9:30 - 10:20 a.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024
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Tourism as a Catalyst for Community Engagement
Throughout American history, tourists have hit the road in search of happiness and self-fulfillment. Given this individualistic heritage, how can tourism serve as a catalyst for civic engagement? Often thought of as an individual pastime, tourism also connects people to something larger than themselves. Monuments on the National Mall connect tourists to the stories and symbols of American history. Civil Rights pilgrimages remind travelers of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s quest for the beloved community. National Parks and state conservation areas model stewardship of natural resources. A catalyst for civic engagement, tourism also evokes lively debates about the tension between individual rights and communal responsibilities. Who gets to control the land? Who gets to tell the stories? How can tourism foster a sense of shared commitment while making room for personal freedoms?
Panel Host: Amanda Stadler Q&A Moderator: Dr. Albert Barreda
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