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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Overtourism
2023 New Hampshire Leave No Trace Survey is NOW LIVE!
2024 Hotspot Program Match Grant RFP
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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Overtourism
In 2021, the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development announced new visitation records, including a 38% increase over 2019, with 4.3M visitors traveling to the Granite State. Spending by visitors in New Hampshire reached nearly $2 billion — a 65% increase over the previous year. The economic benefits of a strong tourism economy are hard to overstate. But at what point does tourism become “over tourism” — a buzzword that has become prominent in recent years?
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2023 New Hampshire Leave No Trace Survey is NOW LIVE!
Take the short survey and let us know what you think about responsible visitation today in the Granite State.
Calling all land managers! Bring a Leave No Trace Hot Spot activation to your park or protected area in 2024. Proposals are being accepted through February 1, 2024. The selected New Hampshire park or the protected area will be provided with a unique blend of educational programs, training, service projects, and moreover a multi-day onsite activation. Visit New Hampshire is also subsidizing half of the cost of the 5-day activation.
Learn more about the opportunity and how to apply here.
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Did You Know: 3 out of 4 residents
and visitors agree that they would be more supportive of a local New Hampshire business that actively promote responsible recreation to its consumers. The New Hampshire Leave No Trace Proud Partner logo is one way that you can show your organization’s support for responsible visitation and recreation in New Hampshire.
Learn more about the Proud Partner logo here.
In Case You Missed It
2024 New Hampshire Land Manager Summit Registration is NOW OPEN!
Thursday, February 1st at 1pm ET — Join Visit New Hampshire, Leave No Trace, and land managers from across the state to discuss 2023 recreation trends, as well as insights about what lies ahead in 2024. Special guests to be announced soon! Register for the free event here.
GRANITEER Festival is New Hampshire’s New Fall Classic: NH's Outdoor Lifestyle Festival
750 attendees, 75 vendors, and a lot more made the second annual GRANITEER—New Hampshire’s outdoor lifestyle festival—an instant hit.
Learn more about the festival and 2024 dates here!
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