The Hudson Valley time machine is waiting for you to enter. Meet George Washington, relive the Titanic disaster at one of the Great Estates, and dine in New York’s oldest tavern. History repeats itself countless times a day through our costumed interpreters, fascinating re-enactments, and festive events. It’s Heritage Weekend throughout New York State on [...]

Tom McQuade, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), today announced the election of Mary Kay Vrba as an Ex-offico member of the Dutchess County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, and also announced her promotion to Executive Director of Dutchess County Tourism (DCT), effective immediately. She has [...]

Ulster County Executive Mike Hein is proud to announce that Ulster County Tourism, in conjunction with Ulster County Development Corporation and with funding from Ulster Savings Bank is presenting a series of workshops on marketing for tourism and hospitality businesses.  The workshop series, entitled Lunch and Learn: Marketing Tips for Tourism Businesses, will run consecutive [...]

ULSTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE MIKE HEIN, GRAMMY WINNER LEVON HELM UNVEIL TOURISM VIDEOS Video promotes pace of life, recreation in Ulster County Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announced the release of the county’s third tourism video, which will be used to promote Ulster County’s pace of life and wonderful amenities. The video shows off, through the [...]

Regional I Love New York group rolls out new technology Hudson Valley Tourism, Inc. has developed a mobile phone app for visitors and residents to connect them with the information they need on destinations, hotels, restaurants, events, and more. The app is easily accessible for all Internet ready smartphones such as iPhones and iPod Touch, [...]

ULSTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE MIKE HEIN AND CITY OF KINGSTON MAYOR SHAYNE GALLO ANNOUNCE PLANS TO CONSOLIDATE TOURISM EFFORTS Shared services plan will save taxpayers money and create enhanced tourism promotion. Ulster County Executive Mike Hein, Kingston Mayor Shayne Gallo, tourism and economic development professionals, as well as Kingston business owners gathered at the Heritage Area [...]