Dutchess Tourism, Inc.

Our annual Awards of Distinction Breakfast is just over a week away (November 13), and there's still time to purchase tickets to attend AND drawing tickets. This year's prizes are fantastic, and include: ~Two Passports to The Stissing Center for Arts and Culture's 2025 Season, with access to all public events in the 2025 calendar, including concerts, plays, movies, comedy shows, and more, valued at $2,400 ~Rest & Rejuvenation Retreat for a two-night stay for two people at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, valued at $1,450 ~Two Tickets to Mount Gulian Historic Site's Annual Historic Dinner Event on June 7, 2025, valued at $370 ~Food Enthusiast Class at The Culinary Institute of America, valued at $250 ~Gift Certificates to Restaurant Six at Curry Estate, valued at $100, and Oblong Books, valued at $25 ~Gift Certificate to Schatzi's Pub & Bier Garden of Poughkeepsie, valued at $100 ~Gift Certificate to Zeus Brewing Company, valued at $100 https://lnkd.in/e-KVbmUK

The Dutchess County Executive’s Award for Overall Distinction recognizes businesses and organizations that have continued to grow, innovate, or make other significant investments that make our county a destination that attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. Join us in congratulating the finalists this year! Barton Orchards Mount Gulian Historic Site Omega Institute for Holistic Studies https://lnkd.in/e7RGWRYv

The Mary Kay Vrba Spirit Award honors an individual who embodies the qualities Mary Kay Vrba, former President & CEO of Dutchess Tourism, represents including selflessness, service, inclusiveness and leadership. This year's honoree is David Bova, Vice President/General Manager and Co-Founder of Millbrook Vineyards & Winery in Millbrook! https://lnkd.in/gwezRCZB Join Dutchess Tourism in celebrating all the honorees at the 11th annual Dutchess Tourism Awards of Distinction on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

Each nominee for the Hospitality Service Award of Distinction is an individual front-line customer service staff member who consistently provides exceptional service to visitors to Dutchess County to help them have an outstanding experience. Click below to learn more about each Hospitality Service Award of Distinction finalist. Cheryl Brown, Executive Housekeeper, Hampton Inn by Hilton in Fishkill Mary M. Hackett, Sales and Experience Coordinator, Inn at Bellefield in Hyde Park Joey Caster, General Manager, Shadows on the Hudson https://lnkd.in/egJtzA9U

Tune in to abc7NY tonight at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. for a special fall foliage report at Walkway Over the Hudson with Marcus Solis and our President & CEO Melaine Rottkamp, CDME, plus a few visitors. We spoke with travelers from Switzerland, Baton Rouge, St. Augustine, Providence and more. Dutchess County has amazing views of peak fall foliage in the Hudson Valley.

Meet and congratulate our finalists for the Newcomer Award of Distinction, recognizing exceptional attractions that opened in 2023 and have already made a lasting impression on our visitors and community. Dassai Blue, Hyde Park Willa Bar, Millerton The Inn at Bellefield, Hyde Park https://lnkd.in/ekBJJBvj

Nominees for the Accessible Hospitality Award of Distinction are attractions or events that provide exceptional, welcoming experiences for travelers with disabilities and going above and beyond ADA compliance. Congratulate our finalists, and learn more about how these attractions strive for accessibility. https://lnkd.in/e--geqaf Millbrook School's Trevor Zoo Hudson Valley Renegades Fisher Center at Bard

Nominees for the Event Award of Distinction hosted unique events that occurred in Dutchess County that brought in visitors and made a positive impact on the tourism economy. Join us in congratulating the finalists, and read about them at the link below. Pawling Concert Series Bernie Williams at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery La Guelaguetza in Poughkeepise https://lnkd.in/e5J-Yiqg

Nominees for the Storytelling Award of Distinction have demonstrated a unique perspective and ability to connect with visitors when sharing the site’s history, heritage and culture. The finalists for this 2024 Award of Distinction are: Alumnae House: The Inn at Vassar College Dutchess County Department of History Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome https://lnkd.in/gr8mf_t7

Dutchess County's businesses provide memorable experiences for visitors largely in part due to creative collaborations, propping up their colleagues and supporting other destinations. Join us in congratulating the finalists for the 2024 Award of Distinction for Best Collaboration! Stephan Hengst, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Big Gay Hudson Valley Paige Flori, Co-Owner of Boutique Wines, Spirits, & Ciders in Fishkill Theresa Kraft, President of the Howland Cultural Center in Beacon Read on to learn more about each Collaboration Award of Distinction finalist: https://lnkd.in/eE8EYMvB