Under the monthly chamber of commerce report to the city commission, executive director Anita Groves reported that the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce has utilized $3,000 in funding received from the Tourist Development Council (TDC) to enter into a two-year agreement with Heritage Travel.Heritage Travel is a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The company is at the beginning stage of developing a web-based community for heritage travel enthusiasts who share a passion for culture and history and are looking for ways to connect and share with likeminded travelers.
Groves reported that the Heritage Travel website would put the City of Apalachicola on a new national marketing stage that will promote our unique area and cultural experiences. She also reported that the Heritage travel market is a 70 billion dollar a year business.
The website is scheduled to launch this spring, in order to see progress on the site go to www.heritagetravelinc.com.
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