Are you passionate about preserving our local outdoor resources while enhancing the sustainability of your business operations? If so, we invite you to join the Outdoor NC movement! 

We are happy to announce that the Elizabethtown-White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Outdoor NC and is participating in the Outdoor NC Trail Town Stewardship Designation Program. This program recognizes communities across North Carolina for their diverse trail experiences and their commitment to actively promoting accessible outdoors, responsible visitation, and sustainable tourism.

We recognize that our journey towards destination stewardship requires a collective effort, and we value the pivotal role that local tourism businesses like yours play in our success. Studies show that 90% of travelers actively seek sustainable options when planning their trips, underscoring the importance of aligning your business practices with sustainable principles. As the face of our tourism industry, you directly engage with visitors, making your participation crucial in our mission.

We invite you to learn more about Outdoor NC, join the Outdoor NC movement, and explore sustainable tourism operations.

Join the Outdoor NC movement {https://outdoornc.com/join-the-movement/)

•    Encourage your visitors to join the Outdoor NC movement by visiting the link below and entering the sweepstakes.

•    Share the Join the Outdoor NC movement link in your booking confirmation emails.

•    Promote the sweepstakes and join the Outdoor NC movement link on your social media, on printed collateral, including guest or customer fliers or brochures.

Become an Outdoor NC Alliance Partner {https://partners.visitnc.com/outdoor-nc}

We are also attaching a Global Trends Report for sustainable tourism and a Sustainable Business Resource Guide with a curated list of good practices and a comprehensive list of resources to help you ramp up your sustainability initiatives. Be sure to look for webinars and training sessions shortly.

Thank you for your commitment to stewarding this great state of ours. Together, we can make a meaningful impact on our community and natural environment.

Warm regards,

Terri Dennison, Committee Chair
Tourism Promotion Committee
Elizabethtown - White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce