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Eastern Regional Tourism District Accepting Marketing Grant Applications
Monday, January 23, 2023
Eastern Regional Tourism District Accepting Marketing Grant Applications

The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) has announced a Regional Marketing Partnership Program to provide grant funding for marketing initiatives in support of eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy. Eastern Connecticut businesses, non-profits, and municipalities are encouraged to develop marketing plans, which could then be funded by the program if approved. Plans should focus on marketing eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy and encourage the safe enjoyment of Connecticut’s tourism opportunities as

Eastern Regional Tourism District
Eastern Regional Tourism District sel...
Monday, February 14, 2022
Eastern Regional Tourism District selects six recipients for marketing grant

MYSTIC, CONN., FEB. 10, 2022 - The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) has chosen six recipients to receive grants to market initiatives in support of eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy.Those selected are: Mystic River Heritage Foundation; The Last Green Valley; the City of New London; Thames River Heritage Foundation; Putnam Business Association and Think Mystic partnership. Mystic River Heritage Foundation will receive $10,000 and the rest will receive $8,000 each. A total of $50,000 has been

Eastern Regional Tourism District
Noelle Stevenson Named New Director o...
Thursday, December 09, 2021
Noelle Stevenson Named New Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is pleased to announce that Noelle Stevenson has been named the new Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism. Noelle has more than two decades of executive leadership experience in destination marketing organizations, with experience in entertainment, cultural and lifestyle tourism. She has been responsible for marketing, advertising, brand strategy, public relations, partnerships, festivals and events, and hospitality programs

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces Final Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program
Monday, December 14, 2020
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces Final Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program

Over $200,000 in grant funding has been allocated to market eastern Connecticut tourism   Waterford, Conn. (December 10, 2020) – The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) today announced the final funding recipients for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program. 9 additional programs were approved for marketing grants to promote tourism and hospitality opportunities in Eastern Connecticut. The total funding of all projects, including the initial projects announced in September totaled $202,267 in

Eastern Regional Tourism District
CT Office of Tourism: Share Your Winter Offerings
Monday, November 23, 2020
CT Office of Tourism: Share Your Winter Offerings

As winter approaches, we know the season will be very different this year. Inspiringly, many of you found ways to adapt and even enhance the visitor experience at your properties or events for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Now, we want to know your plans for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and the entire winter season. In our continuing effort to #SupportCTBusinesses, we want to share what you’re doing with residents and local visitors on CTvisit.com, social media and through public relations. Tell

Connecticut Office of Tourism
Summer 2020 Campaign Results Are In
Friday, October 02, 2020
Summer 2020 Campaign Results Are In

Launched during the Phase 2 state reopening, the summer So Good To See You, Connecticut campaign wrapped up on Labor Day and the results are in.  While our marketing campaign aimed to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the tourism industry, we recognize that times have been very difficult for so many of our tourism partners. Please know that we remain dedicated to supporting you in whatever ways we can. We hope you find these results encouraging — as the data does show that marketing can be effective

Connecticut Office of Tourism
Connecticut Convention & sports Bureau's New Website Encourages Meeting Planners & Sports Promoters to Bring Business to the State
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Connecticut Convention & sports Bureau's New Website Encourages Meeting Planners & Sports Promoters to Bring Business to the State

This week, Connecticut’s statewide meetings, conventions and sports events sales and marketing organization boosts its strategic outreach efforts with a dynamic new website that is designed to attract new and returning meetings/events to the state. The Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau (CTCSB) officially introduced its new website, www.CTMeetings.org, at the organization’s virtual September 23rd Partner/Membership meeting.   “Our website address, CTMeetings.org, remains the same but the platform,

Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau
Eastern Regional Tourism District Ann...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Eastern Regional Tourism District Announces First Awardees for 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership

The Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) today announced the first two funding recipients for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program. ThinkMystic, a project formed in partnership between Mystic tourism entities and attractions, and Wide Open, a program organized by the Last Green Valley Heritage Corridor, each received funding to promote tourism opportunities for their respective regions. The ERTD has been allocated $180,000 for the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program by the

Eastern Regional Tourism District
Enjoy the Big E — without the fairgrounds!
Monday, September 14, 2020
Enjoy the Big E — without the fairgrounds!

This year’s Big E may be cancelled, but your Connecticut Building favorites are still on! We’ve created a brand-new Connecticut Building experience so you don’t have to be on the fairgrounds to savor the Big E’s best treats.  Order maple candied bacon kits right to your door or get special deals to visit your favorites in-person — like the famous baked potatoes from Danny’s Smokehouse Grill! You can even order handmade gifts or treats for Fido, all from the comfort of your home. There’s so much to

Connecticut Office of Tourism
Eastern Regional Tourism District Launches Regional Marketing Partnership Program
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Eastern Regional Tourism District Launches Regional Marketing Partnership Program

New program to provide matching funds to support tourism opportunities and venues in eastern ConnecticutThe Eastern Regional Tourism District (ERTD) today announced the 2020 Regional Marketing Partnership Program, a program that will provide funding to support eastern Connecticut’s tourism economy. Eastern Connecticut businesses non-profits and municipalities are encouraged to develop marketing plans, which could then be funded by the program if approved. Plans should focus on marketing eastern

Eastern Regional Tourism District
''This Weekend'' Page is Back!
Monday, July 20, 2020
''This Weekend'' Page is Back!

