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Destination Niagara USA Press Release & Photo
Destination Niagara USA, the destination marketing organization for Niagara County, is seeking nominations for the third annual Tourism Employee Spotlight Awards.
In 2023, nearly 16,000 people were employed in travel and tourism in Niagara County, and more than $1 billion was spent by travelers in the destination, making frontline employees in the hospitality and tourism industry vital to the regional economy.
The award is intended to recognize frontline employees who go above and beyond the everyday scope of their responsibilities in a lodging, restaurant, attraction or other hospitality-related position.
Nominations are open for the Tourism Employee Spotlight Awards and will be accepted through Monday, April 7. A $500 Visa gift card will be presented to seven winners in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week, which will be celebrated May 4-10.
“The contributions of our hospitality and tourism employees are the backbone of Niagara County’s thriving tourism industry,” said John Percy, president and CEO of Destination Niagara USA. “Their dedication and exceptional service create memorable experiences for visitors, and we are proud to honor their hard work with these awards.”
To nominate a Niagara County hospitality or tourism employee, visit https://bit.ly/3QvJDe7.
The mission of Destination Niagara USA is to expand the economic prosperity of the Niagara Falls USA communities by generating individual and group visitation. For more information, visit www.niagarafallsusa.com.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
