News from the Noteworthy from the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce

Summer Tourism Promotes Development

Travel and tourism are among the most powerful ways of connecting locals and travelers worldwide while simultaneously powering up the local economy.

With visitor spending continuously on the rise, Otsego County generated more than $37 million in state and local taxes in 2022. This total includes food and beverage, lodging, retail, transportation, and other forms of recreation, including events. Additionally, tourism-related jobs tremendously impact our immediate community, supporting over 2,878 jobs, roughly around 13.2 percent of Otsego County’s total jobs.

Cooperstown and Otsego County are home to some of the most unique places in America!

Sure, being the baseball capital of the world might be the main reason so many come to visit us; however, there is so much more than meets the immediate eye. Tourism inspires people to visit towns, boosting the local economy and bringing people into shops, eateries, lodging, and events. With ample opportunities aside from baseball, local businesses can interact with travelers and generate various types of wealth.