This sections contains periodic tourism industry news releases and tourism newsletters

• Connecticut Open House Handbook - Test
  (October 7, 2009)
• Real Fun is Closer Than You Think - CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE & TOURISM LAUNCHES 2009 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN - Plan the perfect summer escape at CTvisit.com
  (May 22, 2009)
• Connecticut to Welcome More Than 50 European Tour Operators and 250 Tourism Industry Members From New England During Discover New England's 13th Annual Tourism Summit & International Marketplace - Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism to Host the Event with the Greater New Haven Convention & Visitors Bureau
  (April 8, 2008)
• Connecticut Commission On Culture & Tourism Announces 2008-2008 Advertising and Marketing Campaign - Evolved Campaign Expands its Focus to Connecticut Residents
  (April 1, 2008)
• Commission On Culture & Tourism And Five Tourism Regions To Host Free International Marketing Workshops January 8 to 10 - Workshops to Reveal Secrets to Attracting Overseas Travelers
  (December 11, 2007)
• Governor Rell Announces $4 Million in Expanded Grants for Arts Organizations
  (October 15, 2007)
• CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE & TOURISM LAUNCHES ENHANCED CTvisit.com - Tourism Web site’s new features simplify travel planning by providing more detailed and accessible information on Connecticut’s offerings
  (October 12, 2007)
• Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism And Department Of Agriculture "Hits The Streets" of New York City With Innovative Consumer Marketing Program - Farm Fresh Apples and Pumpkins and "Closer Than You Think" Message Encourage New Yorkers to "Trade in the Everyday Grind" for an Escape in Connecticut this Fall
  (September 27, 2007)
• CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE & TOURISM’S FALL-WINTER CULTURE & SPECIAL EVENTS GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE - Comprehensive Guide Celebrates the State’s Cultural and Seasonal offerings
  (August 22, 2007)
• Connecticut Commission On Culture & Tourism Predicts A Busy Summer Tourism Season - Late Spring and Early Summer Numbers Indicate a Successful Season
  (July 23, 2007)
• CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE & TOURISM’S 2007-2008 MARKETING AND ADVERTISING PLAN AT A GLANCE
  (May 22, 2007)
• CONNECTICUT COMMISSION ON CULTURE & TOURISM ANNOUNCES 2007-2008 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING PLAN - Enhanced Campaign Positions Connecticut as an Escape that is “Closer Than You Think”
  (May 22, 2007)
• NEW STUDY REVEALS CULTURE AND TOURISM IN CONNECTICUT ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN $14 BILLION IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY - Study by Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis Marks the First in State to Examine Significant Economic Impact of Culture and Tourism Combined
  (December 7, 2006)