ForeSite Consulting, LLC

Responsive, Flexible & Strategic Destination Tourism Consultants

ForeSite Consulting, LLC

Cultural Heritage Tourism Destination Consultants

Destination Strategic Planning, Sustainable Tourism Development, Destination Marketing Strategies & Tourism Assessments

Responsive > Flexible > Strategic

ForeSite Consulting provides Cultural Heritage Destination Tourism Planning, Development, and Strategic Marketing Services including:

Destination Strategic Planning & Sustainable Tourism Development Planning –  Guide your community or heritage area through the strategic destination planning process, facilitate the conceptualization of the local tourism partners’ and stakeholders’ vision; help define tourism goals and provide strategies and recommendations to achieve those goals.

Cultural Heritage Tourism Assessment with Recommendations – Perform a preliminary tourism assessment of current/potential tourism assets and make recommendations for enhancing existing and developing new tourism destinations.

Destination Tourism Marketing Strategies – Develop effective Marketing Strategies aimed at Getting the RIGHT Information to the RIGHT People at the RIGHT Time.

Website Design & Development for Travel Destinations  – Visionary web design and development of mobile responsive websites, WordPress and HTML 5 websites, and custom web applications. Other services include web hosting, SEO, Digital Marketing, and domain registration services.

What Clients Say . . .

Rutherford County TN Convention & Visitors Bureau logo

“I highly recommend Foresite Consulting, LLC and Rita Robinette for any Convention and Visitors Bureau that is seeking to conduct a cultural and heritage tourism assessment for their destination. Rita Robinette is a true professional that will go above and beyond to ensure a successful project. Our CVB team has utilized the information and research provided by Foresite Consulting to enhance our tourism efforts and increase the economic impact in the cultural and heritage tourism segment of business in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The expertise and professionalism provided by Rita Robinette have earned her an excellent and well-deserved reputation.”

Barbara Wolke, Senior Vice President
Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
Murfreesboro, TN

Letcher County Kentucky Tourism logo

“Rita’s meticulous method of compiling and analyzing data will greatly benefit our county as we look to her recommendations for making Letcher County a tourism destination.”

Ina (Missy) Matthews, Chairman
Letcher County Tourism and Convention Commission

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization logo

“Rita Robinette is a problem solver. You present a situation to her and she will resolve it. Our organization is very complex and she was able to accomplish our goals. She can grasp a concept you want to accomplish and research it, implement it and finish it quickly. She is a professional and follows through on every project in a timely fashion. I would recommend her highly to any organization.”  

Gloria D. Rocchio, President
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization
The Blue Ridge Farm Direct Market Association logo

“Over the years she has been instrumental in helping two of our organizations. The Blue Ridge Farm Direct Market Assn., made up of 25 local apple growers <ncapples.com> that provide public rack cards (10,000 printed yearly) and online information about their apples, apple products and locations. The most recent addition is a mobile responsive website that allows customers (mobile phones and devices) to search for specific apple related items that will send them to a specific grower and their location on a map.  Rita has also helped our associations write grants that have generated thousands of dollars. These grants have helped us market our organizations through rack cards, websites and other market projects… “

Marvin A. Owings, Jr., Director
Henderson County Cooperative Extension

Hargrove International Tourism Consultants logo

“Rita Robinette offers thoughtful consultation specific to our company’s needs, providing consistent value for quality products and deliverables. Her commitment to staying on schedule and budget is refreshing. Her follow-up is admirable, and she readily provides assistance on request. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Foresite Consulting as we grow our business brands …”

Cheryl Hargrove, President
Hargrove International

More Accolades

Take a Virtual Tour of Our National Parks

With many of us working from home these days there is considerable time gained by not having to commute.  Take that precious time to take a virtual trip to experience our National Parks from anywhere and at any time.

Visit the National Park Foundation site to find an online tour of our National Parks via virtual tour, video and interactive video, live webcam, and 3D models.  Below are a few videos to get you started, including a tour of the Crater Lake National Park with Dierks Bentley and park ranger, Charlie in a 360-degree video and a live ocean web cam in the Anacapa Ocean in the Channel Islands National Park powered by Explore.org.

 

Celebrate National Tourism Week: Explore Your Local World

Many of us have been home-bound for weeks due to COVID-19 and are hungry for a change of scenery.  Next week, May 3-9, is National Travel and Tourism Week and a great time to get into the Spirit of Travel by taking a short Staycation.

Although many parks and local trails are temporarily closed, you can still explore your neighborhood or local community by taking a daily walk to enjoy all the May flowers.  Plan on taking a different route each day during your Staycation.

For those willing to venture out by car, taking a leisurely drive close to home is a way to explore the world around you and see something new.   Every state in our Nation has one or more distinct and diverse routes designated as America’s Byways and All-American Roads. Chances are there is a scenic route or road less traveled near you that you never took the time to explore.  Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy Spring and celebrate the #Spirit of Travel.

America’s Byways

America’s Most Scenic Road Trips

The Most Scenic Drive in Every State

The Most Scenic Spot in Every State Gallery

65 Scenic Drives in America You Don’t Want to Miss

Travel & Tourism Impact Statistics by State

According to the U.S. Travel Association, Travel and Tourism are essential to the U. S Economy with a direct impact of $1.1 trillion in travel spending.  Travel generates $171 billion in tax revenue and 8.9 million jobs with payrolls of $268 billion.  Based on 2018 figures, the total impact of Travel and Tourism nationwide generated $2.5 trillion in economic output and 15.7 million American jobs.  Tourism is the 7th largest employer of all industries in the United States with one in ten U.S. non-farm jobs are supported by travel.

To review Travel and Tourism Impact data by state, visit https://www.ustravel.org/economic-impact#. You can select any state on the Economic Impact Map to view and download individual state reports showing Travel spending, tax receipts, and employment.

View Larger View of Tourism Spending Map

Source:  U.S. Travel Association

 

Trip to San Francisco & the Northern CA Coast

Pigeon Point Lighthouse on California Coast

In October 2012, we journeyed to San Francisco and the Northern California Coast, including Monterrey, Santa Cruz, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the Big Sur. This area has a bounty of historic sites, parks and scenic places.  We saw sunshine every day the entire week, with mild days and cool evenings. Here’s the travel itinerary: Day 1 – Saturday […]

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