July 24, 2012

WEDNESDAY: GOV. MALLOY CONTINUES "STILL REVOLUTIONARY" TOURISM CAMPAIGN IN EASTERN CONN.

Will Visit Destinations in Bozrah, Waterford, Noank, Niantic & Old Lyme

(HARTFORD, CT) - On Wednesday, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will continue his promotional visits of state tourism destinations with stops scheduled in Bozrah, Waterford, Noank, Niantic and Old Lyme. The visits are part of the Governor's summer-long effort to highlight the role Connecticut's hospitality, tourism and recreation attractions play in strengthening the state's overall economy.

Connecticut's hospitality and tourism industry employs more than 110,000 people, generates $1.15 billion in state and local tax revenue and is responsible for $11.5 billion in spending, according to 2011 statistics.

"Tourism has always been a good investment for the state - it is a sector that returns three dollars for every one dollar invested," Governor Malloy said. "These venues are important economic drivers that employ Connecticut residents. This summer is an excellent opportunity to build on our earlier work and strengthen the state's competitive edge."

The Governor's promotional tour follows the unveiling in May of the state's new "Still Revolutionary" marketing campaign, a new initiative that will boost revenues and draw attention to the state's distinctive attractions and extraordinary destinations through an aggressive marketing campaign. Earlier this month, the Governor made similar visits to tourist destinations in western and central Connecticut.

WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Odetah Campground
WHEN : Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 9:30 a.m.
WHERE : Odetah Campground; 38 Bozrah Street Extension, Bozrah

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Eugene O'Neill Theatre
WHEN : Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 10:50 a.m.
WHERE : Eugene O'Neill Theatre; 305 Great Neck Road, Waterford

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Abbott's Lobster in the Rough
WHEN : Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 12:00 p.m.
WHERE : Abbott's Lobster in the Rough; 117 Pearl Street, Noank

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Inn at Harbor Hill Marina
WHEN : Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 1:00 p.m.
WHERE : Inn at Harbor Hill Marina; 60 Grand Street, Niantic

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Florence Griswold Museum
WHEN : Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 2:10 p.m.
WHERE : Florence Griswold Museum; 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

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WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Governor Malloy visits Old Lyme Inn
WHEN : Wednesday, July 25, 2012; 2:55 p.m.
WHERE : Old Lyme Inn; 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme

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For Immediate Release: July 24, 2012

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