AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew Fall Attraction: Woodstock approved plans for Scranton Village, a cluster of small shops arranged around a restored 1951 carousel. The proposal also includes a cafe and general store, but no opening date has been announced. Fall Travel: Connecticut drew 72 million visitors in 2025, who spent $12 billion — a 6% rise from the year before. Local travel creator Haley Eklund points to foliage, beaches, hiking and easy access as reasons to explore the state this autumn. Food Tourism: Connecticut is adding a culinary trail spotlighting chefs and restaurants featured on television, alongside its existing pizza and oyster trails. Getting Around: Shore Line East has added four weekday trains. Separately, Amtrak’s New Haven–Providence corridor study will seek community input as it weighs future service improvements. Stay: Washington’s Mayflower Inn & Spa ranked second among Northeast hotels in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
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