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New Social Media Campaign: What will you discover?

Posted: 4/1/2020

Want to improve your mood, strengthen bones and muscles and improve your balance and coordination? That could be as simple as taking a walk. According to the Mayo Clinic those are just a few of the health benefits of regular brisk walking. They also list prevention — or management — of conditions...

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8 Steps to Take When Your Business Goes Virtual

Posted: 3/31/2020

New York State is On Pause for at least the next two weeks, but that doesn’t mean your business should be stagnant. Thanks to technology, many businesses that are not deemed “essential” have been able to operate remotely. If your business must close, there are many ways you can communicate with...

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CVB March Meeting

Posted: 3/30/2020

Today at 10am, the Lake George Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted their first monthly meeting via Zoom, the online video communications platform. The Lake George Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with the Chamber of Commerce, were happy to host this platform to be able to provide the local hospitality industry...

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CVB Meeting Goes Virtual

Posted: 3/26/2020

After postponing last week's CVB meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CVB will host its next meeting on Monday, March 30th. For the first time, the CVB meeting will go virtual, via the video conference platform ZOOM. Through ZOOM, all participants can call in using their webcam or phone....

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A Message to Second Home Owners and Short-Term Rentals

Posted: 3/25/2020

By Parker HamblinCVB Marketing/ Community Coordinator We understand that some people will travel to their summer homes in the Lake George Area to get away from high-density areas that are exposed to many cases of COVID-19. If you are already here — or plan to travel here — there are some...

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Social Distancing on the Weekend

Posted: 3/20/2020

By Parker HamblinCVB Marketing/ Community Coordinator Over the past week we’ve watched the situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) develop at a rapid rate. In New York State we saw mandated restrictions on gatherings last week of 500 or more. This week the White House Coronavirus Task Force came issued  guidance that no...

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Sports Events Postponed/ Cancelled

Posted: 3/19/2020

By Parker HamblinCVB Marketing/ Community Coordinator As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many sporting events in The Lake George Area booked through the Lake George Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau have been impacted by either cancellations or postponments. We are  diligently reaching out to the event rights holders and managers to rebook these...

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#TastyTakeout Photo Contest

Posted: 3/19/2020

Our restaurants and bars as well as many other businesses are hurting right now. It's times like these we truly see how connected our economy and community is. Let's see how we can help each other with some social distance dining! 👊 📷Introducing our Takeout Social Media Photo Contest!📷 Here's how you can participate: ✔️ Share...

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COVID-19 Resources & Update

Posted: 3/13/2020

For the most up to date resources and information, please click HERE. We are closely monitoring news of COVID-19, a new strain of the coronavirus that originated in China and is spreading across the globe. These times of uncertainty are when a sense of community is needed the most. We need to...

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NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championship

Posted: 3/11/2020

UPDATE 3/12/2020 — This event has officially been postponed. We will provide more information when it becomes available.  Below is a post from before the event was postponed. The NYSPHSAA Boys Basketball Championship was originally scheduled to be hosted at the Cool Insuring Arena in downtown Glens Falls on Friday, March...

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