What does a tourism professional actually do—and why should you care? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Calero, President of Oneida County Tourism, to talk about what it really means to promote a region like Central New York. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about hotels and highways—it’s about stories, small towns, hidden gems, and reminding people why this place still matters. Sarah shares how she accidentally stumbled into tourism, what it’s like marketing your hometown to locals and ou...
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What does a tourism professional actually do—and why should you care? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Calero, President of Oneida County Tourism, to talk about what it really means to promote a region like Central New York. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about hotels and highways—it’s about stories, small towns, hidden gems, and reminding people why this place still matters. Sarah shares how she accidentally stumbled into tourism, what it’s like marketing your hometown to locals and ou...
If you’ve ever walked, biked, or even just driven through Utica’s parks and parkways without realizing how special they are… this episode is about to blow your mind. 🧠💥 We sit down with historian and nonprofit founder Phil Bean, who left behind city gridlock and humid summers to return home and reignite a movement. As the co-founder of Olmsted City of Greater Utica, Phil’s passion for preserving and revitalizing Utica’s historic park system is not only contagious — it’s transformational. Phi...
Love Living Local 315
What does a tourism professional actually do—and why should you care? In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Calero, President of Oneida County Tourism, to talk about what it really means to promote a region like Central New York. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about hotels and highways—it’s about stories, small towns, hidden gems, and reminding people why this place still matters. Sarah shares how she accidentally stumbled into tourism, what it’s like marketing your hometown to locals and ou...
