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Rochester, N.Y., May 21, 2018—The George Eastman Museum has announced the appointment of Jared Case to curator of film exhibitions. Case will be responsible for curating the screenings in the museum’s Dryden Theatre, assisting with moving image-related exhibitions, and facilitating film program collaborations with community partners. Jurij Meden, who held the position for the past four years, has accepted a position as the Head of Film Programming at the Austrian Film Museum in Vienna.

Poughkeepsie, NY– Dutchess Tourism, Inc. (DTI) celebrated National Travel Rally Day with the announcement of the winners of the 2018 Dutchess Tourism Awards of Distinction, Tuesday, May 8^th in front of a sold-out crowd at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum. Three finalists in each of seven categories were highlighted at a special, locally-sourced breakfast catered by Simply Gourmet that included premier products from Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Hudson Valley Fresh, Bank Square Coffeehouse, and Taconic Distillery, among other outstanding providers. Central Hudson was the event’s Platinum Sponsor.

Starting Saturday, June 16 at 4:00 PM

New York, NY — Shady Ladies Tours will launch The Women’s History Tour of Greenwich Village, a walking tour of the downtown New York neighborhood, on Saturday, June 16 at 4:00 PM. The 2-hour tour examines Greenwich Village’s links to the history of women’s drive for greater autonomy in America, including their demands for suffrage and birth control. On this fun and informative tour, Professor Andrew Lear, founder of Shady Ladies Tours, takes tour-goers on an exploration of this little-known side of the Village.

New York, NY - The thirteenth Annual New York By Rail Penn Station Travel Show rolls into Penn…

Finger Lakes leading in innovation, creation of tourism product for visitors

Pittsford, N.Y. - National Travel and Tourism Week kicks off May 6-12, 2018 celebrating the value of travel and its impact on the economy, local businesses, and personal well-being. This year's theme, "Travel Then and Now," focuses on the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. Travel Community - a $2.4 trillion-dollar industry in the United States.  …

Discover Albany’s Partner Taste of Troy Food Tours Expands into Downtown Albany

Albany, NY – This May, Discover Albany’s partner Taste of Troy Food Tours is increasing downtown Albany’s tourism programs for visitors with the launch of the Historic Downtown Albany Food Tour.

Amy Koren-Roth founded Taste of Troy Food Tours in Troy in 2016 and decided to expand the company to Albany in 2017. Discover Albany has worked with Amy Koren-Roth to develop this new, weekly Albany-focused tour to increase tourism offerings for visitors. Aligning with Discover Albany’s “Tastes and Traditions” initiative, the new guided walking tour combines Albany’s rich history with the city’s recent exciting culinary accomplishments.

I LOVE NEW YORK, New York State's Iconic Tourism Campaign, Earns Gold REGGIE award for Mobile Tour, Gold Distinction at Shorty Awards and Bronze Adrian Award for Feature Article Placement

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that its Division of Tourism was recognized by various industry associations for excellence in experiential marketing, digital initiatives and public relations. I LOVE NEW YORK received a gold REGGIE at the 35^th annual awards celebrating achievements in marketing. The Division of Tourism also received gold distinction at the tenth annual Shorty Awards, and a bronze Adrian Award from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.

Lake Placid, Adirondacks, USA — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) announces its new Adirondacks, USA Ambassador Program and is looking for individuals who want to share their Adirondack experiences on social media. The goal of the program is to promote and inspire travel in Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties through social media. Ambassadors will be asked to post captivating and authentic content, encouraging travelers to visit the Adirondacks.

Explore ways to get involved during the 2018 Season; Options available for every interest and time availability

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership and Olana State Historic Site are looking to fill a wide variety of positions with dedicated volunteers.  Olana has opportunities for every interest and time availability.  As a volunteer you’ll have the unique experience of representing one of the Hudson Valley’s most iconic historic sites, serving over 170,000 visitors annually.  People interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend a Volunteer Open House at the Olana Visitor’s Center on April 6^th or April 21^st, from 11am-1pm.

Lake Placid, NY - James McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), applauds Governor Cuomo and the state legislature for an on-time New York state budget that is highly favorable to the Adirondacks and North Country.

“The 2019 budget brings fantastic news for our region, thanks to the governor and our region’s legislative delegation,” said McKenna. “Their ongoing commitment to funding programs and infrastructure that will spur economic growth through tourism is a great benefit to the North Country.”…