Tourism Development Plans
South Carolina has enormous potential to grow its existing tourism base thanks to its diverse geography, temperate climate and wealth of attractions – both natural and man-made. Our state is renowned for its world-class golf destinations, Blue Ridge Mountains, 200 miles of pristine shoreline, spectacular state parks, national historic sites, cultural heritage, sports tourism and top-notch entertainment.
In order to maximize the state’s potential for tourism growth, SCPRT has contracted with Tourism Development International (TDI) to create a series of Product Development Area (PDA) plans. Drilling down the findings of the South Carolina Tourism Action Plan, the PDA plans identify potential tourism products based on current and emerging visitor trends, input from local tourism industry members, and established best-practices in the tourism industry. When completed, these plans will provide a comprehensive framework for tourism growth statewide, including both long-term and short-term goals for tourism product development.
Product Development Area Plans
· The Upstate -- Now available!
(Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg)
Contact: Amy Blinson
· Central Core -- Now available!
(Calhoun, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda, Sumter)
Contact: Amy Blinson
· Scenic Savannah River Region -- Now available!
(Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick)
Contact: George Estes
· Pee Dee (Fall 2009) -- Now available!
(Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg)
Contact: George Estes
· Catawba -- Now available!
(Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Union, York)
Contact: Amy Blinson
· Waccamaw -- Now available!
(Georgetown, Horry)
Contact: George Estes
· Charleston -- Now available!
(Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester)
Contact: Amy Blinson
· Lowcountry -- Now available!
(Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper)
Contact: George Estes