Sustainable Saratoga Announces New Executive Director Kelsey Trudell

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Sustainable Saratoga has announced Kelsey Trudell as their new Executive Director.

Kelsey is a South Glens Falls native who moved back to this area after spending several years in Phoenix, AZ. In Phoenix, she worked for the Arizona Sustainability Alliance, an organization with many similarities to Sustainable Saratoga.

Kelsey has a BS in Environmental Science and Geology from SUNY Oneonta and a post graduate credential in Environmental Leadership from SUNY College of

Environmental Science and Forestry.

Kelsey is ready to put her experience and energy to work:

“I’m so excited to join Sustainable Saratoga. I believe that a grassroots approach to sustainability is the best way to make a positive impact in our community.”

Saratoga Arms Voted #1 Hotel in Saratoga Springs by U.S. News & World Report

SARATOGA SPRINGS —

Saratoga Arms, an independently-owned hotel in downtown Saratoga Springs, has been ranked the top hotel in the city in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Hotels Ranking.

“It’s always nice to be recognized by the industry, by guest reviews, and to see that they still love coming to Saratoga and to Saratoga Arms,” said owner Amy Smith.

The U.S. News & World Report ranks hotels with a rating of 3.5 stars or higher, judging them on their hotel class, guest ratings via TripAdvisor, and awards and recognition received, according to the U.S. News & World Report website.

Smith and general manager Rachel Boggan said Saratoga Arms has been able to stand out due to their guest service. Smith emphasized that the hotel looks to “curate your experience for you.”

“We see ourselves as ambassadors to this area,” Smith said. “Really, all we need you to do is make a reservation with us, and we will handle most anything that comes our way that you want to do in this town.”

Smith said that while getaways can take effort to plan, Saratoga Arms looks to take care of this aspect for guests to allow