Local News
31 Aug Save the date for the inaugural Guest Information Summit and Leave No Trace Workshop
Save the date for the inaugural Guest Information Summit and Leave No Trace Workshop With increased interest in hiking and outdoor recreation over the last few years, Lake Placid and the surrounding towns are at a pivotal point in continuing to provide excellent experiences in the Adirondacks,...
29 Aug Temporary road closure information for the IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid
Temporary road closure information for the IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid on Sunday, September 9 Alternate Routes Included Lake Placid, NY – The 2nd IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Placid triathlon will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 9. The triathlon route includes a 1.2-mile swim...
01 Aug Public invited to a meeting on upcoming winter games
YOU'RE INVITED Please join us for an update on the 2019 International Children Games, the 2019 Empire State Winter Games, and the 2023 World University Games. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Conference Center at Lake Placid, second floor, 2608...
01 Aug Now’s your chance to help shape the 2019 Adirondack marketing plan
August, 2018 Adirondacks, USA - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is soliciting feedback on its tourism marketing initiatives by surveying regional marketing partners, businesses and organizations. By completing the 2019 marketing survey, respondents can provide input on possible improvements and influence marketing efforts in the...
17 Jul ROOST Releases 2017 Leisure Travel Study Results
For Immediate Release July 2018 - Released this week, the results of the latest Leisure Travel Information Study concludes a return of $62 for every dollar spent on marketing in 2017. The study also provides comprehensive traveler demographic insight for the Adirondacks’ Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton counties. For the 14th...
16 Jul Temporary road closure information for the IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon on Sunday, July 22, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carrie Gentile, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism 518-621-3665 Temporary road closure information for the IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon on Sunday, July 22 Lake Placid, NY - The 20th annual IRONMAN Lake Placid triathlon will take place from 6:25 a.m. to midnight Sunday, July 22. The triathlon route includes a 2.4-mile swim in...
03 Jul DEC offers tips and alternate hikes during July 4 holiday
July 3, 2018 ROOST is helping the NYSDEC spread the word about hiking this July 4 week in hot and humid weather by sharing the information outlined below: Notice to visitors planning to hike the mountains of the Adirondacks this Holiday week: This week’s temperatures remain in...
04 Jun Temporary road closure and course information announced for the 14th Lake Placid Marathon and Half on June 10, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Carrie Gentile, communications coordinator Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism direct: 518.621.3665 or 518.523.2445 ext. 123 Temporary road closure and course information announced for the 14th Lake Placid Marathon and Half on June 10, 2018 Alternate Routes Provided Lake Placid, NY - The annual Lake Placid Marathon and Half will...
10 May Public invited to review of Malone tourism survey
Malone, N.Y. — The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) invites all interested Malone area municipal leaders, businesses, organizations, and individuals to attend a meeting to review the results of a recent tourism survey. The survey results will better identify the profile of the ROOST traveler...