Why did I start this site?


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Because tourism matters.

Tourism is the Lowcountry's biggest industry. Each year thousands of visitors come to the Lowcountry to enjoy its cultural and natural resources. As the Lowcountry's popularity increases, however, there is mounting pressure on these resources.

Sustainable tourism matters even more.

A sustainable tourism industry will help visitors and residents continue to enjoy the benefits of travel in the Lowcountry well into the future. And culinary tourism is a key component of a sustainable tourism industry.

Culinary tourism connects visitors with culture and place.

By eating local foods, visitors can create a meaningful sensory connection to the Lowcountry. By serving local foods, the people of the Lowcountry can share its bounty with travelers from throughout the world -- while protecting the place that is so close to their hearts.

More on how culinary tourism can enhance cultural and natural resources protection efforts in the Lowcountry:

Preserving water quality
Keeping farm land productive
Strengthening local business
Preventing climate change