![]() ![]() Kevin was key to ensuring the success of that trip, demonstrating the quality of our natural resources and raising awareness about Oswego County as a world-class fishing destination.” The trip also gave Markly a chance to experience first-hand the superior fishing we have to offer the international tourism market. The writers, who travel all over the world exploring the best fishing areas, still refer to Oswego County and talk about their experience on ‘Catch the Drift’ with Kevin. ![]() Kevin and Andy joined us in welcoming them and brought them out on the Oswego River for an unforgettable excursion. “In the fall of 2017, I Love New York International Marketing Director Markly Wilson visited Oswego County along with travel writers from Germany. He always stepped up to the plate, happy to help promote our area and its outstanding fishery. We had the opportunity to work with him on many occasions to host tourism marketing professionals and travel writers from across the region and around the world. ![]() He provided customers with an engaging fishing experience, sharing his valuable skills and knowledge to ensure that everyone enjoyed the trip. His passing on August 21 after a nearly five-year battle with cancer is a loss for our entire community.” “His family and many friends and customers knew his passion and dedication to protecting, preserving, and promoting this world-class fishery. Davis was the owner and operator of ‘Catch the Drift’ guide service on the Oswego River where he could be found sharing the experience of fishing for salmon, trout, and steelhead in every kind of weather. “Since 1995, this award has been given to individuals, businesses and organizations to recognize their extraordinary support and commitment of time and energy to the Oswego County tourism industry,” said Rath. It was presented in his memory to his family with his wife Corey Davis accepting the plaque.ĭavid Rath, chairman of the Tourism Advisory Council David Turner, director of the Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning Department Kevin’s long-time fishing partner Captain Andy Bliss and Fran Verdoliva, special assistant on the Salmon River for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and member of the Oswego County Tourism Advisory Council, were at hand for the presentation. ![]() This year, the award posthumously recognizes the hard work and dedication of local fishing guide Capt. Markel International Insurance Company Ltd.OSWEGO COUNTY - The Oswego County Tourism Advisory Council recently held its annual Tourism Ambassador Hall of Fame Award presentation.Markel International Insurance Company Limited.He's only marking time in this job till he gets a better one. To move the feet up and down as if marching, but without going forward. ![]()
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