SOME AMAZING FACTS
"What do downtowns have to do with tourism?"
I was speaking at conference recently and afterwards a woman approached me and asked this very question. I couldn't pass up an opening like that and instantly started spouting statistics. Before I knew it, about fifteen people had gathered around and were jotting down notes as fast as possible.
One gentleman noted that the tourism and downtown folks in his city never really talk to each other; everyone does their own thing. Half a dozen other people echoed the same sentiment. Sound familiar?
After I rattled off a few more facts and figures, a member of the impromptu meeting said, "That's amazing stuff. Can you come and tell this to our community?"
It is amazing stuff and it made me realize that, although I certainly understand the power of a great downtown, many professionals don't.
I'm well-known for sound bites, so here are a few you can share:
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