June 27, 2026June 29, 2026By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

People’s Hospitality: The New Economics of Tourism in the Hudson Valley and Catskills

Regional visitor spending is approaching $5.7 billion and accelerating. The forces driving that growth — wellness travel, locally owned vacation rentals, and a high-value traveler seeking authenticity over amenity — deserve a closer look than legacy metrics have been giving them. People’s Hospitality: The New Economics of Tourism in the Hudson Valley and Catskills […]

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025By Hudson Valley Style Magazine

New Short-Term Rental Tax Law Shakes Up Hudson Valley & Catskills Airbnb Market

New York State has enacted first-of-its-kind legislation to regulate short-term rentals (STRs) statewide – a move with major implications for popular vacation rental areas like the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Senate Bill S885 (Hinchey) and its chapter amendment (designated Chapter 99 of the Laws of 2025) establish a statewide short-term rental registry along with […]