Founded in 1919, Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance is recognized as one of the longest standing destination marketing organizations in the United States. We are an association of private-sector attractions, tourism-related businesses and county tourism offices working together to enhance and promote visitor businesses for the 9,000 square-mile Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Mission:
Lead tourism economic growth and development through exemplary promotion of the Finger Lakes region as a world class destination.
Vision:
Be the recognized leader for destination marketing strategies and resources in the Finger Lakes region.
FLTA Staff
Cynthia Kimble, President CindyK@FingerLakes.org
Cynthia Kimble, the former President of the Schuyler County Chamber of Commerce, was selected as FLTA's President in November of 2007. Kimble brings years of experience in marketing and financial management to her position. Cindy is a lifelong resident of the Finger Lakes region. She spent nearly 14 years at the Canandaigua Area Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, Financial Manager and BlueCross/Blue Shield Administrator. She also served as a Risk Management Supervisor for Paychex. Kimble holds a B.S. degree in Business Management from St. John Fisher College.
Jessica Robideau, Director of Marketing & Sales JessicaR@fingerlakes.org
Jessica, a Penn Yan native, realized after working in a Finger Lakes winery that marketing was something she wanted to learn more about and a field in which to establish a career. Jessica has had the opportunity to visit and work in a wide variety of areas and before joining the FLTA team, worked with organizations establishing marketing departments as well as assisting and consulting from a marketing perspective. She is excited to join the team at FLTA in order to promote the beautiful and diverse area she's proud to call home with highest level of commitment and excellence. Jess graduated with a B.S in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from LeMoyne College.
FLTA 2021 Board of Directors
OFFICERS:
Onondaga County
Danielle Neuser - Chair
Embassy Suites at Destiny USA
Steuben County
Coleen Fabrizi - Past Chair
Corning's Gaffer District
Schuyler County
Michelle Hyde - Secretary
Clute Park / Village of Watkins Glen
Chemung County
Matt Hufnagel - Treasurer
Subway
At Large
Sue A. Poelvoorde - Vice Chair
Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway
BOARD MEMBERS:
Seneca County
Joe Gober
Americana Vineyards & Crystal Lake Cafe
Cayuga County
Mandy Webster
Hilton Garden Inn - Auburn
Cortland County
David C Lane
The 1890 House
Livingston County
Tom May
Beachcomber of Conesus Lake
Monroe County
Greg DaDuca
Visit Rochester
Ontario County
Ethan Fogg
Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
Tioga County
Todd Chandler
Tioga Downs Casino & Resort
Tompkins County
Inez Vermaas
Enfield Manor Bed & Breakfst
Wayne County
Bonnie Hays
Historic Palmyra
Yates County
Paul Curcillo
CK Cellars
At Large Representatives:
Don Bennett
Campground Owners of New York
Ex Officio:
Fred Bonn
Finger Lakes State Parks
Laury Ward
Finger Lakes Wine Country