Damascus Tourism Events and Activities Opportunity Review

Abstract

CECE and the Virginia Tech Southwest Center worked together to diversify outdoor tourism offerings in Damascus through new events and festivals. The goal of the project was to boost economic and cultural benefits by building on Damascus’s success with their Appalachian Trail Days festival. Project deliverables included summary and data related to outdoor tourism festivals and events; recommendations on beneficial outdoor enthusiast communities and events; an actionable guide for supporting new festivals and events; and a final comprehensive report.