New York, NY - With the winter holidays on the horizon, New York State (http://www.iloveny.com/) is preparing for a season full of merriment and holiday spirit featuring festive events and value-added hotel packages across its 11 vacation regions. Here are some of the winter activities and deals travelers can expect this season. Read more »
I LOVE NY Is Most Followed State Tourism Site On Twitter
New York, NY - After just two weeks since its official launch, New York State (www.iloveny.com) has reached its goal of becoming the most followed state tourism page on Twitter with nearly 9,000 followers. After an initial launch that attracted 500 followers, the Empire State received a major spike after pairing with a famous New York native, actor Peter Facinelli, who tweeted about New York to his 1 million plus followers in between shooting for Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie, and filming for the next installment of the blockbuster Twilight Saga: New Moon.
New York, NY - First, actor Peter Facinelli expressed his love for his home state of New York and helped the Empire State’s tourism promotion agency (www.iloveny.com) launch its new Twitter handle @I_LOVE_NY. Now, starting Friday, October 23, Peter will provide his Twitter followers with details to meet the star in his hometown. The Grand Prize sweepstakes winner and their guest will receive round trip tickets to NY, NY via JetBlue, luxurious hotel accommodations for two nights at The Sherry Netherland (www.sherrynetherland.com), two tickets to the set of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie for a meet-and-greet with Facinelli, ground transportation, and an I LOVE NEW YORK and EscapeMaker.com gift basket.
New York, NY - One of Hollywood’s hottest stars expresses his love for his home state of New York and helps the Empire State’s tourism promotion agency (http://www.iloveny.com/) launch its new Twitter handle @I_LOVE_NY. Actor Peter Facinelli tweets about New York starting today, October 16, in between shooting for Showtime’s hit series Nurse Jackie, and filming for the next installment of the blockbuster Twilight Saga: New Moon.
Facinelli shares why he “loves New York” to his 1 million+ plus followers on his own Twitter handle @peterfacinelli. His tweets are also displayed on his official web site, http://www.peter-facinelli.com/. Read more »
Just past peak conditions throughout Adirondacks; visit fallgetaways.iloveny.com
ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the fifth 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program has released its fifth 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant peak colors are expected to arrive in the Catskills region and parts of the Central-Leatherstocking region this weekend, according to field observers for Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program. Travelers to the Adirondacks will find a mixture of peak and past peak conditions with plenty of stunning fall hues remaining. Please note that high winds forecasted for parts of the state may have an adverse effect on the foliage, with greater than usual leaf droppage. Read more »
Go to fallgetaways. iloveny.com for the latest color reports and money-saving travel offers
ATTENTION EDITORS, NEWS DIRECTORS AND METEOROLOGISTS:
This is the third 2009 FALL COLOR REPORT for New York State. Reports are obtained from field observers and reflect expected color conditions for the coming weekend. FALL COLOR REPORTS are issued every Wednesday afternoon.
Albany, NY - Empire State Development’s I LOVE NEW YORK program today released its third 2009 Fall Color Report for New York State. Brilliant, near-peak foliage will make its first appearance in New York State this weekend in parts of the Adirondacks, while rapidly changing colors in the Catskills will bring most of the region to around the midpoint of change, according to I LOVE NEW YORK field observers. Read more »
Fall Foliage is one of 400 Reasons to Hit the Road in New York State This Fall
For more on deals, discounts and free things to do around the state visit www.iloveny.com/fall
Albany, NY – Fall is one of New York State’s busiest travel seasons, drawing tens of thousands of travelers to the state’s roadways and waterways, small towns, scenic vistas, country fairs and harvest festivals. It all takes place before the backdrop of spectacularly colorful autumn foliage. That means it’s time for the dedicated team of I LOVE NEW YORK foliage observers … or “Leaf Peepers” … to swing into action, scouring New York’s countryside to gather information for Empire State Development’s Division of Tourism weekly fall foliage reports.
Get Up-to-Date Fall Foliage Color Reports Online
New York’s weekly I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage color reports begin Wednesday, September 9, and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first week in November. Each Wednesday afternoon throughout the season, reports are updated online to provide the latest information on foliage color conditions in each region of the state. Read more »
