New Smyrna Beach Area Resident Course
Welcome to the New Smyrna Beach Area! Known for small-town charm with big- city flavors that focus on local freshness and sustainability, on Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast. Our natural attractions are the 17 miles of white sandy beaches and North America’s most diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon, which is home to more than 4,000 species of birds, dolphins, manatees, turtles and more. Go beyond these natural attractions to find a nationally recognized arts scene, beloved area hotels, and historical ruins that will take you back in time to Old Florida days.
Whether you’re interested in relaxing on the beach or discovering a new passion, the New Smyrna Beach Area is the perfect combination of laid-back luxury. We cannot wait for you to experience the New Smyrna Beach Area for yourself!
About the Program
Get ready to learn local area knowledge about the importance of tourism in our community that will help you enjoy the New Smyrna Beach Area that we get to call home!
You can expect to learn the ‘“must-knows” of this laid-back town, including:
- A general area overview
- How you can assist with preserving and protecting our area through sustainable tourism
- The importance of promoting our destination both domestically and internationally
When finished with this course, you will have first-hand knowledge about why tourism plays such an important role in our communities by:
- Inspiring a vibrant coastal community that celebrates our diverse local experiences, businesses, and unique charm
- Building responsible tourism to elevate our economic vitality and our quality of life
- Marketing our destination in its authentic style while continuing to protect our assets through sustainable tourism
This course is made up of 4 comprehensive lessons with 5-7 questions per lesson. The lessons are listed below:
- Lesson 1: Area Overview
- Lesson 2: Economic Impact of Tourism
- Lesson 3: Resident Benefits
- Lesson 4: Opportunities to support sustainability and advocacy
Quizzes:
- New Smyrna Beach Area Insiders Status is acquired by answering a minimum of 80% of quiz questions correctly. You may retake the quizzes as many times as necessary to achieve 80%.
- You can save at any point and return to finish the course at a later time.
- This course will continue to grow with more modules so check back to keep up to date on all your New Smyrna Beach Area Insider Knowledge.
- Enroll now to become a New Smyrna Beach Insider!
New Smyrna Beach Area Resident Course
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General OverviewWelcome to the New Smyrna Beach Area! Our waterside community, located on the East Coast of Central Florida, offers an authentic beach-town vibe and thriving collections of arts, history, shopping, accommodations, delicious dining, extraordinary outdoor experiences, and many more opportunities to explore.
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Economic Impact of Tourism in Southeast Volusia
The New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau (NSBAVB) identifies and highlights what makes the area special and different from all other sun and beach destinations. The sales, marketing, and media relations team of the NSBAVB works to deliver meaningful messaging to the public to inspire them to choose this area and Volusia County as a whole, as their travel destination.
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Quiz 2 - Economic Impact of Tourism in Southeast Volusia
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Resident Benefits
Are you wondering how tourism benefits the residents of the New Smyrna Beach Area? Not only does tourism drive visitation to our slice of paradise but it also provides economic, employment, and infrastructure benefits in the five communities the NSBAVB oversees.
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Quiz 3 - Resident Benefits
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Opportunities to support sustainability and advocacy
Sustainable tourism, one that establishes a suitable balance between the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, plays an important role in conserving biodiversity. It attempts to minimize its impact on the environment and local culture so that it will be available for future generations while contributing to generating income, employment, and the conservation of local ecosystems.
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Quiz 4 - Opportunities to Support Sustainability and Advocacy
