Film And Sports Tourism To Be The Topic At AAED’s Southern Economic Development Regional Symposium

(TUCSON, Ariz. – Feb. 26, 2019)  “Leveling the Playing Field: Film and Sports Tourism” will be the topic at the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s (AAED) Southern Economic Development Regional Symposium.

It will be held March 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pima Community College, Room A-109, 401 N. Bonita Ave. in Tucson.

With film and sports tourism rapidly growing in popularity in southern

Arizona, the focus on the symposium will be on how multiple sports and recreation opportunities, local governments and tourism destination marketing organizations are making a concerted effort to advance both of these sectors in order to bolster their economic impact on the region.

The cost of the symposium is $75 for AAED members and $100 for non-members if registered by noon on March 20.  Late registration is $125.  To register, visit aaed.com/events/march27.  For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com.   Vegetarian meals must be requested in advance.

AAED, founded in 1974, has a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy, and collaboration.