Sep.
22
2023
New York State, Oneida County Set Unprecedented Tourism Records in 2022, Boosting Local Economies
Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul released the Economic Impact of Visitors 2022 Report completed by Tourism Economics. New York State welcomed a record 291.5 million visitors in 2022, the largest number of visitors in New York State’s history, generating more than $78.6 billion in direct spending and $123 billion in total economic impact. These figures… Read more
Aug.
18
2023
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor awarded $750,000 grant to support preservation in the Mohawk Valley
The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has received a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service to support economic development through the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities in the Mohawk Valley. “I am so proud to deliver funding to the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor after my advocacy and support for… Read more
Jul.
21
2023
Oneida Indian Nation Announces Details of $370 Million Evolution; Largest Expansion in Resort History
Two-Year Expansion Project Includes New Conference Center, New Hotel and More
Jul.
3
2023
Utica Zoo Opens New North American River Otter Exhibit
The Utica Zoo has two new residents, Briar and Lily! They are part of the zoo’s newest addition, the Otterly Awesome North American River Otter exhibit. At the end of 2022, the Utica Zoo began the renovations on the former Sea Lion habitat to transform it into the new exhibit. In total, the cost of… Read more
Jun.
29
2023
Oneida County Tourism announces Sarah Foster Calero as new president
The Oneida County Tourism Board of Directors announces the appointment of Sarah Foster Calero as the next President of The Convention and Visitors Bureau for Oneida County, Inc. dba Oneida County Tourism. The appointment is a promotion for Foster Calero, a New Hartford resident. Over her 12 years at Oneida County Tourism (OCT), she has… Read more
May.
17
2023
Alive Downtown! Including The Stanley Theatre To Receive State Funding
In a remarkable statewide effort, downtown historic theatres, including Utica’s Stanley Theatre, are set to receive $5 million in funding allocated in the recently passed state budget. “As a group of 13 historic theatres throughout upstate New York, it goes widely unnoticed and underrecognized that we have combined budgets of more than $100 million, attract… Read more
May.
16
2023
Kelly Blazosky Departs Oneida County Tourism
Search for New President Started
May.
9
2023
Oneida County Tourism Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week
In Oneida County, the travel industry is a significant economic engine driving $2.7 billion in annual visitor spending.
May.
8
2023
Good Housekeeping Magazine Features The Cove at Sylvan Beach
Among the Best 12 Places to Visit This Summer
Mar.
20
2023
