Stockton to hold free cannabis tourism webinar

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP - A panel of experts from the cannabis industry will be featured at a free online webinar targeting cannabis tourism 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24.

The webinar, titled, Destination Cannabis: Insight for New Jersey Hospitality and Tourism," will discuss the impact of legal recreational cannabis use on resort destinations, and opportunities for New Jersey hospitality and tourism businesses. Special focus will be given to destination marketing and the intersection of cannabis with agritourism and food and beverage tourism.

Amanda Hoover, a reporter for NJ Cannabis Insider, will serve as moderator.

Featured panelists are:

• Rob Mejia: Adjunct faculty in Cannabis Studies at Stockton University and president of Our Community Harvest: A Cannabis Education Company.


• Brian Applegarth: California Cannabis Tourism Association.


• Cintia Morales: Co-founder and Director of Education and Outreach, Higher Ed. Hemp Tours in Austin, Texas.


• David Yusefzadeh: Massachusetts-based chef and food designer and CEO/Founder of Cloud Creamery, a cannabis ice cream company.

The webinar is co-sponsored by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Stockton University, the Stockton Cannabis Studies Certificate program, and the Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce.

To register go to stockton.edu/light or call 609 626-3859.