From: Trent Margrif <Trent_Margrif@nthp.org> Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:04:21 -0400 Subject: National Trust for Historic Preservation launches Heritage Travel, Inc. Message-ID: <1BB68F6D411C33499A67A9FAA2D889BE327935F1B5@NTEMAIL.nthp.org>
National Trust for Historic Preservation Launches Heritage Travel, Inc., Ne
w Online Community for Heritage Travelers and Historic Destinations
Builds Upon the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Decades of Exper
ience in the Heritage Travel Industry
Washington, DC (October 8, 2008)-The National Trust for Historic Preservati
on<http://www.preservationnation.org/> today announced the creation of Heri
tage Travel, Inc.<http://www.heritagetravelinc.com/>, a comprehensive, onli
ne resource for heritage travelers and historic destinations. Heritage Tra
vel, a new, for-profit subsidiary, will launch its new website in early 200
9. The site will provide extensive visibility for historic destinations, en
able consumers to find and share heritage-rich experiences and provide a pr
ofessional forum where historic destinations can network and share best pra
ctices.
Heritage Travel will provide global exposure for thousands of participating
destinations via an interactive, web-based platform reaching millions of h
eritage travelers. The site will offer Web 2.0 opportunities in social medi
a, RSS feeds, blogs and podcasts; and has a substantial annual advertising
budget with backing from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Heri
tage Travel is recruiting qualified destinations throughout the United Stat
es to participate in its fee-based program. Heritage destinations must mee
t standards in the areas of preservation, presentation and promotion to ens
ure a positive and authentic experience for visitors. Destinations will inc
lude: cities and towns; downtowns and neighborhoods; historic sites, museum
s and experiences; bed & breakfasts; heritage events such as historic re-en
actments, music festivals, ethnic celebrations, cultural events, etc. Herit
age Travel is offering discounts on annual participation fees for destinati
ons joining before December 31, 2008. (Contact 202-588-6200, 877-588-5511,
Heritage_Travel@nthp.org<mailto:Heritage_Travel@nthp.org> or visit www.her
itagetravelinc.com<file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/MBILLING/Local%20S
ettings/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLKFF/www.heritagetravelinc.com>).
The market trends for heritage and cultural travel are strongly positive.
The Travel Industry Association estimated the combined market for heritage
and cultural tourism in the United States at 118 million travelers. More r
ecently, PhoCusWright in 2006 estimated the market for heritage travel alon
e at approximately $70 billion per year domestically, with 80 million trave
lers.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a non-profit membership org
anization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places
that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history
-and the important moments of everyday life-took place, the National Trust
for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, s
park economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With he
adquarters in Washington, DC, 9 regional and field offices, 29 historic sit
es, and partner organizations in all 50 states, the National Trust for Hist
oric Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to
a national network of people, organizations and local communities committe
d to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping t
he future of America's stories. For more information, visit www.Preservatio
nNation.org<file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/MBILLING/Local%20Settings
/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/OLKFF/www.PreservationNation.org>.
Heritage Travel Inc., is a new, online community showcasing the broad range
of heritage destinations, sites, venues and events that define our collect
ive past and enrich our lives. Heritage Travel provides a one-stop travel
planning resource for heritage and cultural travelers; an online community
where people can find and share heritage-rich experiences and a professiona
l forum where destinations can network and share best practices. Heritage
Travel is a new, for-profit subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic P
reservation. Launching in early 2009, Heritage Travel is recruiting qualif
ied destinations now for participation in this fee-based program. For more
information, contact: 202-588-6200, 877-588-5511, information, contact: 202-588-6200, 877-588-5511, Heritage_Travel@nthp.or
g<mailto:Heritage_Travel@nthp.org> or visit www.heritagetravelinc.com<file:
///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/MBILLING/Local%20Settings/Temporary%20Inte
rnet%20Files/OLKFF/www.heritagetravelinc.com>.
Trent Margrif | Director, Wisconsin Field Office
National Trust for Historic Preservation
516 Algoma Blvd. #312 Oshkosh WI 54901
Phone: 920.233.0995 | Email: Trent_Margrif@nthp.org<mailto:<mailto:Trent_Margrif@nt
hp.org> | www.PreservationNation.org
Are you a National Trust member? Have you visited our historic sites, stay
ed in one of our historic hotels or taken one of our study tours? Learn mo
re at www.PreservationNation.org.
<http://www.preservationnation.org/>