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
