Membership Benefits V2

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.

Membership provides access to exclusive savings and cost-sharing opportunities that help stretch your budget and increase your impact.

Savings for Marketing & NYSTIA Initiatives:

• Cost-effective cooperative marketing and event participation opportunities. All Co-ops.
• Tourism Champions consumer travel show participation, saving members more than $2,000 in visibility and promotional costs. Tourism Champions.
• Grant-supported tourism marketing initiatives that can reduce participation costs by up to 50%. 

Savings at NYSTIA Events:

• More than $500 in registration savings annually for NYSTIA's signature events, including the New York State Tourism Conference and Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit. Our Events.
• Access to discounted hotel rates negotiated for NYSTIA events.

Stay connected to the latest industry trends, best practices, and tourism leaders while building meaningful relationships with colleagues across New York State.

Education:

• Educational sessions at live and virtual events featuring industry experts and thought leaders.
• Lead or participate in various webinars covering tourism trends, research, marketing strategies, and emerging issues. All webinars.

Networking:

• One-on-one networking opportunities with tourism solution providers and industry partners. Our Solution Providers.
• Access to and the ability to share tools, resources, and planning materials to support both daily operations and long-term strategy. Our resources.
• A statewide peer network for sharing ideas, challenges, and solutions through various NYSTIA committees. Our Committees.
• Request NYSTIA speakers for conferences, meetings, and events. Podium Proposal

NYSTIA works year-round to elevate tourism's importance to policymakers, community leaders, and the public.

• Access, engage with, and contribute to tourism talking points, economic impact data, and advocacy materials that affect the entire New York State tourism community. Our Advocacy Work
• Connect with state and federal elected officials, participate in industry-wide advocacy campaigns and initiatives, and monitor proposed legislation affecting New York's tourism industry. Our Advocacy Action Center

Your membership supports efforts to:

• Advance tourism as a key economic driver across New York State 
• Raise awareness of tourism's value among residents, businesses, and policymakers.
• Encourage career exploration and workforce development within the tourism sector.
• Foster collaboration across destinations, attractions, accommodations, and tourism-related businesses.

Together, NYSTIA members are shaping the future of tourism in New York State.

Learn more about membership investment or become a member.