(Madison County, NY – Jan. 2016) Madison County Tourism, the county’s official tourism promotion agency, announced that the 2016 Madison County Travel Guide is now available. The 44-page guide presents visitors with comprehensive sections on attractions, craft beverages, dining, recreation, lodging, events, shopping and other opportunities. The guide is also filled with dozens of beautiful area photos and features a scenic shot of The Brewster Inn on the cover.
“The travel guide is just one way we tell the story of Madison County,” said Dr. Joan Johnson, President of Madison County Tourism. “And it works to draw visitors to our area and helps residents plan for times when they host family and friends.”
Johnson noted that Madison County Tourism will distribute 35,000 copies of the guide at numerous visitor information centers and kiosks throughout the state and county. Plus, the guides will be distributed at more than a dozen trade shows in the US and Canada in addition to being mailed to inquiring visitors upon request.
Tourism is a vital industry in Madison County. According to data from Tourism Economics, visitors spent nearly $84 million in Madison County in 2014. This spending generated $5.7 million in local taxes, which saved the average household $383 and sustained nearly 2,000 jobs in the county.
The guide was designed by Keegan Associates of Cortland and printed by Kenyon Press of Sherburne.
To receive a copy of the 2016 Madison County Travel Guide, visit www.madisontourism.com or call 315-684-7320.