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Travis Stanley
- Nov 30, 2022
- 6 min
Twin River Outfitters (Buchanan, VA). Review
As per the 2-5 year strategic plan, this was the second organization that the president of ASTC worked with temporarily. The time period...
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Travis Stanley
- Apr 5, 2022
- 5 min
1st Quarter Report. 2022. Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration
ASTC becomes stronger when stakeholders better understand the atmospheric and economic development potential of tourism, particularly...
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Travis Stanley
- Mar 25, 2022
- 5 min
Ten Optimistic Things to Consider with Southern West Virginia and Tourism
Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration considers Southern West Virginia to be divided into two regions: Hatfield-McCoy Mountains. ...
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Travis Stanley
- Mar 23, 2022
- 5 min
Ten Critical Things to Consider with Southern West Virginia and Tourism
Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration, considers Southern West Virginia to be divided into two regions: Hatfield-McCoy Mountains. ...
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Travis Stanley
- Mar 13, 2022
- 5 min
10 Things for Labor to Consider with Tourism jobs and careers in Coal County
1. Nepotism Back in the day (75 years ago) Appalachia was much more family (Aunts/Uncles/Cousins) orientated and resembled a...
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Travis Stanley
- Feb 26, 2022
- 12 min
The Wayne County Area of West Virginia. A Brief Primer on the Nature Based Tourism Potential
Overview The Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration has a 112 county general area that we promote. We are exited to present the...
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Travis Stanley
- Feb 9, 2022
- 4 min
10 Recommendations for Tourism Entrepreneurs in Coal Country
The first 3 are the foundation. 1. It’s about Hospitality. If you are getting into tourism because of the allure of loans and grants,...
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Travis Stanley
- Jan 7, 2022
- 7 min
State Capitals Should Consider Spearheading the Creation of Tourism Packages
This blog is the result of writing several other blogs and pondering over the ways to bring in tourists from around the world to our...
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Travis Stanley
- Jan 3, 2022
- 6 min
4th Quarterly Report. 2021. Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration, LLC
ASTC 4th Quarter Report. 2021 Even though ASTC is an LLC, we are not in competition with others. Our legal structure does not require...
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Travis Stanley
- Dec 11, 2021
- 7 min
A glimpse into tourism economical succession in our 5 state service area: KY, NC, TN, VA, WV
Before reading please get acquainted with our general 112 county 5 state service area. Our service area was chosen for several reasons....
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Travis Stanley
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
Clinch Life Outfitters, Inc (St. Paul, VA) Review
Name Clinch Life Outfitters, Inc About Established in 2016, Clich Life Outfitter, Inc serves as the leader in the outdoor recreation...
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Travis Stanley
- Sep 29, 2021
- 7 min
3rd Quarterly Report. 2021. Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration, LLC
ASTC 3rd Quarter Report. 2021 Even though ASTC is an LLC, we are not in competition with others. Our legal structure does not require...
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Travis Stanley
- Sep 15, 2021
- 4 min
Rangers to help bridge the gap between Rural Towns and Federal Public Domain Lands
As stated numerous times a big market failure that ASTC is focused upon is the large disconnect between small towns and federal public...
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Travis Stanley
- Sep 2, 2021
- 10 min
Primer on Obtaining a Special Use Permit with the United States Forest Service for Commercial Use
Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration Primer on obtaining a special use permit with the United States Forest Service for...
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Travis Stanley
- Aug 25, 2021
- 3 min
Community College to Improve Outdoor Tourism Services in Coal Country
Making the case for the Adventure Tourism Outdoor Recreation (ATOR) Program at Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC). SWCC is...
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Travis Stanley
- Aug 25, 2021
- 5 min
Bridging the Gap between Travel Agents and Tourists in Coal Country.
After months of working on trying to find the strengths and weaknesses in our 5 state area, ASTC would like to discuss our biggest issue...
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Travis Stanley
- Aug 22, 2021
- 2 min
5 year strategic plan for ASTC
In January of 2021 ASTC first began. Since then a lot of research and outreach has happened. A single member LLC, 3 websites were...
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Travis Stanley
- Jul 1, 2021
- 11 min
2nd Quarterly Report. 2021. Appalachia Sustainable Tourism Collaboration, LLC
Even though ASTC is an LLC, we are not in competition with others. Our legal structure does not require us to be transparent with...
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Travis Stanley
- Apr 22, 2021
- 9 min
Trail Coordinators Needed for the Influx of Trail Construction in Appalachia.
Opportunity Hundreds of miles of recreational trails (hiking, mountain biking, horseback, and motorized) will be created in just a few...
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