Oconee’s Plan for A Sustainable Tourism Ecomony

Charlotte-based tourism consultant, Berkeley Young, who has 30 years of experience and familiarity with Oconee County, presented his plan, “A Sustainable Tourism Economy for Oconee County’s Future”. He suggested that, like Abingdon, Virginia, Tupelo, Mississippi, and Panama City, Florida, Oconee can enhance its tourism with minimal effort…

Young offered strategies for the county government and local businesses catering to tourism to implement without major changes. His presentation was attended by a large group of Oconee residents.