The Office of Tourism and Recreation Development provides assistance and information in the following areas:
Business and financial planning
State incentives and tax credits
Permit requirements
Infrastructure needs
Site location and evaluation
Rural & Heritage tourism development
Cultural and historical interpretation
Outdoor recreation planning
Conceptual design for parks
Recreation Grants
Marketing
Resident demographic information
Visitor data and trends
Coordination with other service providers and partners, including
· U.S. Department of Agriculture
· S.C. Department of Agriculture
· S.C. Department of Commerce
· S.C. Department of Transportation
· S.C. Department of Natural Resources
· S.C. Arts Commission
· State Forestry Commission
· Archives and History
· State Museum
· University of South Carolina
· Clemson University
· S.C. Technical College System
· Council of Governments