2019 Travel & Tourism Awards

Page 24 www.lux-review.com LUX 2019 Travel & Tourism Awards Since its inception in 1979 Tourism agency Discover Long Island has been the official regional organization charged with furthering the region’s $5.9 billion tourism economy. Thanks to its vast experience in the sector, the organization contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world- class destination for visitors, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events and related activities. Discover Long Island is the official tourism promotion agency responsible for promoting the Long Island region as a destination for tourism, meetings, conventions and sporting events. Having recognised the organisation in this year’s Travel & Tourism Awards we take a closer look at the work it undertakes and how it works to welcome everyone to Suffolk and within the Nassau Counties. Discover Long Island Best LGBT Tourism Destination 2019 - North East USA A not-for-profit organisation, Discover Long Island operates under a series of by-laws to ensure that it is constantly operating in line with the needs of the local community and its guests. Working closely with local businesses, Discover Long Island promotes their vital work and allows visitors to choose from only the best providers of food, hospitality, transport. The agency offers a unique resource through its website, allowing visitors to make informed choices and select only the best local destinations, events and suppliers. As a welcoming region with many societies, clubs and events, Long Island welcomes a wide variety of guests from all communities and treats them all to its world-renowned hospitality. Ultimately, Discover Long Island’s 41 years of expertise in promoting the Long Island experience means it is perfectly placed to continue to drive visitation to the region and bolster its economy to the benefit of locals and guests alike. Company: Discover Long Island Address: 330 Motor Parkway, Suite 203 Telephone Number: 6319513900 Website: www.discoverlongisland.com