Visit Haywood / Haywood County Tourism Development Authority

Buyer seeks to develop a consolidated, modern website that reflects their new brand identity and supports strategic tourism goals. The project involves merging two existing websites into one cohesive platform serving both consumer and stakeholder audiences. Buyer requires a user-centered, mobile-first design with features like an event calendar, partner portal, and trail directory. The site must promote responsible tourism and provide exceptional experiences for visitors and stakeholders.

• 5/28/2025 - RFP Published
• 6/11/2025 - Vendor Questions Due
• 6/25/2025 - Responses to Questions Published
• 7/23/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/28/2025 - Marketing Committee Interviews Finalists
• 9/24/2025 - Recommendation to Board of Directors
• 10/1/2025 - Contract Start Date

• Merge VisitHaywood.com and HaywoodTDA.com into one cohesive platform
• Create responsive, mobile-first design reflecting new Visit Haywood brand
• Develop robust event calendar with submission and review capabilities
• Implement open-source CMS (WordPress/Drupal) with staff training
• Build SEO-optimized site with schema markup and fast load speeds
• Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
• Conduct discovery phase to inform site strategy and architecture
• Preserve existing SEO value and backlinks from current domains
• Create interactive trail directory with filtering options
• Integrate with analytics, CRM, and email marketing tools