At the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, where the suburban sprawl of the Capital District yields to dense pine forests and lakes, the question of regional identity is not merely academic — it is economic destiny. For decades, community leaders in Warren and Washington counties have grappled with an enduring existential puzzle: Are they the northernmost suburb of the … [Read more...] about Between Two Worlds: Navigating Growth, Preservation, and Identity in Upstate New York
Tourism & Travel
Beyond “Cheap”: The Importance of Amplifying Our Region’s Strengths, Warren County EDC Annual Luncheon
Attending the Warren County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Annual Luncheon on September 30th was a powerful reminder of not only how rapidly our regional economy is evolving, but also how strong it already is. EDC President & CEO Jim Siplon opened the afternoon by framing our region's distinct geographic and economic identity: This community is unlike any … [Read more...] about Beyond “Cheap”: The Importance of Amplifying Our Region’s Strengths, Warren County EDC Annual Luncheon
Tourism News & Trends April 2023
In tourism news this week, there is less talk about pandemic recovery but "Sustainable Tourism" is still a hot topic. The news also shows strong ties between politics and tourism, mainly regarding funding and legislation, but also in how visitors perceive your region. Scroll down to see more about these and other topics in recent Tourism News & Trends for April … [Read more...] about Tourism News & Trends April 2023
International Tourism News Roundup February 2, 2023
A drop in the number of articles about the pandemic is hopefully a sign its effect on tourism is truly easing up. We now see tough competition amongst regions to capture the "revenge tourism" market. There is also concern that travelers don't have much to spend. Those in the industry and supporting agencies are looking to their governments and private investment for marketing, … [Read more...] about International Tourism News Roundup February 2, 2023
International Tourism News Round-Up January 5, 2023
International tourism news in the first week of 2023 showed some continuing global trends like the use of government COVID relief funding to bail out and build up regional tourism and the debate about the effect of tourism on regions that were previously less accessible, like Antarctica. Newer trends include raising tourism taxes for "quality vs. quantity of tourists" and newer … [Read more...] about International Tourism News Round-Up January 5, 2023
