TDA Stakeholder Meeting

The Tourism Development Authority for the Town of Franklin will host a series of tourism stakeholder meetings for organizations that participate in the town’s tourism economy.

The purpose of these meetings is to inform tourism stakeholders about the TDA’s marketing plans while giving those businesses and nonprofits an opportunity to provide feedback on the town’s tourism efforts.

“To truly tell Franklin’s story and successfully market our hometown to potential visitors around the nation and the world, we need a collaborative effort,” said Connie Gruberman, TDA chairwoman. “These first meetings will introduce the TDA’s plans to those who depend on our tourism economy, while gaining important feedback. It will be a true partnership.”

Owners or decision-makers for the corresponding tourism-related business segments are strongly encouraged to attend.

These meetings will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, 98 Hyatt Rd., in its upstairs classroom beginning Friday, August 9. All the meetings will be at 7:30 a.m.

Aug. 9 – Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfast, AirBNB/VRBO, Glamping sites

Aug. 16 – Retailers, outfitters, outdoor guides/tourism service providers

Aug. 23 – Restaurants/breweries/bars/event venues

Aug 30 – Gem Mines, and Museums

Sept. 13 – Agritourism: Farmsteads, vineyards, orchards, etc. open to the public

Sept. 20 – Voluntourism: nonprofits, churches,

Sept. 27 – realtors and others helping visitors relocate to Franklin

The Franklin Tourism Development Authority is the legislatively mandated entity responsible for overseeing how room occupancy tax dollars are spent to drive travel and tourism to the Town of Franklin, North Carolina. The Tourism Development Authority board consists of nine citizen members who work to advance Franklin’s reputation as a beautiful small mountain town that is authentic, welcoming and affordable.