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Our team participated in 22 off-site engagements, reaching nearly 14,650 people. Events took place on college campuses, at conferences, Ithaca Artist Market, and more! Additionally, the team held two Virtual Ithaca 101s with admitted students at Ithaca College and for attendees at the Museum Association of New York conference. Webchats: The Visitor Experience team handled 1,117 webchats in 2025. Top chat topics included: events, waterfalls/hiking, attractions, and restaurants. V I S I T O R E X P E R I E N C E Creating Genuine Connections "This chat was very informative and it was great knowing that the person on the other end was a PERSON! Very satisfied with this chat :)" "Great to speak with someone that knows the area!" – Webchat User from Albany, NY -Webchat User from Portland, CT 1 2 | V I S I T I T H A C A "As a teacher, I felt a little like royalty. The businesses I went to were appreciative of the job that I chose to do and they seemed genuinely pleased to offer a discount or give free stuff...You made this old teacher's heart happy." - Julie McLaughlin "Ithaca Loves Teachers rolls out the red carpet. It is a great way to celebrate Winter Break and try some new places locally." - Trisha Daningburg 2,258 digital pass downloads 2,618 recorded redemptions 150 deals 14 states, Ireland, and Canada 79% Finger Lakes residents 57% Tompkins Cty. residents Estimated $181,000 in economic impact 20th Annual Ithaca Loves Teachers