The Economic Impact of Tourism

A nationally-known tourism expert joins us to talk about the economic impact of the industry on New Hampshire, whether it’s money spent at local establishments, job creation or generating tax revenue. Dr. Peter Tarlow will discuss the challenges and opportunities that communities face, in terms of geography, transportation, quality of life, entertainment and culture and how tourism impacts the economy, both directly and indirectly. And we’ll talk about his recommendations for how the Granite State can better position itself for economic success in tourism. We’ll also talk with the Director of Tourism for the state of New Hampshire about local efforts.

Guests

• Alice DeSouza, Director of the Department of Travel and Tourism Development for the State of New Hampshire
• Dr. Peter Tarlow, Tourism Consultant, Founder and President of Tourism & More and Executive Director of the Texas chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Colorado State University and has consulted for many government agencies, including the FBI, the U.S. Parks Service, and U.S. Customs.