Our destinations in the media AmericA Magazine, a publication based in the Netherlands for Dutch who like to travel to North America, discusses the history of Great Camps and their role of helping to popularize the Adirondacks. The piece was written by Jan Donkers, who ROOST hosted in November and December 2014.

• Did you know that Chinese tourists could help your bottom line? • Did you know that the number of Chinese visiting New York State has increased in each of the last five years to 800,000 and will continue to grow? • Did you know that the average Chinese tourist spends an average $7,200 per trip — well above the global average of $4,500? • Did you know that Chinese people highly value mountains, water scenery and clean air? • Is your business China Ready? I Love New York has opened three offices in Mainland China to encourage more Chinese people to visit New York state. In March, with sponsorship from The Wild Center, the Adirondack Foundation and Adirondack Regional Tourism, The Wild Center’s Hillarie Logan-Dechene participated in the first ever I Love New York China Sales Mission. Logan-Dechene represented both The Wild Center and the Adirondack region during the three-city tour speaking to hundreds of tour operators in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. On June 17, Hillarie will share what she learned and present some of the information I Love New York has disseminated during their “China Ready” trainings throughout the state. For the Adirondack Region to benefit, many organizations need to work together to welcome this new market. Join us for an information sharing session on: Wednesday, June 17 From 10:00 am to 11:30 am at The Wild Center’s William H. Flammer Jr. Theater 45 Museum Drive Tupper Lake, New York 12986 Chinese tea and cakes will be served. RSVP to Patrick Murphy at 518-359-7800 ext. 116 or pmurphy@wildcenter.org by June 15. Who should attend? Hotel and motel owners and managers restaurant owners and managers museum and attraction marketing staff regional marketing professionals chamber of commerce members and personal any other interested parties What will you get? Information sheets from I Love NY Practical information on getting your business China Ready A networking opportunity with other businesses who want to tap into this lucrative market

Albany, N.Y. — PGA of America President Derek Sprague visited the New York State Senate on Wednesday, May 27, to underscore the ties between the golf industry, New York state and tourism in the North Country. Sprague is both the Professional Golfers' Association of America president and the PGA general manager at Malone Golf Club in Franklin County, New York. He met with Sen. Betty Little and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, then made a presentation to the Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, chaired by Sen. Little. In his address, he explained the PGA of America and its goals to grow the sport of golf, and its commitment to the state of New York. Sprague spoke about the economic impact of golf, as it is a $5.3 billion industry in the state. He then appealed to the lawmakers to act on a proposed occupancy tax for Franklin County. As a PGA golf professional running a 36-hole golf club in upstate New York’s Franklin County, he reiterated the importance of tourism, and the need to increase the investment in promotion. “We rely on our guests from Canada, and we need to have dollars to bring more golfers and skiers to the region. Golf is just one component of tourism; we have birding, canoeing, fishing and hiking, but golf puts heads in beds,” Sprague said. "Franklin County is at a competitive disadvantage, as one of only SIX counties in New York state that doesn’t have an occupancy tax. Reinvesting in tourism will keep people employed, generate tax dollars for the state and for the county with no burden to residents." At the New York State Senate Session that followed, a resolution was adopted congratulating Derek Sprague on the occasion of his election as president of the Professional Golf Association of America. ### Video of the NYS Standing Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation, May 28, 2015 Video of the NYS Senate Meeting, May 28, 2015 (Resolution at approximately 10:45) From left to right, Derek Sprague, PGA of America president and Malone Golf Club pro, New York State Senator Betty O’C Little, and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan discuss the proposed Franklin County occupancy tax in Albany, N.Y.

Our destinations in the media Canoe & Kayak Magazine highlights Lake Placid as its destination of the week, mentioning local businesses like Placid Boatworks, High Peaks Mountain Adventures, Placid Boat Rentals and Captain Marney's Boat Rentals.

Adirondack Architectural Heritage to hold its 25th Annual Meeting at the Indian Lake Theater on Saturday, June 13, 2015 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS of PRESERVATION in the ADIRONDACKS Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is pleased to invite the general public to its 25th annual meeting to be held at the historic Indian Lake Theater on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The theater is a wonderful location for many reasons: It is a Tudor Revival style building that was designed by a notable regional architect, it has a long history of serving the entertainment and cultural needs of the community, and its current revitalization as a movie house and arts center was recognized with an AARCH Preservation Award in 2014. The theater was designed by Glens Falls architect Grover Ward Shippey and built in 1937. Over his long and prolific career, Shippey designed private homes, cottages, inns, hotels, municipal structures, and commercial buildings. The theater closed in 2004 but was reopened as a year-round nonprofit theater and community space in 2008. Since then, community theater groups have packed the house for amateur productions of Hello, Dolly!, The Wizard of Oz, Jesus Christ Superstar, and other ambitious musicals. Thanks to the vision of Indian Lake Theater Inc., the building has been revived once again to its original use as a vibrant community center. Besides conducting regular AARCH annual meeting business, this special matinee event — complete with popcorn — will feature the presentation of short films by three guests: independent filmmaker Michael Fisher, Mountain Lake PBS star Derek Muirden, and the up-and-coming Eli Moore, who will show his piece about Huybertie Pruyn, one of the great spirits and devotees of Great Camp Santanoni. Each piece explores how architecture can be used to tell stories and create a sense of place, and each showing will be followed by commentary from the artist. Attending the annual meeting requires preregistration by calling 518-834-9328 or emailing virginia@aarch.org. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with cake and refreshments to follow. Adirondack Architectural Heritage is the nonprofit historic preservation organization for New York State's Adirondack Park. AARCH was formed in 1990 with a mission to promote better public understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Adirondacks' unique and diverse architectural heritage. ###