THE ASSOCIATION CARRIES ON-GOING PROGRAMS OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PARTICIPATING COUNTIES BY OPERATING COORDINATED, COOPERATIVE PROMOTIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE THE UTILIZATION, AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT, OF CULTURAL, HISTORIC, RECREATIONAL, AGRICULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, COMMERCIAL AND OTHER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH SERVE TO ATTRACT ADDITIONAL VISITORS AND TRAVELERS TO THE CAPITAL-SARATOGA REGION.