A year of evolving tourism trends impacted the Adirondack guiding industry in a range of ways By Holly Riddle It’s no secret the Adirondack Park saw a surge of visitors in 2020. The increase in visitation impacted just about every industry in … [Read more...] about Adirondack guides gear up for return to ‘normal’
Economy
Seasonal businesses scramble to find workers
An uncertain visa program squeezes summer employers By Mike De Socio In any given year, about one fifth of the summer staff at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge is made up of international students. This year, there’s a chance that … [Read more...] about Seasonal businesses scramble to find workers
Shut out: Adirondack communities face shortage of affordable rentals
In Saranac Lake and around the Adirondacks, rise of short-term rentals mean fewer choices for residents By Mike De Socio Open up the popular house-hunting site Zillow and search for rentals in Saranac Lake. You might, as I did on a recent … [Read more...] about Shut out: Adirondack communities face shortage of affordable rentals
When will the border reopen? Not anytime soon
As vaccination efforts remain slow in Canada, pandemic continues to impact relations By Eric Anderson(Albany) Times Union The Canadian border slammed shut to American tourists at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, and it's likely to stay … [Read more...] about When will the border reopen? Not anytime soon
From eyesore to crown jewel? Tupper Lake bets big on former factory
By James M. Odato For years, economic development professionals have wrung their hands over the abandoned Oval Wood Dish factory in Tupper Lake as local leaders attempted to rebrand the village as a tourist and recreation destination. The … [Read more...] about From eyesore to crown jewel? Tupper Lake bets big on former factory
Raising a glass to continued growth
While Adirondack breweries are seeing continued growth, has craft beer reached a saturation point? By Mike De Socio When young people approach Mark Jessie, the owner of Raquette River Brewing in Tupper Lake, to ask for advice on opening a new … [Read more...] about Raising a glass to continued growth