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Dutchess County Tourism (DCT) was
established in 1984. The officially designated destination
marketing organization for Dutchess County, it brings
tourism dollars to area businesses by marketing and
promoting the assets of Dutchess County to the nation
and the world.
Program areas
are:
- External
Marketing: Advertising, national and international trade shows,
publications, familiarization tours and direct mail;
- Promotions/Publicity:
Public relations, regional promotions and travel writers;
- Retention/Expansion:
Hospitality training, tourist information centers and advocacy
programs;
- Publications:
Travel Guide, Scenic & Historic Drive Tours, Bike
Tours and Calendar of Events.
- Product
Development, Winery Programs, Great Estates and Waterfront;
- Major Events:
Tourism Conference, Travel Writers’ Conferences, Holiday
of Lights Reception, National Tourism Week.
DCT is New
York State’s Division of Tourism’s “I Love New
York” matching funds partner and a partner in Hudson Valley
Tourism, Inc. in their regional marketing programs.
DCT
is a division of the Dutchess County Economic Development
Corporation. Programs provided by this agency are partially
funded by moneys received from the County of Dutchess. |
