Press Room
About Salem: Salem, Massachusetts, is a destination recognized around the world for its rich history, which includes the tragic Salem Witch Trials of 1692, the glorious maritime era that left its indelible mark on Salem through architecture, museums, and artifacts, and for its month-long celebration of Halloween. Today Salem more than 800,000 visitors come to Salem annually, generating more than $55.6 million in tourism spending.
As the destination marketing organization for the City of Salem, Massachusetts, Destination Salem cooperatively markets Salem as one of Massachusetts' best destinations for families, couples, domestic, and international travelers who are seeking an authentic New England experience, cultural enrichment, American history, fine dining, unique shopping, and fun.
- Press Contact: Kate Fox, Executive Director, kfox@salem.org or call 978.741.3252.
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 630, Salem MA 01970
2009 and Earlier: Media Coverage
2009 and Earlier: Press Releases
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2010 Press Releases
April 4, 2010: Healthy Living in Salem
May 6, 2010: Summer Events in Salem
July 21, 2010: There's an App for that - Salem, that is!
Destination Salem in the News - 2010
Disney Family.com, August 27, 2010: A day out in Salem, by Stephanie Ogozalek
Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia, MO, August 15, 2010: Bewitched by Salem, by Haley Adams
The Salem Gazette, July 29, 2010: City Mulls mobile app for services; tourism app already in place, by Ben Snow
The Boston Globe, July 26, 2010: Cruise ships helping boost Salem's economy, by Bella Travaglini
The Salem News, July 23, 2010: Tourism office reaches out with iPhone app, by Stacie N. Galang
The Salem News, July 17, 2010: First of cruise ships docks in Salem today, by Stacie N. Galang
Boston.com, July 16, 2010: 15 Salem sites make top 1,000 list
The Salem News, July 13, 2010: Oh, the 1,000 places you'll go, by Chris Cassidy
The Salem Gazette, June 10, 2010: Wharf speed ahead: Sale of Blaney Street land advances waterfront plan, by Lisa Guerrero
The Salem News, May 27, 2010: Salem Ferry Cuts Fares, by Tom Dalton
The Salem News, February 2, 2010: Tourist businesses weather the storm, by Amanda McGregor
Media Coverage: 2009 and Earlier
Special Occasions Magazine, November 9, 2009: It's Beautiful, It's Bewitching, It's Salem
Boston Family Life, November 2, 2009: Salem is geared to become a premier Christmas destination north of Boston
The Valley Breeze, October 28, 2009: Spend a Day in Salem Seeking History, Witches, by Kristin Russo
Cape Cod Life, October 2009: Salem, by Julie Cotnoir
MetroWest Daily News, October 17, 2009: Culture and kitsch collide in Salem, by Alexander Stevens
(Alex Stevens' story was picked up by multiple publications in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York via the Gatehouse News Service.)
WABI-TV5 News Desk, October 8, 2009: Pirates, Ports and Potions - Salem, Massachusetts
The Salem Gazette, September 3, 2009: Celebrate the 200th birthday of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne
Special Needs at Sea, September 2009 Newsletter: City Highlight: Salem, Massachusetts
The Sunday Times, London, April 12, 2009: Bewitched by Salem, New England, by Brunonia Barry
The Queens Times, April 9, 2009: Which Witch is Witch? (Page 4) by Merle Exit
The Salem News, March 6, 2009: Our View: Portrait of a City, editorial by Nelson Benton
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, March 1, 2009: Mother and daughter fall under Salem's wintry spell
The Salem News, January 14, 2009: Salem sees 10 per cent jump in tourism
The Sun Chronicle, Attleboro, MA, October 23, 2008: Witches & More
The Salem News, October 20, 2008: Tourists Flock to Salem for Halloween, History
The Miami Herald, October 12, 2008: Bewitching Salem gets into the holiday spirit
The Salem News, October 8, 2008: It was a big first weekend for the Halloween season
The Salem Gazette, October 2, 2008: Got lederhosen? German-style Oktoberfest comes to Salem
The Salem News, October 1, 2008: Parade kicks off a month of Haunted Happenings
The Hartford Courant, September 28, 2008: Halloween is now its own season
Newsday, August 17, 2008: Bewitched by Salem
New York Times, August 1, 2008:Tales of Ipswich Lace and Stitches of Salem
The Boston Globe, July 29, 2008: Salem's new lot: A marketing campaign links a new book, its publisher,
The Salem News, July 29, 2008: Author's success could augur windfall for Salem, too
The Salem Gazette, July 18, 2008: Salem author's "The Lace Reader" puts the city in the center of its mystery
The Salem News, July 8, 2008: Witch City sees first step in attracting cruise ships
Travel Writers Magazine, July 5, 2008: Auto Vacations Close to Home, but Worlds Away from the Every Day
UMass Amherst, Spring 2008: Museum Quality
Sail Magazine, June 16, 2008: Classic Sights, Classic City: Salem to host the 26th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival
The Salem Gazette, May 1, 2008: Salem prepares for a new kind of tourist: cruise ship passengers
The Salem News, May 1, 2008: Two cruise ships heading to Salem this summer
The Boston Globe, April 17, 2008: Visitors Guides a hot item at weddings
The Boston Globe, January 30, 2008: A Bewitching City
Article.net, December 2, 2006: Romantic Destinations in Massachusetts
Travel Writers Magazine, 2005: Salem: America's Spellbinding Seaport City
International Press
ilTurista.com, Italy, October 2009: Autunno in Massachusetts: tutti gli eventi e le manifestazioni
TakeTheFamily.com, UK, October 27, 2009: Family Halloween Events: Halloween on the US East Coast
Sunday Mirror: Homes & Holidays, October 28, 2007: Halloween: Getting into spirit of things in Witch Country, USA
Sued Deutsche, October 10, 2007: Halloween in Salem: Lasst die Toten sprechen!
Press Release: 2009 and Earlier
December 17, 2009: Wicked Good Ways to Ring in the New Year in Salem, Massachusetts
December 17, 2009: Historic Federal Street Image Wins Destination Salem Photography Contest
September 17, 2009: Salem & Radio 92.9 Partner to Produce Halloween Concert
June 22, 2009: Destination Salem Releases Motor Coach Map (View Map here.)
June 17, 2009: Salem is Set for the Fourth
June 17, 2009: Salem Ferry Cruises into its Fourth Season (View Cruise & Play locations here.)
June 17, 2009: Salem Maritime NHS to Waive Tour Fees on Three Summer Weekends
March 3, 2009: Destination Salem unveils 2009 Visitors Map & Travel Guide
January 16, 2009: Strategic Plan for Tourism Marketing Unveiled
October 20, 2008: Salem Prepares an Exciting Halloween Finale
October 8, 2008: Buried Treasure Event, November 23, 2008
September 9, 2008: 2008 Haunted Happenings Guide Released
August 11, 2008: Destination Salem Hires Agency to Create Marketing Plan
August 8, 2008: Witches Cup Returns to Salem Common
August 7, 2008: 26th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival Returns to Salem
July 10, 2008: The Lace Reader inspires Collaboration
June 25, 2008: Bentley Motors Bringing International Press to Salem
June 16, 2008: Summer Fun for Families in Salem, Massachusetts
May 29, 2008: Cadillacs on Salem Common
May 22, 2008: Destination Salem Receives Adams Arts Program Grant
May 15, 2008: Salem Ferry Launches Third Season
March 17, 2008: Substantial Increase in Salem Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue
March 12, 2008: Destination Salem Releases 2008 Visitor Guide
October 29, 2007: Salem Tourism Office Charts a New Course