The Texas Cooperative Extension presents

Promoting Nature Tourism at Light Speed

March 2, 2007 - Cibolo Nature Center - Boerne, Texas

Harness the Internet to Boost Nature Event Profits!

Nature tourism leaders from across the state will converge on the Texas Hill Country town of Boerne on March 2, 2007 to sharpen their expertise related to web-based marketing techniques. Organized by the the Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE) in partnership with Digett, the seminar, entitled "Promoting Nature Tourism at Light Speed", features programs by web and tourism industry professionals and a workshop on nature event management led by the TCE.

Miles Phillips, State Nature and Ecotourism Specialist for TCE, describes the seminar as a rare opportunity for tourism professionals to quickly come up to speed on the newest and most effective techniques for promoting nature tourism.

"The web has changed a lot about the way we reach tourists," says Phillips. "We have put together an overview of some of the most leading-edge internet practices. Attendees will go home with knowledge they'll want to use to immediately improve their return on their marketing investments."

Attendees will also be treated to a tour and moderated case study of the seminar's venue — and one of the Hill Country's most popular nature tourism attractions — the Cibolo Nature Center. Featuring four distinct ecosystems, the center was established in 1990, and serves as an icon for Hill Country conservation efforts. Brand new conference facilities were completed last year, and are situated amidst a beautiful natural woodland setting.

The cost for the seminar is just $35, and registration is available online at www.digett.com/nature-seminar-07. Early registrants will receive a free copy of "Everyone's Nature - Accessible Outdoor Facilities and Programs Using Universal Design", which retails for $19.95.

• What: "Promoting Nature at Light Speed" - Organized by the Texas Cooperative Extension in partnership with Digett
• Who Should Attend: CVB and chamber directors and staff, event planners, nature tourism operators, marketing professionals
• When: March 2, 2007, from 9:15am to 4:15pm
• Where: Cibolo Nature Center (Boerne, TX)
• Cost: $35 per attendee (seating limited to 84 attendees)

For more information on this seminar, visit www.digett.com/nature-seminar-07.

Register Early and Win a Free Book!

Be one of the first to register for "Promoting Nature Tourism at Light Speed" and receive a free copy of "Everyone's Nature - Accessible Outdoor Facilities and Programs Using Universal Design".  The book normally retails for $19.95.  Supplies are limited, so please register early.

Everyone's Nature is an essential guide for maximizing visitor accessibility and enjoyment through universal design at all outdoor recreation facilities and programs. Park managers, designers, interpreters, educators and maintenance supervisors will appreciate the straightforward information. Reproducible checklists found throughout the book help those involved in outdoor recreation access their program and facility with integrity and confidence.

Donate a Door Prize

Want some valuable and affordable promotion?  Donate a door prize valued at $100 or more and be included as a seminar sponsor.  Door prize sponsorship perks include preferential seating at the seminar with special table signage, inclusion and links in all web-based seminar correspondence, and your link, logo and a blurb on the event registration web site.

To donate, simply send us an email at nature@digett.com.

Boerne Area Hoteliers Offer Seminar Lodging Incentives

Want to turn your visit to Boerne into an enjoyable weekend?  Ye Kendall Inn is offering special incentives exclusively for seminar attendees.  Stay Thursday night for $99. Receive 20% off on Friday and Saturday nights. Ask for the Cibolo nature tourism group special rate. 

Ye Kendall Inn, established in 1859 as the stagecoach stop in this sleepy Hill Country town, is a pristine registered state and national historic landmark offering 34 Guest Rooms, suites and cabins.  Enjoy fine dining in the adjoining Limestone Grille.

Other lodging specials will be made available on our web site, at http://digett.com/nature-seminar-07.