Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative
Quarterly Connections Webinar | December 6, 2023 @ 1pm MST
We invite you to join the Colorado Plateau Dark Sky Cooperative's Quarterly Connections Webinar for presentations and discussion on the economic opportunity of astrotourism. In this session, we will focus on the research behind the exceptional profitability of astro-tourism in gateway communities that can support a competitive and sustainable rural economy. Included will be examples of local astrotourism development projects and benefits when connecting local to statewide/regional tourism opportunities.
The Opportunity: Astrotourism
Wednesday, December 6th, 1-2 pm (MST)
PRESENTERS:
- Rich Csenge, Founder & President, and Eric Sims, Secretary, StellarVista Observatory
- Elizabeth Woolsey, Coordinator, Park to Park in the Dark and Business Owner, Stargazer Inn & Bristlecone General Store
- Hilary Sager, Destination Stewardship Manager, Travel Oregon
- Dr. David Mitchell, Professor, Department of Economics, Missouri State University
More info:
QUARTERLY CONNECTIONS WEBPAGE
Jordan Smith, Ph.D. - jordan.smith@usu.edu
Lisa Stoner - lisa.stoner@usu.edu