After the retirement announcement of James McKenna, CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) in Lake Placid, NY, in November 2023, SearchWide Global has been chosen to lead the executive search for his replacement. As a full-service executive search firm specializing in the travel, tourism,...
Community-based celebrations provide safe, exciting viewing experiences The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK), and Adirondack Council are urging caution for those considering an Adirondack Park backcountry adventure to view the total solar eclipse this April. On April 8, much of the Adirondack...
The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for its distinguished volunteer of the year award. Nominations are due by April 1, 2024. The award will be presented at the sixth annual Community Day celebration on Sunday, June 2. Award recipients will be recognized...
The Town of North Elba is accepting applications for the upcoming round of grant funding through its Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund. Deadline for submission is February 1. The Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF) provides grants for programs, activities, and facilities that offer direct benefits...
Saranac Lake has finalized its event and performer lineup for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration. North Country New Year, the re-named and family-friendly celebration taking place in Saranac Lake on December 31 will feature live performances, activities, local food, comedy shows, and fireworks from...
The Conference Center at Lake Placid is set to welcome eleven upcoming conferences, currently scheduled throughout 2024 with approximately 4,000 total attendees, representing 6,100 room nights. By way of comparison, there were eight conferences throughout 2023. The conferences in 2023 welcomed 2,700 conference attendees; accounting for...
The Town of North Elba is awarding more than $370,000 to several local organizations through its North Elba Local Enhancement and Advancement Fund (LEAF). Projects approved to receive LEAF funding were submitted by several local organizations including: Adirondack Rail Trail; Adirondack Carousel; Adirondack Speedskating Club; Saranac...
The Adirondack region has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s annual list of places to visit. Upstate New York was recognized as one of the “24 Places to Go in 2024,” with the Adirondack region, along with area attractions and hotel properties receiving specific mention. Upstate...
Adirondack residents and visitors are encouraged to shop locally this holiday season. Community events, craft fairs, small business Saturdays, and holiday-themed shopping events have been scheduled throughout November and December. Many of these community- and business-based events focus on the importance of supporting local shops, services,...
The Village of Saranac Lake announces the return of its New Year’s Eve celebration: North Country New Year. The event will feature live performances, family-friendly activities, local food, comedy shows, and fireworks, taking place throughout the downtown Saranac Lake area on December 31 from 6:00...