March 1, 2013—HARLEM (NY) — Landmarks of Harlem’s cultural legacy dot its streets — the Apollo Theatre, the Cotton Club, the Lennox Lounge — and now a newly formed official group of representatives hope to boost the iconic neighborhood as an international destination.
The recently-established Harlem Tourism Board launched the “Our Harlem, Your Harlem” campaign on this week to coordinate between the neighborhood’s various businesses and promote them to the world.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for all of New York, the U.S. and the world at large, says Publisher, Debert Cook, CMP,” one of the newest members of the Board’s Advisory Committee. “No where else in the world will you find such a mix of eclectic history that propels through these streets to serve as a civil rights book of challenges and progress. There’s a rapid change of landscape happening in Harlem and local residents must continue to be an active part of it.”
The group, largely made up of local business leaders, hopes to start tourism initiatives including establishing neighborhood-wide business promotions, creating special tours and erecting information centers, among other things. The ultimate goal is to draw local businesses closer together in the hopes that they may all grow more profitable together.
“Harlem has a wealth of historical landmarks and interesting attractions to draw in visitors,” said Eugenia Foxworth, the board’s vice president and local real estate executive. “Our campaign will ensure that Harlem attractions get the attention they deserve.”
“Harlem is an international community,” said Debbie Kops, board member and owner of a local tour company.” “There is room for everyone. Come visit.”
The HTB website will soon be the place to good to learn about places to go and things to see in Harlem the best known urban inner city community in the world, says Tony Rogers, President HTB.
The Harlem Tourism Board’s web site www.harlemtourismboard.com will be up and running by mid March.
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