Statewide Marketing & Tourism

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• Connecticut Tourism Council

  The Connecticut Tourism Council is a legislatively created group by House Bill #7306, Public Act 19-178 that was signed into law by Governor Lamont on July 8, 2019. Members of the Council are appointed and are to represent the manys sectors of the Connecticut Tourism industry.

• Sports Advisory Board

  The Sports Advisory Board of the CTCSB provides expertise to sports event organizers and meeting planners in the areas of site selection, event management, local and corporate sponsorship development, and other business and government support. The Commission also assists local event organizers, chapter members, associations, coaches and athletes in the bid process to host sporting events, tournaments, and meetings.

• Western Regional Tourism District

  The Western Regional Tourism District helps to promote tourism in Western Connecticut serving the following cities and towns: Ansonia, Barkhamsted, Beacon Falls, Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgeport, Bridgewater, Bristol, Brookfield, Burlington, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Darien, Derby, Easton, Fairfield, Goshen, Greenwich, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Monroe, Morris, Naugatuck, New Canaan, New Fairfield, New Hartford, New Milford, Newtown, Norfolk, Norwalk, North Canaan, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Salisbury, Seymour, Sharon, Shelton, Sherman, Southbury, Stamford, Stratford, Thomaston, Torrington, Trumbull, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Weston, Westport, Wilton, Winchester, Wolcott, Woodbury.

• Fam Tours / Media Inquiries

  Provides tangible ideas and first-hand experiences to travel trade professionals.

• Share Your News and Imagery

  Access the Statewide Marketing and Tourism’s resources for public relations and other marketing efforts.

• Support for Group — International Travel

  Find assistance with a range of services to assist you with the planning process for a Connecticut excursion including itinerary development, distribution of lodging RFPs and dining recommendations.

• Discover New England

  Visit the Discover New England website, a collaboration of state tourism offices across New England.

• Economic Impact of Tourism

  View reports and studies with details on the Tourism industry’s economic impact on Connecticut.

• CTvisit.com Guide for Partners

  Learn how to create and optimize your free listing on the state's official tourism website.

• CTvisit.com Partner Eligibility Guidelines

  Find out if you are eligible for a free listing on CTvisit.com and access the appropriate application.

• Connecticut Open House Day

  Residents: play tourist when attractions of all types roll out the welcome mat at this annual one-day event.

• The Connecticut Building at The Big E

  Learn how you can exhibit in the Connecticut Building at The Big E

• Statewide Strategic Marketing Plan

  Review the strategic plan that guides the statewide tourism marketing efforts managed by the Statewide Marketing & Tourism.

• Green Lodging Certification

  View the details around Connecticut’s Green Lodging Certification process and find eligibility requirements.

• Request a Speaker/Presentation

  Find out how to have a representative of the Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism speak to your organization.