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11th Annual Virginia Green Travel Conference
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Let’s Go!
Come spend a Day-In-The-Woods with us to learn more about the importance of outdoor recreation and sustainable tourism. And yes, we will be going for a HIKE!
Agenda
April 17, 2024
8 – 9am
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibiting
9am
Welcome + State of Virginia Green Travel
The History of Virginia State Parks & Pocahontas State Park
Sustainability Projects in Virginia State Parks
10:30-11:30am
Break-out sessions: Education
– Sustainable Tourism in Hospitality Education Programs
– Environmental Studies Projects that support Outdoor Recreation
11:30-12:30pm
Interpretive hike, carpool, bus tours of Pocahontas State Park
12:30-1:30pm
LUNCH & Exhibits
1:30-2:30pm
Discussion Panel Importance of Outdoor Tourism
– Virginia Tourism Corporation
– The Virginia Outdoors Plan
3-4:15pm
Featured Speakers
– The Honorable Travis Voyles, the Virginia Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources
– KEYNOTE: Jessica Bowser, Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast
4:30-5:45pm
Reception & the Virginia Green Travel Star Awards
Hosted by Rita McClenny, President & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation
Adjourn
Keynote Speaker
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Jessica Bowser
Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast
Former fourth-grade teacher and conservation advocate.
Jessica launched Virginia Outdoor Adventures because she wanted to provide a platform for Virginians of all backgrounds to tell their stories, to share their connection to the outdoors, and to build a local community where the outdoors are for everyone. She also wanted to tell these stories through a conservation lens to encourage others to be stewards of the outdoors. Jessica is passionate about featuring outdoor recreation and travel opportunities close to home, while also supporting local businesses, tourism, and economic development. Jessica is an avid hiker, cyclist, climber, backpacker, kayaker, photographer, and birder and has earned the Virginia State Parks “Master Hiker” designation.
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The Honorable Travis Voyles
Virginia Secretary of Natural & Historic Resources
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Matt Wells
Director of the Virginia Dept of Conservation & Recreation
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Rita McClenny
President & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation
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Jack Berry
President of Richmond Region Tourism & Chair of Virginia Green Travel Association
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Stacey Shiflett
AdImpact Marketing
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Nancy Heltman
Chief of Visitor Services, Virginia State Parks
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Tom Griffin
Exec Director, Virginia Green Travel Alliance
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Christina Trapani
Owner, EcoManiac Company
The 2024 Virginia Green Travel Awards will also be a part of the conference experience!
Featuring Virginia’s “Greenest Tourism Businesses-of-the-Year!
Hosted by RITA MCCLENNY, President & CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation!
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Thank You Conference Sponsors!
Interested in Becoming a Conference Sponsor or Exhibitor?
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