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Reimagining New York

May 16th, 2008 · No Comments · Destination Marketing

Ever since I saw the reference to I Am Legend and the post-apocalyptic squirrel on grassy logo, I can’t stop seeing Will Smith dancing around as the Fresh Prince. I love that show.
A fun and relatively productive Governor’s Tourism Shindig was the activity of the day. It’s good to “come down from the [...]

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Snowmobile Fees Grease Government

May 13th, 2008 · 3 Comments · News

Back when New York State Snowmobile Registration Fees went up, I noted the mafia-like “tax” people had to pay just to get on their sled. Now it seems the Adirondack Council is questioning the New York State Snowmobile Association’s $5/tag-funded PAC.
Is money earmarked for snowmobile registration, finding its way into the pockets of some [...]

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2008 Top Adirondack Family Campgrounds

May 6th, 2008 · 3 Comments · News

It’s true, camping season is coming quick. Gas prices are up, that’s true, I’ve already gotten my “how will gas impact Memorial Weekend?” call. Add some pre-election bad-economy fear-mongering and you’ve got the perfect reason to enjoy some great New York State camping. ReserveAmerica has just announced their “2008 Top 100 Family [...]

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Loving the Adirondacks this Summer?

April 8th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Destination Marketing

The answer is YES if the State of New York succeeds in its re-branding concept.
Been hearing bits and pieces of what is planned; here’s what I know so far:

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Talking About Love

April 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Destination Marketing

A must-watch interview with Kevin Roberts. You could say that our future in the Empire State ride’s on this man’s ideas.

Link (via Knowledge@Wharton)

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