Adirondack Tourism

The Lake Placid-based Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism has released the results of its third annual tourism impact survey.

New tourism reports indicate that visitation and spending in the Adirondack region have increased over the past year.

It’s been a rainy summer in much of the region. But in Northern New York and the Adirondacks, tourism officials say it hasn’t dampened visitor enthusiasm for traveling to the region.

The Forest Preserve Coalition is praising lawmakers for restoring a dedicated funding line to the Environmental Protection Fund’s State Land Stewardship for the Adirondacks and Catskills.

The Adirondack Mountain Club has released a midseason report showing a “modest rebound” in the number of hikers on the four peaks with the most coverage by stewards.

The Town of North Elba and village of Lake Placid recently held a joint public meeting to allow residents and local officials to get an update on a Destination Management Plan being developed for the region.

Tourist destinations like the Adirondacks are hoping higher gas prices and inflation won’t depress the pandemic comeback.

Town of Keene Supervisor Joe Pete Wilson spoke this week with WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley about critical partnerships with the state and other agencies.

Paul Smith’s College in the Adirondacks is partnering with the New York State Tourism Industry Association to create a new master’s program.

Regional economic, tourism and political leaders are calling on New York state to reopen what they call a critical economic and tourism resource.