Eco-Travel Business Model For Success in Tough Times – Agritourism Works in Good Times and Bad

January 6, 2009 · Posted in Eco Conscious Consumer, Eco Friendly Business, Green Business Ideas · Comments Off 

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2008
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Farm owners and local citizens involved in boosting the success of their own local and regional economy and local farms may want to take agritourism very seriously.

Agritourism is a branch of eco-tourism. Interestingly, when done right, it flourishes when funds for travel are up, as well as when funds for travel are very low (explained more below).

It’s obvious why local farms would want to attract world travelers to their farms. Why not allow the revenue that would have gone to a petro-guzzling chain resort instead be offered for a stay in an extra farmhouse bedroom? Why not take some of the otherwise cruise ship tourist trap-destined travel bucks by hosting a regionally branded harvest festival or garden tour for the travelers who harbor nearby and want to come onto land for authentic attractions? Read more

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