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Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday May 25, 2005

NEW LICVB&SC WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS LONG ISLAND ATTRACTIONS

Contact:  Kristen Matejka
Director of Marketing and Communications
LICVB&SC
631 951-3900 xt 317

LONG ISLAND GEARS UP FOR FUN-FILLED SUMMER SEASON; NEW
LICVB&SC WEBSITE HIGHLIGHTS LONG ISLAND’S MANY ATTRACTIONS

HAUPPAUGE, NY-(May 25, 2005)-  From sparkling beaches, historic mansions, great museums, and spectacular golf, to cultural events, wine-tasting vineyards, shopping, festivals and fairs, Long Island has a broad serving of summer fun planned for visitors to the area.

And now the LICVB&SC’s newly re-launched website at www.funonli.com provides several new features that make it even easier to find information on creating a memorable visit to Long Island.

The funonli.com homepage features stunning visuals from many scenic vistas on Long Island and an easy-to-read map. A calendar of events provides up-to-date information on the many exciting events occurring Island-wide.
Also new to the site is the “Request a travel guide” feature; a fast, easy way for Long Island visitors and residents to receive the newest, all inclusive Long Island Travel Guide.

The re-launched website also provides visitors to Long Island information on What to do; Where to stay; How to Get Here. Those sections lead into links where in-depth information on specific destinations, including hours and contact information; places to stay, including a list of amenities and contact information; and driving distances from different points are all posted.

The new LICVB&SC website provides visitors planning their next trip to Long Island a highly efficient tool for navigating through all that Long Island has to offer, for business or pleasure.

The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB &SC) was established in 1979 as a marketing arm for the destination’s nearly $5 billion travel and tourism industry. Based on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY, the LICVB & SC contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting Long Island as a world-class destination and by attracting individuals, tours, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events, related activities and business to Long Island. For more information about Long Island, please contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission by calling 1-877-FUN-ON-LI or visit the web site at http://www.funonli.com.

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