FUNDING-Appalachian
Regional Commission - Tourism in Appalachia, Trends and Strategies; August 17,
2017
Description
The
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) invites proposals from qualified
researchers and consultants to examine the tourism industry in Appalachia
through in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Specifically,
the research will document, analyze, and map data on industry trends and
activity, with particular focus given to subsectors and issues relevant to the
Region. An extensive literature review should accompany this quantitative
component and may supplement any topic areas unable to be examined with
available data. Using a selection process based in part on this quantitative
analysis and review of pertinent literature, communities that have established,
impactful tourism sectors will be explored in detail as case studies, and the
findings from each of these locations will be used to develop best practices
for other communities seeking to initiate, develop, and strengthen their own
tourism sectors. In addition to the case studies that examine communities as a
whole, individual businesses and attractions will also be explored through a
separate set of case studies, and best practices will be developed with a focus
on providing other enterprises with relatable lessons learned from the
individual experiences of these successful businesses and attractions. After
synthesizing information and findings from each of the preceding sections,
guidance for ARC staff will be developed regarding how to best review, manage,
and evaluate tourism-related projects.
ARC
is a federally funded partnership with the 13 Appalachian states, established
in 1965 to promote economic and community development in the Appalachian
Region. ARC’s Planning and Research Division
conducts research and evaluations regarding key economic, demographic, and
quality-of-life factors that affect current and future economic prospects in
the Appalachian Region.
Closing
Date:
Proposals
are due by 12:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, August 17, 2017.
Link
to Full Announcement
https://www.arc.gov/funding/contracts.asp
Contact
Information
Logan
Thomas
202-884-7766