Introduction:
This charter establishes a general framework of organization for cooperation between private sector tourism interests and multiple Federal and State agencies in the southeastern United States. The parties defined herein propose to work together in support of the resolution passed by the Southeast Tourism Society at the September 6, 2002 Federal-State Tourism Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, to establish a Southeast Tourism Policy Council (STPC). The parties further propose to coordinate and support the development and implementation of a strategy that encourages travel and tourism by serving as a forum for travel and tourism related issues of public policy and opinion in the Southeast United States.
The charter recognizes that the vitality of tourism in the southeast states is dependent upon providing opportunities to develop and enhance the management of travel and tourism activities in balance with sustainable management practices that keep the environment in a sound state, and prevent the exploitation, destruction, or neglect of the natural, historical, and cultural resources, and the national patrimony of the southeast.
In order to assure equity in representation, the STPC shall be structured in such manner that no party will have more than one representative on the governing board and no party will have more than one vote in policy and governance issues considered by the council.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southeast Tourism Policy Council to provide leadership that insures broad representation of tourism interests in the southeast, encourage partnerships between public and private sectors of tourism and advocate for sustainable economic growth in an environmentally responsible way.
Vision Statement
By 2008, the Southeast Tourism Policy Council will lead the travel and tourism industry in identifying and analyzing travel and tourism issues and serve as a forum to affect public policy and legislation for the sustainability growth industry in the southeast.
STPC Philosophy
It is the philosophy of the STPC that the tourism industry in the southeast has a responsibility to be an advocate for the future of treasured public lands by acting as a spokesman on issues of sustainable tourism in the region. Further, the STPC believes that partnerships should be forged that recognize conserving and sustaining our valuable natural, cultural, and historic resources can coexist with supporting the economic vitality of tourism interests and communities that serve visitors.
Goals and Objectives
In order to achieve the STPC mission its members embrace and encourage tourism goals that:
enrich the visitor experience by providing opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of the southeast
optimize understanding of the contributions of tourism to the quality of life and intercultural appreciation of the southeast's natural and human resources, history and ethnicity
support the economic viability of tourism interests and communities
conserve and otherwise protect the natural, cultural and historic resources that are the cornerstone for travel and tourism
promote the integrity and authenticity of tourism related sites and activities and showing respect for the values of the people of the southeast
Goals
Generally stated, the goals of the STPC shall be:
· Sustainable Use - Because tourism is the cleanest and perhaps most sustainable industry in the world, it makes economic sense to explore ways in which federal and state agencies can work together with the tourism industry to create sustainable environments that foster sustainable industry.
· Resource Conservation - Natural, historic, cultural, and recreation resources administered by federal and state agencies must adhere to commonly accepted conservation and management practices if the integrity and use of resources is to be sustained and of continuing value to the community and the public.
It will be increasingly important to conserve, and, where appropriate restore, the natural, cultural, historical, and recreation resources that serve as the basis for travel and tourism.
Economic Development/Diversification - Tourism is an essential economic diversification tool. It is not the total answer to prosperity planning and development, nor to economic improvement for most communities. Federal and state agencies can help the private sector provide necessary and profitable services inside and outside site boundaries. This government commitment must be made, furthered by a commitment to have local vendors and providers under government contracts perform on a competitive basis for tourism services. Provide skill and expertise in developing strategic plans and visions. The private sector can assist public lands/communities in the proper development, use, and enjoyment of those treasures thereby infusing local economies with those dollars.
Quality of Life Enhancement and Personal Growth - Enrichment of surroundings grows from personal learning, appreciation, and commitment to provide best management practices and decisions on lands inside and outside federal and state site boundaries. The quality of life near or adjacent to federal or state administered properties should come from an appreciation for their value and a desire to sustain them for the future as something of inestimable worth to society.It is also important that whatever approaches are taken to increase the health and viability of tourism, that the STPC respect the needs and values of the constituents it purports to serve.
Enhancement of Visitor Experiences - By advancing public awareness of travel and tourism opportunities and improving the quality and value of service to the public, visitors to the southeast states will have quality life enriching experiences in order to maximize tourism revenue.
