Tourism Development Services

Developing tourism and destinations is an investment—not a cost. It is a significant economic development driver regardless of the size of a destination. It is crucial to establishing sustainability by telling the “story” of a place.

In lean times, we believe it's critical to invest creatively rather than cut; one of the most effective ways to grow your local economy is to focus resources on tourism development.

Eastwick Marketing specializes in Experiential Tourism - a sustainable type of tourism that leverages existing assets and transforms visitor experience through participation. It draws people into cultures, communities and environments. Eastwick’s approach is rooted in the belief that experiences are memorable and personal; we develop programs that connect people with a destination through authentic, direct experiences.

Eastwick Marketing has over 25 years in the tourism industry- both group tours and individual travel. With this expertise, we can create and market a visitor experience that drives revenue to local businesses and develops affinity for a destination. We focus on three categories of tourism that result in a meaningful, interactive visitor experience to cultivate a deeper appreciation of a culture, community or activity.

Network Tourism is a holistic destination approach and provides visitors with a diverse range of experiences within a destination. Using existing offerings like museums, restaurants, events and historic sites, Network Tourism provides a “whole destination” experience that allows travelers to savor different adventures and levels of participation.

Nature-based Tourismis built around destinations’ outdoor and environmental amenities. By providing an outdoor experience and personal learning opportunity related to bio-diversity, landscape and wildlife, we foster a greater respect for our natural resources. Visitor experiences can range from birding to kayaking, biking to geochaching. The sky is literally and figuratively… the limit!

Agritourism weaves a tapestry of community combining the stories of local farms, the people behind them and the communities they serve. We include regional historic sites, Main Streets, riverfronts and, of course, restaurants who source locally. This experience tells the “big picture” story of the role of agriculture has played in shaping a region from yesterday to present-day.

Ready to get started transforming your destinations?  Click here to learn about programs and workshops or here to contact us.