The Little Beer Bus - The Face Behind the Little Beer Bus

Who is the little Beer bus?

The Little Beer Bus Story

The Little Beer Bus, Hudson Valley Brewery and Distillery Tours was founded and created in 2007 by Tania P. Dougherty, Certified Travel Counselor and Certified Meeting Professional. The Little Beer Bus, is a spin off of The Little Wine Bus, Hudson Valley Wine Tours and Events, and the newest addition is The Little Beach Bus, New York and New Jersey Shore Beach Tours and Parties.  All of her Beer, Wine and Beach tours specialize in fun and extremely creative day tours, special events, corporate events and team building, birthday parties, bachelorette/bachelor parties, anniversary and engagement parties, beer/wine dinner parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, family reunions, and more.

Tania has over 18 years of experience in the travel industry and a strong background in planning special events, corporate meetings and outings for some of Wall Street’s most prominent firms.  She now operates her businesses full-time.

Tania grew up in the historic Hudson River Valley in upstate New York, where her family still resides.  Over the years, she has traveled the globe sampling some of the world’s greatest beer and wine adventure tours in areas such as Ireland, France, Italy, and Sicily.

Wanting to share her deep passion for unique adventure travel and a good “Brewski”, Tania created the ultimate niche, The Little Beer Bus, Hudson Valley Brewery and Distillery Tours to let others experience the charming, yet fun and hip family-owned breweries and distilleries in this picturesque Hudson Valley Region.

Tania earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Management and Leadership Studies from New York University. She graduated from the Institute of Certified Travel Agents where she received her Certified Travel Counselor designation and soon after received her Certified Meeting Professional certification from the Convention Industry Council.

Since starting her companies, Tania has received recognition from multiple institutions and has been asked to speak at New York University as well St. Johns University's School of Hospitality.  She has also been featured in USA Today as well as numerous magazines such as Biz Bash, Hudson Valley Magazine, Meetings and Conventions and more. Over the years, growth with The Little Wine Bus included a business partnership with Expedia.com and both The Little Wine Bus and The Little Beer Bus are now some of the largest and most popular tour options within New York City, the surrounding states, and tourists from around the world join her tours each week.

Our Active Memberships Include

International Airlines Travel Agent Network (I.A.T.A.N.)
The American Society of Travel Agents (A.S.T.A.)
Meeting Professionals International (M.P.I.)
The Shawangunk Wine Trail Association

** We operate as a full-service Travel Agency and Tour Operator**

Our Tours

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