FAQ

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If you do not see your question listed below, please contact rachele@nystia.org.

Are the pre-conference meetings open to everyone?

The pre-conference meetings on the morning of April 22 are open to all registered attendees of the 2026 New York State Tourism Conference.

If you are not registered for the Conference but would like to attend, please note that the sessions will have limited seating and restored attendees will be prioritized. If you are not registered and interested in attending, please contact rachele@nystia.org. She will take your name down and let you know if there are seats available shortly before the 22nd.

How do I register?

You can register within minutes on our online registration platform. Register now.
I am having trouble changing the details on my registration.

Please contact rachele@nystia.org detailing what you need to be edited. She will get back to you as soon as possible.

Help! I am having issues booking my room.

2/11: The Delta Hotels by Marriott Utica is currently fully booked, however we have multiple nearby partner hotels secured for you to choose from with fabulous rates!

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Can I travel to Utica by train?

Attendees can arrive at and depart from Utica Union Station via Amtrak. Courtesy of Amtrak, passengers can book their travel at a 15% discount.

The discount will be automatically applied when qualifying travel is selected, or passengers can use the Amtrak app and enter code V639 when booking their trip.
Are ride share companies active in Utica?

We have confirmation from our colleagues in Oneida County Tourism that Uber and Lyft are available in Utica.

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