Port Washington becomes more recent addition to Discover LI Downtown Deals Mobile Pass. From left to right: Mayor Nora Haagenson of Village of Baxter Estates; Nassau County Legistlatore Delia DeRiggi-Whitton; NY State Representative Gina Sillitti, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Donna Rice, BID Board Member, Kristen Reynolds, Discover LI; BID Board Members Michael Tucker, Sue Sullivan, Bill Gordon, Holly Byrne, Bill Haagenson and Annette Oestrich; Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Clerk Wayne Wink from Town of North; New York State Senator Anna Kaplan; Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte; and Richard Kessel, Nassau County IDA.
Port Washington joins downtown promotional program developed during the pandemic geared towards supporting the deeply impacted tourism and hospitality industry
LONG ISLAND, NY (June 25, 2021) – Created by Discover Long Island in partnership with Nassau Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Downtown Deals Mobile Travel Pass expands to include Port Washington. This free mobile travel pass offers itinerary suggestions and exclusive discounts to explore Long Island downtowns and support local businesses.
“The $6.3 billion hospitality industry has been the hardest hit industry in our region as a result of COVID-19 and the recovery of this industry is paramount to our small businesses and maintaining our quality of life,” said Kristen Reynolds, President & CEO of Discover Long Island. “We are grateful to the Nassau IDA for their continued support of the mobile Downtown Deals Travel Pass and encourage residents and visitors to utilize this digitized platform to explore the charming downtown of Port Washington, along with all of the other vibrant downtowns that are the fabric of our community.”
The passport is a free program that all locals and visitors can sign up for to provide inspiration and discounts when visiting Bay Shore, Farmingdale, Great Neck, Greenport, Huntington, Patchogue, Rockville Center, and now Port Washington.With over 100 local businesses included within the passport, it showcases the best of these Long Island downtowns in an easy, mobile-friendly way.
Deal seekers will find the process easy. There is nothing to download. Sign-up for a Downtown Deals Travel Pass by visiting www.discoverlongisland.com/deals. A link is sent, which opens the passport and directs the user to add the button icon to their home screen. Once the user is ready to redeem their discount, they simply show their phone at the ticketing or checkout counter to access their deal.
“We are excited to work with Discover Long Island and be a part of Downtown Deals! As a Gold Coast waterfront town, Port Washington has always been a desired, ‘waterfront destination’, going back to our roots in the late 1800’s, when people wanted to escape the hustle, bustle (and summer heat) of New York City,” said Bill Gordon, Port Washington BID President. “As a result, Port Washington is an attractive destination because it has so many activities, making it easy to fill a full day or weekend, and all are within short distances!”
The Port Washington BID welcomes visitors to explore this waterfront town. Come by boat, car or train for easy access to historical gold coast mansions, to the quaint Main Street shops and spectacular sunsets. As a peninsula on the North Shore, Port Washington offers multiple ways to get out on the water. For those who just want to experience the nautical views from land, they can enjoy a stroll along the shore or outdoor dining at several locations.
“The waterfront is the superstar of Port Washington, especially in the summer, but we also welcome visitors to explore all the great options we have to offer throughout town,” says Holly Byrne, Executive Director of the Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District. “Downtown Deals makes it easy for everyone to find something special with a few simple clicks.”
Special deals from the Downtown Deal Partners include:
- Complimentary Self-Guide History Tour at Sands Point Preserve
- Port Salt Cave offers two specials: 2-for-1 Salt Cave Sessions Wednesday and Saturdays or Thursday Night Ladies Night – Group of up to 6 for $200
- 10% Off 21′ To 27′ Bareboat Rentals from Long Island Boat Rentals
- Stay at Fathoms Hotel & Marina and get 15% off select rooms Monday – Friday when you book for November through April
- Atlantic Outfitters currently offers 20% Off Kayak & SUP Rentals Monday to Thursday
- Wharf Sports gives 20% off sports simulators Monday to Thursday
- LaMotta’s offers boaters 10% off dock and dine – exclusively for those who dine on their boats
- Get a free beer or Sake with purchase of an Entrée at IKEDO Ramen
- Landmark on Main Street is offering $5 off show tickets all Summer
- Get 10% off specialty soft drinks when enjoying waterfront dining at Butler’s Flat Clam Shack
“Following on the success of the pilot launch, we’re excited to add 5 additional downtowns to the Travel Pass,” says Richard Kessel, Chairman of the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. “We appreciate the efforts of the Discover LI team, and the importance of supporting our downtowns, small businesses, and the hospitality industry in general.”
“We are looking forward the expansion of the successful Downtown Deals program. Initiatives like these are key to encouraging residents and travelers to visit our bustling downtowns while giving a boost to our local business owners. Thank you to the Nassau IDA and Discover Long Island for continuing to support our businesses as they work to bounce back from COVID-19,” said County Executive Laura Curran.
To sign-up for the Downtown Deals Travel Pass and view a listing of businesses and deals currently available, please visit DiscoverLongIsland.com/Deals. If you interested in learning more about the program, please contact tourism@discoverlongisland.com.
About Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District
The Greater Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID) is committed to improving the economic and business health of the Port Washington area through marketing, promotion, physical improvements and enhanced municipal services for all those who live, work and visit our community.
The Port Washington BID can be reached by email at gwpbid@optonline.net or visit the website to learn more at www.portwashingtonbid.org.
About Discover Long Island:
Discover Long Island is the region’s official destination marketing and leadership organization charged with furthering the destination’s thriving visitor economy, which saw record-breaking highs in 2019 generating $6.3 billion in visitor spending. The organization ensures Long Island’s coveted quality of life, thriving industries, and dynamic destination offerings are promoted on a global level, furthering economic development and spurring visitation to this world-class destination. For more information, please call 631-951-3900 or visit DiscoverLongIsland.com.
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