Dutchess Tourism Hospitality Heroes

Dutchess County would not be the destination it is today without our Hospitality Heroes - individuals that work at hotels, greet you at restaurants, volunteer at historic sites, and everyone who works hard to make the visitor experience a positive and memorable one.

We appreciate you!

Use both our hashtags #Hospitality_Hero and #OurDutchessStory when posting on social to be featured. We want to see what you're up to and how your business and staff are exemplifying Hospitality Heroes throughout Dutchess.

Let's Work Together

Tourism in Dutchess County is a half-a-billion dollar industry. Dutchess Tourism strives to promote the region to attract visitors who will support our local businesses that provide jobs for our friends and neighbors and enhance residents’ quality of life. By working together, we can strengthen our community and speed our economic recovery. Here are a few ways you can help us help you:

Sign up for our monthly e-newsletters, packed with helpful information!
Take a look through our website to familiarize yourself with attractions and activities to recommend to visitors.
Follow us on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube - and share our content. Tag @DutchessTourism so we can keep in the know about yours!
Leave reviews for your favorite Dutchess destinations to help give local businesses a little boost!
Nominate a tourism-related business/attraction located in Dutchess for our annual Awards of Distinction, which is on November 4, 2021 at Locust Grove Estate.
Looking for a guest speaker or panelists? Reach out to us!
Watch our previously recorded Lunch & Learn seminars here, and stay tuned for upcoming edcuational event details.
Invite those looking to host their annual meeting to have it here with us in Dutchess.
If you're interested in being considered for film shoots, submit your property!
Continue to implement necessary precautions and follow recommended public health guidelines during these times to keep yourselves, residents and visitors safe.

Learn More About Our 2022 Hospitality Service Award Finalists

Congratulations to the Hospitality Service Award of Distinction Finalists!

Paige Flori, Owner of Boutique Wines, Spirits and Cider, Fishkill
Casey Jurutka, Director of Catering at Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie
Indira Naidu, Director of Sales and Marketing at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, Poughkeepsie

The Hospitality Service Award of Distinction recognizes individuals that provide phenomenal and innovative offerings to visitors and contribute to a “Storied Experience” for travelers coming to Dutchess. Join Dutchess Tourism in celebrating all the honorees at the 9th annual Dutchess Tourism Awards of Distinction breakfast at The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park, NY. Click here to learn more about each finalist.