The president of Oneida County tourism was recently appointed to a New York state tourism advisory council.
Oneida County Tourism President Kelly Blazosky was appointed to the New York State Tourism Advisory Council by Gov. Kathy Hochul to represent Oneida County and the Central New York ILNY Vacation Region, Blazosky’s office said last week in a statement.
Blazosky has had a 23-year career in the travel and tourism industry, working in New York and Ohio.
The state council consists of appointed tourism professionals committed to supporting the New York State tourism industry and advising the state’s Division of Tourism to help encourage economic growth through visitation.
“Oneida County and Central New York are blessed with an abundance of amazing natural assets, welcoming communities, and visitor experiences,” Blazosky said in a statement. “I’m honored to be appointed to the State’s Tourism Advisory Council and support the State’s tourism promotional efforts.”
Blazosky has led the promotion of Oneida County as Central New York’s Getaway Region since 2009.
Oneida County Tourism aims to attract visitors through active public relations and strategic marketing across multiple industry sectors including leisure, meetings, sports, travel trade and film/tv production.
Under Blazosky’s leadership, tourism marketing activations for Oneida County have been recognized with awards for excellence in tourism marketing and recovery/resurgence campaigns from the New York State Tourism Industry Association, along with a national graphic design award from Graphic Design USA.
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Industry recognition for Central New York under Blazosky’s leadership include 10 Communicator Awards, a coveted Telly award for Brew Central’s web video series and a brand and integrated marketing award from the U.S. Travel Association.
“Kelly is a well-respected and dynamic leader of Oneida County’s tourism industry and the greater Central New York Tourism Region,” said Oneida County Tourism Board Chair Lee Arthur, General Manager of Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica in a statement. “Her creative and proven expertise in destination marketing, not-for-profit management, and industry advocacy will be an asset to the Tourism Advisory Council. Our Board of Directors is honored and supports her appointment by Gov. Hochul.”
Blazosky’s term on the New York State Tourism Advisory Council is effective until January 11, 2025.
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