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Understanding marketing
If you can determine what people
want, and then let them know you have that, you have a basic understanding
of marketing. According to Fermata, Inc., research, the five things
that nature-based tourists want are:
-To be outdoors
-To experience the signs, smells and sounds of nature
-To see something new
-To learn new skills
-To escape the ordinary demands of life
Making sure to position the community and region in these terms will
help assure that potential visitors are attracted to the site and
motivated to travel to North Dakota. A number of web sites illustrate
these elements.

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"Instead of being known for nothing, North Dakota can be known for nature."
Melanie Thornberg
Walhalla Chamber of Commerce
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