A seminar on sustainable tourism is set for 2 p.m., Jan. 31, at the First Presbyterian Church in Highlands, in Coleman Hall.

Alex Naar, director of outreach at the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University will lead the seminar. Sustainable tourism contributes to a balanced and healthy economy by creating jobs and protecting a region’s resources.

Topics will include second-home development (lessons from coastal N.C.), trends and success stories from other communities.

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