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Our Membership Community - All Are Welcome!
The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) Membership Community includes:
- New York State's regional and county Tourism Promotion Agencies (TPA's);
- Major Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO's), Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVB's);
- Major cultural and visitor attractions (e.g., LEGOLAND NY, Summit One Vanderbilt, National Baseball Hall of Fame, Corning Museum of Glass, Strong Museum of Play, The Wild Center, Rainbow Air);
- Hotels (e.g., The Harbor Hotel Collection, High Peaks Resort, etc.);
- Wineries, distilleries, craft brewers, and other regional/local business attractions;
- NYS Associations whose missions are aligned with the visitor economy and tourism;
- Major state, national and international solution providers who serve the visitor economy and tourism.
Membership Benefits
When you join the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA), you're joining a statewide network of tourism professionals, destination organizations, attractions, accommodations, businesses, and industry partners working together to strengthen New York's visitor economy.
As a member-driven, member-directed nonprofit organization, NYSTIA provides advocacy, professional development, networking opportunities, marketing support, and industry resources designed to help your organization succeed. All Membership Benefits
Membership Investment
We offer tailored investment levels based on your organization type. Select the category that best fits you below, then complete your application.
Not sure where you fit? Contact us!
Destination Organizations:
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》Matching Funds-Eligible and Officially-Designated County TPAs & DMOs
Organization's Annual Budget
NYSTIA Investment
Less than $500,000
$650
Between $500,000 to $999,000
$700 Over $1,000,000
$825 -
》Non-TPA Destination Marketing Organizations (including Destination Marketing Organizations, Chambers of Commerce, State Level Organizations, etc.)
Tier
Organization Type
NYSTIA Investment A
County-level or larger NON-TPA destination promotion or destination marketing organizations including chambers of commerce, membership organizations and government offices.
State Level Tourism Related Associations/Organizations & Transportation Companies
$545
B
Village, City, Town-level NON-TPA Destination Marketing Organizations, including Chambers of Commerce, government offices.
County/Regional Level Tourism Related Associations/Organizations & Transportation Companies
$395
Education & Professional Development:
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》Colleges/Educational Institutions
Membership Investment: $395 (Tier B)
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》Individuals (not representing any organization or business)
Membership investment: $150 (Tier D)
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》Students & Distinguished Member Emeritus (DME)
Membership investment: $0 (Tier D)
Industry Services:
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》Industry Allied Solution Providers/Partners
Solution Providers supporting the efforts and success of tourism businesses and organizations. Learn more about the basic and enhanced Solution Provider Membership Opportunities.
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》Travel Content Creators
Travel content creators (journalists, bloggers, influencers, etc.) interested in details for our residency program, please reach us at info@nystia.org.
Tourism Businesses & Attractions:
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》Accommodations and Campgrounds
Tier Level
Room/Site Size
NYSTIA Investment A 125+ Rooms/Sites
$545 B 25-124 rooms/sites
$395 C Under 25 rooms/sites
$245 -
》Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals
Tier Level
Annual Visitors
NYSTIA Investment A 100,000+ annual visitors
$545 B 10,000 - 99,999 annual visitors
$395 C Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals (under 10,000 annual visitors)
$245 -
》Restaurants, Craft Beverage Producers & Agritourism Destinations
Tier Level
Organization Type
NYSTIA Investment A Restaurant Chain within New York State
$545 C Single location Restaurant, Craft Beverage Producer, Agri-Tourism Destination In NYS & Community-Level Transportation Companies
$245