Tourism Efforts

Eastern Regional Tourism District

The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce serve as the Administrative Partner for the Eastern Regional Tourism District. The Eastern Regional Tourism District’s mission is to promote and market the District as a regional leisure and business traveler destination to stimulate economic growth. Together our organizations work diligently to support the tourism economy in eastern Connecticut.

The 41 towns we represent are: Ashford, Bozrah, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Colchester, Columbia, Coventry, Eastford, East Lyme, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Hampton, Killingly, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Lyme, Mansfield, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Norwich, Old Lyme, Plainfield, Pomfret, Preston, Putnam, Salem, Scotland, Sprague, Sterling, Stonington, Thompson, Union, Voluntown, Waterford, Willington, Windham, and Woodstock. .

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CHAT

Connecticut Hospitality Awareness Training (CHAT)

The CT Tourism Coalition launched the CT Hospitality Awareness Training program (CHAT) to train frontline personnel who work at attractions, hotels, restaurants and other businesses that make up the Connecticut tourism industry. CHAT is Connecticut’s first online training program to educate workers on the fundamentals of hospitality service and the significance of tourism to our economy. The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT has partnered with the CT Tourism Coalition, to create an Eastern CT curriculum for CHAT.
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Fam Tour Eastern CT

Regional Fam Tour

Our Fam Tours (familiarization tours) are regional tours of art, culture, and tourism attractions designed for hospitality professionals. Usually held before the the tourism season begins, Fam Tours are a fun-filled day with peer-to-peer updates about what’s happening, opening and changing in the upcoming season. Hospitality professionals will be better prepared to advise guests and make contacts for successful cross-promotions.

Regional Tourism Conference: Momentum for Connecticut...

By ChamberECTOn March 4, 2026

The 2026 Eastern CT Tourism Conference brought together leaders from across the state to examine the evolving landscape of Connecticut’s visitor economy and the opportunities...

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‘Celebrate New London’ to be held July 12, Featuring...

By ChamberECTOn June 30, 2025

New Festival to Highlight City Businesses as Thousands Return for the Tribe’s Annual ‘Gift to the Community’ ‘Celebrate New London,’ a celebration of the food, live...

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Winter Wonders

By ChamberECTOn December 3, 2024

December is here and the holiday season has officially commenced! To celebrate, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut would like to announce this winter’s must-see...

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