Roadmap for Tourism and Craft

摘要

Tourism and craft are established and significant industries in the U.S. and arount the world. They are key demonstrations of creative economies. the potential of these two sustainable industries to drive overall economic growth is substantial, especially in Appalachia. Although other businesses, such as manufacturing, mining and other extractive industries, may have once provided the economic engines for the region, tourism and craft present the best direction for the future. No other industries offer such flexibility for growth in all levels of employment, from entry level to professional to part-time, post retirement.