The Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) in Poughkeepsie has welcomed Hudson Valley Tourism Inc., represented by Amanda Dana to its Board of Directors.
In 2018, Dana became an integral part of the County of Orange”™s Leadership team when she assumed the role of tourism director. In 2019, she and her tourism team acquired the Orange County Film office and in 2021, Dana was named president of Hudson Valley Tourism, a 10-county hospitality and tourism marketing organization focusing on promotion of the incredible assets of the Hudson River Valley region.
With more than 30 years in a variety of marketing and sales”™ leadership roles in the Hudson Valley region Dana has developed a very successful skill set for connecting people and organizations with valuable resources.
“”¦I am confident, said Dana, “ that I can contribute to the important mission of HVEDC while representing the voice of tourism for this majestic region.”
“Tourism in the Hudson Valley is a huge economic driver and we are excited to continue to work with Amanda and her team to expand these opportunities. Having Hudson Valley Tourism on the board of HVEDC will be a fantastic resource as we work together to bring economic development and tourism to the region. I look forward to a fruitful and exciting partnership,” said Mike Oates, president and CEO of HVEDC.
