South Jersey public hearing targets heritage tourism efforts

Shannon K. Burke By Shannon K. Burke South Jersey Newspapers
on November 08, 2007 at 8:00 PM, updated November 08, 2007 at 8:16 PM

SALEM -- The New Jersey Heritage Tourism Task Force will host a public hearing to improve local and state heritage tourism efforts on Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Salem Visitors' Center, 1 New Market St.

The goal of the task force is to improve New Jersey's performance in the regional and national heritage tourism market. Specifically, the task force is interested in learning how to improve and promote heritage tourism efforts in order to create a comprehensive heritage tourism master plan for New Jersey.

The task force invites heritage tourism partners to participate in the master plan by testifying before the task force committee. Attendees will be given five minutes and are asked to submit five written copies of their testimony.

"Tourism plays a significant role in New Jersey's economy," said State Senator Stephen M. Sweeney (Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem). "With our incredible history and heritage, this is an excellent opportunity to highlight and promote everything New Jersey has to offer."