This charter establishes a general framework of organization for cooperation between private sector tourism interests and multiple Federal and State agencies in the southeastern United States. The parties defined herein propose to work together in support of the resolution passed by the Southeast Tourism Society at the September 6, 2002 Federal-State Tourism Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, to establish a Southeast Tourism Policy Council (STPC). The parties further propose to coordinate and support the development and implementation of a strategy that encourages travel and tourism by serving as a forum for travel and tourism related issues of public policy and opinion in the Southeast United States.
The charter recognizes that the vitality of tourism in the southeast states is dependent upon providing opportunities to develop and enhance the management of travel and tourism activities in balance with sustainable management practices that keep the environment in a sound state, and prevent the exploitation, destruction, or neglect of the natural, historical, and cultural resources, and the national patrimony of the southeast.
In order to assure equity in representation, the STPC shall be structured in such manner that no party will have more than one representative on the governing board and no party will have more than one vote in policy and governance issues considered by the council.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southeast Tourism Policy Council to provide leadership that insures broad representation of tourism interests in the southeast, encourage partnerships between public and private sectors of tourism and advocate for sustainable economic growth in an environmentally responsible way.
Vision Statement
By 2008, the Southeast Tourism Policy Council will lead the travel and tourism industry in identifying and analyzing travel and tourism issues and serve as a forum to affect public policy and legislation for the sustainability growth industry in the southeast.
STPC Philosophy
It is the philosophy of the STPC that the tourism industry in the southeast has a responsibility to be an advocate for the future of treasured public lands by acting as a spokesman on issues of sustainable tourism in the region. Further, the STPC believes that partnerships should be forged that recognize conserving and sustaining our valuable natural, cultural, and historic resources can coexist with supporting the economic vitality of tourism interests and communities that serve visitors.
Goals and Objectives
In order to achieve the STPC mission its members embrace and encourage tourism goals that:
enrich the visitor experience by providing opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of the southeast
optimize understanding of the contributions of tourism to the quality of life and intercultural appreciation of the southeast's natural and human resources, history and ethnicity
support the economic viability of tourism interests and communities
conserve and otherwise protect the natural, cultural and historic resources that are the cornerstone for travel and tourism
promote the integrity and authenticity of tourism related sites and activities and showing respect for the values of the people of the southeast
Goals
Generally stated, the goals of the STPC shall be:
· Sustainable Use - Because tourism is the cleanest and perhaps most sustainable industry in the world, it makes economic sense to explore ways in which federal and state agencies can work together with the tourism industry to create sustainable environments that foster sustainable industry.
· Resource Conservation - Natural, historic, cultural, and recreation resources administered by federal and state agencies must adhere to commonly accepted conservation and management practices if the integrity and use of resources is to be sustained and of continuing value to the community and the public.
It will be increasingly important to conserve, and, where appropriate restore, the natural, cultural, historical, and recreation resources that serve as the basis for travel and tourism.
Economic Development/Diversification - Tourism is an essential economic diversification tool. It is not the total answer to prosperity planning and development, nor to economic improvement for most communities. Federal and state agencies can help the private sector provide necessary and profitable services inside and outside site boundaries. This government commitment must be made, furthered by a commitment to have local vendors and providers under government contracts perform on a competitive basis for tourism services. Provide skill and expertise in developing strategic plans and visions. The private sector can assist public lands/communities in the proper development, use, and enjoyment of those treasures thereby infusing local economies with those dollars.
Quality of Life Enhancement and Personal Growth - Enrichment of surroundings grows from personal learning, appreciation, and commitment to provide best management practices and decisions on lands inside and outside federal and state site boundaries. The quality of life near or adjacent to federal or state administered properties should come from an appreciation for their value and a desire to sustain them for the future as something of inestimable worth to society.It is also important that whatever approaches are taken to increase the health and viability of tourism, that the STPC respect the needs and values of the constituents it purports to serve.
Enhancement of Visitor Experiences - By advancing public awareness of travel and tourism opportunities and improving the quality and value of service to the public, visitors to the southeast states will have quality life enriching experiences in order to maximize tourism revenue.
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