Win 1 of 5 Exhilarating Whitewater Adventure Packages

Lake George, N.Y. - The rivers are gathering momentum from melting winter snow and the spring rush is calling thrill seekers to the challenge of an adrenaline-filled rafting ride. So suit up, grab a paddle and launch into an unscripted whitewater adventure!

The Hudson, Moose and Sacandaga Rivers each provide their own unique adventure. The Moose and Upper Hudson River Gorge offer the challenge of Class IV and V whitewater, while the Middle Hudson and Sacandaga offer calmer Class II and III waters. If you are looking for outdoor thrills and adventure - at any level - visit the Lake George Area in New York’s Adirondacks for exceptional whitewater excitement! Read more »

Albany, N.Y. - The Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB) is pleased to announce two wins, including a first place win, from the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) annual awards competition. Winners will be presented with their award at the annual NATJA conference May11-14, 2010 in Reno, Nevada.
NATJA announced that Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau won first place for their destination website, http://www.albany.org/, in the 2009 annual awards competition, in the marketing budget less than $400,000 category.  Read more »

Gloversville, N.Y. - The Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry is hosting a sales seminar titled, “The Buyer-Seller Dance…Are YOU Leading or Following,” presented by Lorraine Ferguson of Sandler Training, on Wednesday, March 24 at 8:00 am at the Chamber Office, 2 North Main Street, Gloversville. The cost of this seminar is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for future members. Read more »

Elmira, N.Y. - With their celebration of the 175th birthday of Mark Twain underway, Elmira is getting noticed. Check out some of the recent coverage they’ve received:

Deals: Elmira, N.Y. (NY Post)

New York Town Touts Mark Twain Connection to Boost Tourism (USA Today)

 Rustic New York Stirred Twain’s Mississippi Memories (CBS News)

For more information about traveling to Elmira, visit the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce at http://www.chemungchamber.org/ 

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125,000 Copies to Be Distributed

Albany, N.Y.  - The 2010 official Albany Visitors Guide, produced by the Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACCVB), “continues to celebrate and articulate the Capital City’s new brand developed in 2009: ALBANY - An Amazing Discovery,” said Michele Vennard, ACCVB president and CEO.  The 2010 Guide will continue to be a glossy, full= color, magazine format with editorial emphasis on those places and events that are “only in Albany” experiences. In addition to the print guide, for the first time, an interactive Online Guide will be introduced. Read more »

Finger Lakes Wine Country, N.Y. - Finger Lakes Wine Country, in partnership with Discovery Anywhere Mobile, proudly announces the launch of the free travel application (app) for mobile devices. The travel app allows users to have information on wineries, attractions, restaurants, accommodations, and events in Finger Lakes Wine Country while also sharing their trip on social media. The app is one of the first in the travel industry to incorporate Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, into the trip sharing process. Read more »

Event to Coincide with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, March 15-28

Hyde Park, N.Y. — “Bon Appetit: Food and Dining in the Hudson Valley,” a conference organized by the Great Estates Consortium, will be held on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Roosevelt Library and Home here.

“Bon Appetit,” which celebrates the rich history of food in the Hudson Valley, has been planned to coincide with Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2010. This fourth annual event will take place between March 15-28, and will showcase this scenic New York State region as a premier culinary destination. Conference attendees are encouraged to dine at fixed prices in nearby restaurants and stay in local hotels offering special Restaurant Week rates. More information is available at http://www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com/. Read more »