Sustainable Tourism Public Input Session (New Paltz)

Three people sitting on a rustic bench, drinking beer and wine, with a view of Skytop Tower on the Shawangunk Ridge in the background.

Ulster County Tourism invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of tourism in Ulster County by participating in a public input session for the County’s Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan.

The Sustainable Tourism Strategic Plan will guide Ulster County in growing its tourism economy while safeguarding the natural, cultural, and social assets that make the region unique. Sustainable tourism prioritizes low-impact travel, supports locally owned businesses, and helps to ensure that tourism dollars stay in the community. It means protecting mountain trails from overuse, preserving farmland and historic sites, and promoting experiences that reflect the authentic character of our towns and villages. The plan will outline strategies to reduce carbon emissions from travel, promote year-round visitation to ease seasonal pressures, and ensure that tourism investments benefit residents as much as visitors.

Ulster County Tourism will host three public input sessions to gather ideas, feedback, and priorities from across the County. The sessions are designed to ensure a community-driven approach to tourism planning, growth, and management.