Orange County, NY

09/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/20/2024 14:11

Orange County Tourism in the spotlight

Goshen - Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus is proud to share that Orange County Tourism received two honors at the recent 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards in Saratoga Springs.

Orange County Top Destinations Video and Digital Marketing Campaign- Created by Focus Media on behalf of Orange County Tourism
- Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Digital Marketing Campaign
- Budget $500,000 or more

2023 Orange County Tourism Travel Guide
- Created by Focus Media on behalf of Orange County Tourism
- Excellence in Tourism Marketing Campaigns, Projects & Programs: Printed Materials
- Budget $500,000 or more

"Tourism is vital to Orange County's and New York State's economies, and Orange County a proud contributor and a terrific tourism destination," said Neuhaus. "I am grateful to Commissioner Dana and the Tourism staff for their excellent promotion of our community. The Tourism Department plays a key role in showcasing the beauty and charm of Orange County. I am looking forward to keeping the momentum going and continuing to make Orange County a top choice for those traveling to the Hudson Valley."

Being recognized among the best in the industry is proof of hard work and dedication. These awards not only showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Orange County but also highlight the innovative approach to promoting tourism in the digital age.

"Collaboration and teamwork resulted in two amazing campaigns, our highly recognized Top Designations Video/Commercial and our 2023 redesigned Orange County Travel Guide," added Orange County's Director of Tourism and Film, Amanda Dana. "I would be remiss if I didn't mention the excellent work by Focus Media Group and the creative expertise of Rachel Carr and Lisa Santiago, who worked tirelessly to make sure our final product was nothing less than spectacular."

For more information, contact Rebecca Sheehan, Assistant to County Executive, Director of Public Information and Media Relations, at 845.291.2700 or [email protected].

To learn more about what County Executive Neuhaus is doing for Orange County, follow Orange County Government and Steven M. Neuhaus on Facebook, @Orange County NY Govt and @steve.neuhaus on Instagram, and @OCGovNY and @SNeuhausOC on X. You can also watch Neuhaus' NeuCast podcasts and Leadership Speaker Series on YouTube.

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(Caption) Orange County's Director of Tourism and Film, Amanda Dana and her team at the New York State Tourism Excellence Awards in Saratoga Springs.