Statistics show that US$90 billion plus is spent annually by minorities on travel with a high percent of those dollars being spent on heritage tourism. In addition, statistics show that heritage tourism travelers tend to extend their vacations for the purpose of enjoying heritage sites and trails and the chance to experience a connection with the local culture.

According to Karen Little, director of the Heritage Tourism Division of TPOC, “The projected growth rate of heritage tourism is 4.5 percent annually, which effects local communities, state economies, and impacts global cultural awareness that cannot be done by the Internet."

TPOC is offering travel suppliers interested in benefiting from this growing market and those interested in being a part of this global impact, an opportunity to display their products at this “one of a kind” conference and trade show and an opportunity to learn more about the heritage traveler.

For more information, visit www.tpoc.org or call (303) 343-0342.