County of Passaic

The buyer seeks to update its Heritage Tourism Master Plan to reflect changes since 2013. Consultants will analyze the county's historic and cultural assets, research tourism trends and impacts, and develop new strategies to boost visitation. The project aims to provide a roadmap for growing Passaic County's tourism economy over the next five years. Recommendations will cover marketing, infrastructure, partnerships, and programming to position the county as a premier heritage tourism destination.

• 9/19/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience with at least two similar public funded projects in the past five years
• At least one project approved by a State Historic Preservation Office or similar authority

• Review and update the County's current Heritage Tourism Master Plan from 2013
• Identify marketing strategies for local engagement and increasing visitation
• Provide market research on tourism benefits to Passaic County
• Develop recommendations for further tourism initiatives
• Provide a management tool to guide future tourism programs
• Reevaluate transportation infrastructure and mobility strategies
• Reevaluate the County's Wayfinding program and provide recommendations
• Improve regular communications between stakeholders to encourage partnerships
• Research target markets for cultural heritage tourism impacts
• Identify trends impacting tourism within the County