We’ve resumed our popular “This Weekend” page on CTvisit.com, which promotes events and drives traffic to our tourism attractions. To let these highly motivated consumers know about your business’ happenings, please create new event listings or update your events on CTvisit.com, whether they are virtual or in-person.  If you want to create a new event listing, please start here. To create new events associated with your existing listing, please log into your account by starting here. If you have any

Connecticut Office of Tourism
Connecticut Office of Tourism to Host Connecticut Conference on Tourism on April 29, 2020
Monday, February 24, 2020
Connecticut Office of Tourism to Host Connecticut Conference on Tourism on April 29, 2020

CT Office of Tourism has their upcoming Conference on Tourism where you can learn from national tourism and travel experts on how to bring more to CT's tourist attractions. Each year, the tourism conference is the biggest gathering of industry leaders in the state. This year, it promises to be packed with even more actionable ideas on how to attract more visitors. ​ 3 reasons you should attend: •  Designed for a wide array of participants: hotels, B&Bs, restaurants, casino resorts, arts and culture

Connecticut Office of Tourism
Business Express: Tastes & Sights of ...
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Business Express: Tastes & Sights of CT Tourism Trade Mission Lands in the UK and Ireland

A group of commerce and tourism officials from Connecticut visited Ireland and England in mid-September 2017, completing a tourism trade mission aimed at attracting interest and visitors to our state.This special mission, called Tastes & Sights of Connecticut, succeeded in its directive to introduce representatives of Connecticut tourism and cultural attractions with tourism operators, travel agents and representatives from travel publications in Ireland and England. Those who attended the two events –

U.S. Department of Commerce Takes ‘Tastes & Sights of Connecticut’ to UK  and Ireland Sept 16-20
Tuesday, August 01, 2017
U.S. Department of Commerce Takes ‘Tastes & Sights of Connecticut’ to UK and Ireland Sept 16-20

Eastern CT – The United States Department of Commerce has announced a partnership that includes the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Office of Tourism, the Connecticut Airport Authority, and Aer Lingus, which together will participate in a tourism trade mission to Dublin, Ireland and Manchester, UK from September 16-20, 2017.  The tourism trade mission, titled the “Tastes & Sights of Connecticut,” will introduce tourism operators, travel agents and representatives from travel

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Business Express: Connecticut Tourism...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Business Express: Connecticut Tourism: Driving Our Economy, Fueling Our Growth

The State of Connecticut Department of Culture and Tourism is touting the success of its “Still Revolutionary” campaign, and the latest efforts to attract visitors to the state.   Randy Fiveash, Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism, recently presented a video highlighting this success to the Connecticut Tourism Council.Click here to watch the video.

Participate in a Dollar-for-Dollar Tourism Advertising Partnership
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Participate in a Dollar-for-Dollar Tourism Advertising Partnership

In January 2017, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut formed a working committee, the Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee (GMTMC), to facilitate and streamline the region’s efforts to grow eastern Connecticut’s legacy as a premier tourism destination. This is being accomplished by engaging tourism businesses throughout eastern Connecticut in regional marketing through advocacy, partnership advertising, and cross-promotional packaging.   With resource support from the Chamber and the

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Governor Malloy Announces Economic Im...
Friday, March 17, 2017
Governor Malloy Announces Economic Impact Survey: Tourism Contributes Billions to CT Economy

Governor Malloy: Economic Impact Study finds tourism contributes $14.7 billion to Connecticut's economy, posts five straight years of job growth in state  Hartford, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the Connecticut Office of Tourism today announced the results of an economic impact study of the tourism industry in Connecticut, showing total direct and indirect business sales supported by the travel industry reached $14.7 billion in 2015 – a 4.6 percent increase since 2013.  The study also shows that

Have You Registered for the CT Govern...
Friday, February 24, 2017
Have You Registered for the CT Governor's Conference on Tourism on May 4?

A Personal Invitation from Randy Fiveash, Director of the Connecticut Office of Tourism  To all our Regional Tourism Marketing Partners: Have you registered for the Connecticut Governor’s Conference on Tourism yet? It’s happening Thursday, May 4th at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford — and we hope to see you there.   What's more, we hope you’ll spread the word to your associates, partners and colleagues in the industry. This event is not only the largest gathering of tourism industry

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Formation of Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Announces Formation of Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee

Regional partnership will promote this key sector of Connecticut’s economy  Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has announced the formation of the Greater Mystic Tourism Marketing Committee (GMTMC), a 12-member group that will facilitate and streamline the region’s efforts to grow eastern CT’s position as the state’s premier tourism destination.   The new committee, a unit of the Chamber, will be chaired by Andy Wood, Senior Vice President of External Relations at Mystic Aquarium. The

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Chamber Announces New Regional Tourism Committee
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Chamber Announces New Regional Tourism Committee

Committee to collaborate on improving the economic impact of tourism on eastern Connecticut and ensuring a positive customer experience for visitors.Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced the creation of the Eastern Connecticut Regional Tourism Committee (ECRTC), which will expand its responsibility for maintaining and growing tourism in the Mystic Country region.  The ECRTC will be affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and will serve as the

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Nature Center Offers Free Admission, ...
Monday, May 23, 2016
Nature Center Offers Free Admission, Free Programs to CT Residents on CT Open House Day, June 11

Mystic, CT – The Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, will offer free admission to all Connecticut residents on Saturday, June 11, as part of Connecticut Open House Day.   In addition, the Nature Center will host a free Pond Exploration program and a free guided hike that day.   2016 is the 11th annual CT Open House Day. The Connecticut Office of Tourism sponsors the one-day statewide event to showcase Connecticut’s diverse world of history, art, and tourism.At DPNC that day

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
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