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New York's Hudson Valley Tourism Business Grows

Hudson Valley, N.Y. (July 16, 2013) - Hudson Valley Tourism, Inc. reports a continued boom in tourism, making the region one of the hottest in New York State. According to a recent study commissioned by the New York State Department of Economic Development, over 81,000 people were employed in tourism jobs in the 10-county Hudson Valley region at the beginning of 2013, and spending by tourists totaled over $4.75 billion the previous year.

 

Mary Kay Vrba, president of Hudson Valley Tourism, Inc., commented, “The growth of tourism is very beneficial to our local economies, with the Hudson Valley realizing over $318 million in local taxes benefiting small towns as well as larger cities. Our organization has been promoting tourism for over 25 years, helping the region increase jobs and revenue.”

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National Geographic Traveler has named the Hudson Valley as one of the must-see twenty places in the world to visit this year. Lonely Planet ranked Hudson Valley number two in its top ten travel destinations.  Designated as a National Heritage area, the Valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture and a burgeoning food, wine and farmer’s market scene.  Tourism officials have capitalized on these designations in advertising, press releases, articles, and web promotions. Record numbers of tourists are expected to visit the Hudson Valley throughout 2013.

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Additional information can be obtained from the Hudson Valley Tourism web site at www.travelhudsonvalley.com. Hudson Valley Tourism, Inc. is the 10-county region designated by I LOVE NEW YORK to promote tourism for the area. Counties include Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester. Regional information can be obtained from any of the county tourism offices, or by calling 845-615-3860.

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