The discussion at the December meeting of the Greater Cape Ann Tourism Council confirmed what we’ve known for quite some time: the “off-season” is becoming a more exciting time for visitors to – and residents of – our communities. In our December 16 meeting, we reviewed tourism activity in late fall and looked ahead to […]
Tourism Council Update – December 2022
The holiday season brings a festive close to the year for our region’s visitor-based economy, and in the November 18 meeting of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council, we turned our attention not only to the holiday events and activities in the final weeks of 2022, but also to what we experienced […]
Tourism Council Update – November 2022
Cape Ann offers visitors something every season. In the summer, visitors enjoy our beaches, whale watching, outdoor concerts, and the region’s major events. The fall offers beautiful autumn colors along our marshes and parks – and a world-class painting competition. Winter brings holiday activities, bird-watching, and stunning snow-covered vistas. Spring marks the return of ships […]
Tourism Council Update – October 2022
While visitors to Cape Ann were still enjoying many summer-like days, the Greater Cape Ann Tourism Council turned its attention to fall, looking ahead to events, activities and other happenings in the coming months. Atop the list was Cape Ann Plein Air, the annual outdoor painting competition that attracts artists and art lovers from across […]
Tourism Council Update – September 2022
With the summer season on the wane and Labor Day weekend rapidly approaching, the 38th annual Gloucester Schooner Festival and fall and winter events were the main topics of conversation at the August 19 meeting of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council. The focus on these upcoming activities carried over to our […]
Tourism Council Update – August 2022
Summer visitors are a major focus of the Greater Cape Ann tourism community, but just as important are plans for the months – and the year – ahead. This focus on the future was the main topic of discussion at the July meeting of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Tourism Council, as we […]