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Youth Sports in NY discussed at June CVB Meeting

Posted: 6/22/2020

Youth sports, indoor dining and more return to the Lake George Area! New York has begun lifting restrictions on certain low-risk youth sports as we enter Phase 3 and look onward to Phase 4. At the Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau monthly meeting on June 18th, we heard...

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Raising awareness about invasive species

Posted: 6/12/2020

Invasive species are plants and animals that are not native to an area. These harmful hitchhikers are often brought in accidentally or innocently. Some of them are not even visible, which underscores the importance of education. If people can identify them, they can prevent their spread. Why is that important?...

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Job Opening at Lake George Village Information Center

Posted: 6/9/2020

It's great work if you can get it!  We're looking for qualified candidates to apply to work at the Lake George Village Information Center this summer. That's right. You could get paid to talk about this beautiful, unique region in the southern Adirondacks.  We expect to open the Information Center on Father's Day...

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Pledge helps businesses show commitment to health and safety

Posted: 6/5/2020

Our destination has created a program to help businesses join together to show their commitment to health and safety. Read the press release below for more information and click on the badge for links to take the pledge if you have a business. The badges were designed to complement the...

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New Short-Rerm Rental and Campground Guidance

Posted: 5/28/2020

Warren County is offering new guidance on short-term rentals as the region continues to meet benchmarks and hopefully moves toward Phase Two in the NY Forward reopening plan. This includes requests of both visitors to these properties and those renting them out. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Gov. Andrew Cuomo also announced...

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CVB May Meeting

Posted: 5/26/2020

First things first, we hoped everyone enjoyed their memorial day weekend. The weather was amazing, businesses are opening up and we are slowly returning to our normal lives. The Lake George Convention & Visitors Bureau can’t thank our veterans enough. Thank you for your ultimate sacrifice and dedication!  Last Thursday, the...

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Warren County/ Lake George region prepares for a safe Memorial Day weekend

Posted: 5/21/2020

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y.  — The Lake George/Warren County region is preparing to welcome visitors this Memorial Day weekend – in a cautious, safe and respectful manner. Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff of the region’s summer tourism season. Because the world has changed, this year it will be accompanied by...

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Memorial Day Weekend Activities

Posted: 5/21/2020

While NY was on pause, nature never skipped a beat. As we are in Phase One of the NY Forward plan, some outdoor activities deemed low risk are authorized such as kayak and boat rentals (both motorized and non-motorized). Though museums aren't open, it's also a great time to have...

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How we can all be masked heroes

Posted: 5/18/2020

Wearing a face covering is one simple step anyone can take to help keep others safe. Because people with COVID-19 could be asymptomatic — displaying no symptoms — it's important that everyone wears a mask to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The face covering is a way to...

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Press Release — Warren County Tourism Businesses Form Commission to Plan Economic Recovery

Posted: 5/11/2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Gina Mintzer, Executive Director, 518-229-3827, gmintzer@lakegeorgechamber.com Amanda Metzger, Marketing Director, 518-668-5755, amanda@lakegeorgechamber.com    Warren County Tourism Businesses Form Commission to Plan Economic Recovery  The Warren County Lodging Association, local Chambers of Commerce and the Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with Warren County Tourism Department and government officials established a...

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