What: The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is hosting a “Campfire and Cocoa” event. Between Christmas and New Year’s, visitors and local residents can enjoy complimentary s'mores and hot cocoa while they stroll Main Street. The campfire will keep people warm as they visit and...
Newly-developed Lake Placid visual identity program will be unveiled The Olympic Authority and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) are hosting a business after hours event on Monday, June 10 at Roamers Cafe in the Olympic Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism is hosting a retirement celebration for long-time CEO James McKenna on May 15, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. ROOST is encouraging business leaders, elected officials, former colleagues, friends and neighbors to join...
The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for its distinguished volunteer of the year award. Nominations are due by April 1, 2024. The award will be presented at the sixth annual Community Day celebration on Sunday, June 2. Award recipients will be recognized...
The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Board of Directors approved two new members at its recent annual meeting. Mary Jane Lawrence, ROOST chief operating officer, introduced Alex Madden and Jon Donk as the most recent additions to the board. “We are thrilled to welcome Alex and...
2023 IRONMAN Dine Around Information We are preparing for Ironman, its athletes, officials, and spectators, to arrive in the Adirondacks! Ironman will once again be offering their traditional 'Dine Around' vouchers to race participants. Dine Around vouchers entitle the holder to $25 off of their purchase at...
Lake Placid - Essex County Quality Destination, Inc. (LPECQD), a subsidiary of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST), seeks an experienced candidate for the role of economic development director. The successful candidate will help lead and direct the implementation of key objectives of the...
The Olympic Authority and ROOST would like to welcome you to a Business After Hours! When: Monday, June 5, 2023 Where: Roamers Café – Olympic Center Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. What: Social Hour – Hors D’oeuvres + Cash Bar All business owners, managers, marketing, sales, and frontline staff are welcome to attend and...
Review the recent study We would like to invite you to join Greg Pepitone from Tourism Economics Inc. for the review of the recently completed Lake Placid Large Events Economic Impact Study. What: Lake Placid Large Events Economic Impact Study When: May 23rd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Zoom - https://roostadk.zoom.us/j/88312123770?pwd=S0tzNThLcVFSbmNqMkFxNk9ZVE13dz09 Tourism Economics has completed a study...
Akwesasne Travel, The Wild Center and the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) have partnered to offer a series of three information sessions for local businesses and organizations that focus on tourism within the region. The North Country Travel Trade Activation is a series of free...