Ulster County Tourism and its Draw

I attended my first meeting of the Ulster County Tourism Board and Advisory Council tonight and found it fascinating. It was a glimpse into the side of the business of travel that I was not very familiar with, county budgets and their effects. I have long wondered why a place so filled with natural beauty, history and cultural events hasn’t reached its potential. I met a lot of concerned folks both from the private and county government sector. I also realized that as well as I though I knew Ulster County, there is so much more to learn. Tonight I spoke with Sherri Brittain about her experiences in Ulster County, she wears several hats. One is the Annual Music Festival at the Mohonk Mountain House that will be held on June 12-16 2007.

"Classics on the Mountain provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings of the Hudson Valley by day and music from the world's finest concert halls, in an intimate setting with spectacular views." said Festival Director Sherri Brittain.

That is just one example of what can be experienced in Ulster County; I hope to share many more in the coming year. It was strange though to be at a meeting in a room named for your dad, complete with portrait.