Welcome to FestivalNews.info South Carolina Peanut Party Pelion, South Carolina South Carolina’s official snack, the peanut, can be found by the cup, peck, or bushel at the The South Carolina Peanut Party! On August 8-9, 2008, the Pelion Ruritan Club will begin boiling 100 bushels of peanuts for guests. Snack on peanuts while enjoying arts and crafts, a glass fun house, airplane rides and much more! For details call (803) 358-0952 or visit www.scpeanutparty.com. Visit Our Featured Events Our Business is Event News The online edition of EC Publishing festival newspapers presents Featured Events - photos and articles about some of the top events in each state. These events attract visitors from throughout the southeast and USA. Many seek top artisans, crafters, entertainment and vendors; visit the Classifieds for events seeking event professionals. Vendors may also sell supplies and equipment through the Classifieds. Each state has a calendar of events (NC, SC, VA, TN or see drop down) which is duplicated in the state newspaper - this is a free calendar listing - events may enter their information here. To visit the web site of events in each state, go to Links (Events may add their link here). The Newsstand contains current information and news about goings-on in the event/tourism industry. If you have news or something to add, Email here. Also send us a note if you have any comments or suggestions. Sign up for our e-newsletter which helps keep everyone informed about what's happening, coming up and going down. About Us EC Publishing's festival newspapers cover southeast USA festivals, fairs, pow wow, antique shows and other family events in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. The newspapers are tabloid format, full color and published every two months in state editions. Each issue features lively and informative articles on local festivals, fairs and vendors, plus the goings-on in the event/travel/tourism industry. In addition there are regular features like the Old Weather Saying and state trivia which entertain and inform. A colorful centerfold map locates top events and a four month calendar allows planning ahead. We endeavor to always provide helpful, accurate and up-to-date information to event professionals, media and attendees. Our Business is Festival News EC Publishing's festival newspapers cover southeast USA festivals, fairs, pow wow, antique shows and other family events in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky. Each edition features lively and informative articles on local festivals, fairs and vendors, plus the goings-on in the event/travel/tourism industry. The online edition provides a number of featured festivals. Visit the state links using the naviagtion at the top of the page. Sign up for our timely and informative enewsletter - festivalnews.info - it's free! E-Mail: Interest: Select Event Planner Vendor Performer Attendee Media

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During the excavation of the site for the First American Center in Nashville, the fossilized bones of what animal were found? (Answer on the Subscription Page)

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Deadline to Submit Applications for October-November-December 2008 Events - Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Events

The deadline for nominating events to the Southeast Tourism Society (STS) for their Top 20 Events for January, February, March 2009 is July 11th.

Requirements: the event must have an attendance of at least 1,000 and be in its third year of existence plus there is a $10.00 entry fee required per event. Top 20 Events strongly encourages entrants to enhance their nomination by providing supporting material such as photos, posters, brochures, press releases, news clippings and/or volunteer programs. Visit www.escapetothesoutheast.com for more information and applications.

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New website facilitates rapidly expanding interest in Travel & Tourism development and investment globally!

Destinations, investors, developers and operators around the world are increasingly realizing the economic benefits and growth potential of Travel & Tourism globally. The challenge lies in bringing together public and private sector entities looking to attract partners for development with investors, business operators and entrepreneurs seeking new business opportunities.

June 2008 saw the official launch of TourismROI, a website designed to address this challenge. The site www.TourismROI.com is the first centralized source of information for tourism operations, development and investment opportunities worldwide. Based on the principle of massive collaboration, the website organizes and presents the vast amounts of Travel &Tourism information and research online in one easily accessible and useable site.

This website serves as a virtual tourism investment marketplace. It provides current and real-time information about the tourism industry to enable participants to make current and future operating, business and investment decisions. It allows destinations and developers to post investment opportunities; business operators such as hotel companies and brokers to list business opportunities, and entrepreneurs to post their business plan pitch for new projects.

TourismROI also facilitates access to timely industry and investment news and events, plus publications, reports and statistics from local, regional and global Travel&Tourism organizations, private consulting and research firms.

Report by Theodore Koumelis
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North Carolina Division of Tourism Enhances In-State Travel Campaign

RALEIGH, NC (June 25, 2008) The North Carolina Division of Tourism has re-launched its multi-media program to boost in-state visitation in response to rising gas prices and a changing economy. North Carolinians historically represent one third of the state’s visitors with nearly two thirds of total visitors coming from drive markets in a radius reaching the Atlanta and Washington, D.C. metro areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen the state’s tourism industry by reminding North Carolinians of the fuel-saving vacation alternatives that lie within a short drive of their homes,” said Lynn Minges, Executive Director of the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development. “We always work hard to boost in-state travel, but this year we are putting even more effort into local and regional markets. Our research shows that this is a crucial time to reach out and motivate people to travel this summer.”

While also monitoring national research panels, the Division recently conducted a telephone survey of 400 North Carolina residents to further assess prospects for summer travel. Among the findings:
• Overall, nearly half expect to travel the same amount this summer as last year; 36 percent said they will travel less and 15 percent will travel more.
• Among the 36 percent who said they would travel less this summer, more than half cited gas prices as a primary reason.
• Nearly 80 percent of all respondents said the price of gas will have some impact on their summer travel plans and the actions most likely to be taken as a result of higher gas prices include:

o spending less on vacation shopping (69 percent)
o taking fewer vacation trips (61 percent)
o spending less on meals/entertainment (53 percent)
o traveling a shorter distance for vacation than usual (52 percent)

• Nearly two thirds of respondents plan to take an overnight summer trip in North Carolina.

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