At its October Annual Meeting, members of the Vermont Attractions Association (VAA) named Vermont Chamber Vice President of Travel and Tourism Chris Fogg as their new President.
Vermont Attractions Chairman of the Board Gary Neil of Quechee Gorge Village noted, We are looking forward to working with Chris. He brings to the post of President a wealth of marketing experience as well as a fresh perspective.
Fogg has been the Vermont Chamber Vice President of Travel and Tourism for nearly two years. Formerly the Director of Marketing for the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, Fogg possesses extensive sales and marketing experience working with the Vermont Convention Bureau, the Burlington Free Press, and Sage Hotels Inc. in Boston.
Fogg stated, I am delighted to accept the nomination as President of VAA. Our organization has a proven track record in enticing visitors to experience a Vermont vacation. I look forward taking this already successful association to an even higher level of marketing success.
The VAA was founded in 1965 to promote attractions throughout the state of Vermont and establish, develop, and promote high standards of tourism in Vermont. Currently sixty-seven attractions throughout the state comprise this premium organization representing the highest standard in education, quality, and craftsmanship. The VAA is managed by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce.
The VAA publishes 1.2 million copies annually of the popular Vermont Attractions Map & Guide, maintains a popular website at www.vtattractions.org, attends national tourism industry shows, and publishes members events in the This Month at Vermont Attractions newsletter.
Fogg replaces Sue Kruthers, former Vermont Chamber Vice President of Travel and Tourism.