FAQ

Please check back again to see if your answers for the 2026 NYS Tourism Conference have been covered in the FAQ section.

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?

4/15 - Online registration is currently closed. If you are interested in attending the 2026 New York State Tourism Conference, please contact us to confirm capacity.
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.
How and where do I park?

Parking at the Washington Street Garage: Connected directly to the Delta Hotels by Marriott, Utica - 200 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13502. 525 spaces available.

Delta Hotel Guests: Use your phone number at the garage kiosk to enter. Do not insert your credit card at the kiosk. Park, then stop by the front desk to have your parking validated. Parking is $10/day and will be added to your room bill at checkout.

Overflow Hotel Guests & Day Attendees: Use your phone number at the garage kiosk to enter. When leaving the garage, you will pay with a credit card after inputting the same phone number you used to enter.

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