Resources

Explore the webinars, workshops, toolkits, and educational resources developed through UPLIFT’s three-year initiative to support tourism, collaboration, and community development across participating communities.

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A video storytelling initiative producing 138 promotional videos, now available as long-term marketing assets for rural destinations.
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A regenerative tourism initiative engaging 37 sites, businesses, and destinations across the region.
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A storytelling program that helped tourism partners develop visitor narratives and destination stories.
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A marketing education series providing practical strategies, tools, and training for tourism partners. Learn more.

Smithsonian Institution and the NC Association of Festivals & Events tackled priority topics for festival and event organizers.
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Communities explored new possibilities for placemaking, revitalization, and economic development.
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Themed FAM tours showcasing culture, heritage, and local experiences. Learn more.

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A cohort-based program providing tourism entrepreneurs & organizations with training, mentorship, and business development tools.
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A four-season podcast series featuring tourism leaders, experts, and community stories from across the region.
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Over 100 participants mapped out their ideas and next steps for new tourism or recreation experience.
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Watch this series if you’d like to start an agritourism venture, grow your existing operations, or hear about innovative ideas.
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Regional asset mapping was done throughout the five regions. Additionally, a Kerr-Tar Regional Tourism Plan was developed.
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A sustainability initiative providing tourism businesses and destinations with training, tools, and ongoing access to BeSMART resources.
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A wildlife tourism webinar series exploring ethical experiences, conservation, and responsible visitor engagement.
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A partnership with Smithsonian Folklife Magazine that highlighted North Carolina's cultural tourism stories and leaders.
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72 themed itineraries that connect tourism experiences, businesses, and attractions across the regions.
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Resources

A video storytelling initiative producing 138 promotional videos, now available as long-term marketing assets for rural destinations. Learn more.

A regenerative tourism initiative engaging 37 sites, businesses, and destinations across the region. Learn more!

A storytelling program that helped tourism partners develop visitor narratives and destination stories. Learn more.

A marketing education series providing practical strategies, tools, and training for tourism partners. Learn more.

Smithsonian Institution and the NC Association of Festivals & Events tackled priority topics for festival and event organizers. Learn more.

Communities explored new possibilities for placemaking, revitalization, and economic development. Learn More

Themed FAM tours showcasing culture, heritage, and local experiences. Learn more.

A cohort-based program providing tourism entrepreneurs & organizations with training, mentorship, and business development tools. Learn more.

A four-season podcast series featuring tourism leaders, experts, and community stories from across the region. Listen here.

Over 100 participants mapped out their ideas and next steps for new tourism or recreation experience. Learn more.

Watch this series if you’d like to start an agritourism venture, grow your existing operations, or hear about innovative ideas. Learn more.

Regional asset mapping was done throughout the five regions. Additionally, a Kerr-Tar Regional Tourism Plan was developed. Learn More

A sustainability initiative providing tourism businesses and destinations with training, tools, and ongoing access to BeSMART resources. Learn more.

A wildlife tourism webinar series exploring ethical experiences, conservation, and responsible visitor engagement. Learn more.

A partnership with Smithsonian Folklife Magazine that highlighted North Carolina's cultural tourism stories and leaders. Learn more.

72 themed itineraries that connect tourism experiences, businesses, and attractions across the regions. Learn more.

View our collection of webinars and explore all of our grants and loans resources. Learn more.

Providing support, training, tools, and resources for destination leaders. Learn more