QUEENS — The borough's tourism group has received a $100,000 grant to continue to spread the good word about Queens.
Assemblywoman Margaret Markey, the chair of the state's tourism committee, gave the money to the Queens Tourism Council so they can continue to support the borough's local economy, she said.
“It gives me great pride to help support the outstanding work of the Queens Tourism Council as it spreads the word about our magnificent borough," she said in a statement.
The borough was selected last year by Lonely Planet as the top tourist destination in the country — and the QTC helps facilitate events like the borough's restaurant week and a Queens guide to help promote tourism.
The council grew three years ago with another grant from Markey, according to Rob Mackay, the director of tourism for the Queens Economic Development Corporation.
The most recent boost will continue social media efforts for "It's In Queens" and other networking events for local businesses.
The money will also help promote the borough's hotels, cultural venues and professional sports, like the surging New York Mets, according to Seth Bornstein, the executive director of the Queens EDC.
"[These assets] are a vital part of our local economy that creates jobs, services and increases the tax base.” he said in a statement.