Membership Overview

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.
2025 NYSTIA Membership Map

Membership Investment

Becoming a member is simple. Our membership levels are broken down into three main groups:

  1. Matching funds-eligible and officially-designated county TPAs & DMOs differentiated by annual budget,
  2. Tiered levels separated by organization and individual type,
  3. Solution providers and travel content creators.

Select the relevant membership level below and then complete the membership registration form.

Group 1 - 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

Group 2 - Additional Tier Levels:

Tier Level

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.
  • Accommodations and Campgrounds (125+ Rooms/Sites)
  • Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals (100,000+ annual visitors)
  • State Level Tourism Related Associations/Organizations & Transportation Companies
  • Restaurant Chain within New York State
 $545
B
  • Village, City, Town-level NON-TPA Destination Marketing Organizations, including Chambers of Commerce, government offices.
  • Accommodations and Campgrounds (25-124 rooms/sites)
  • Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals (10,000 - 99,999 annual visitors)
  • County/Regional Level Tourism Related Associations/Organizations & Transportation Companies
  • Colleges/Educational Institutions
 $395
C
  • Accommodations and Campgrounds (under 25 rooms/sites)
  • Single location Restaurant, Craft Beverage Producer, Agri-Tourism Destination In NYS & Community-Level Transportation Companies
  • Museums, Attractions, Cultural Institutions and Events/Festivals (under 10,000 annual visitors)
 $245

D
  • Individuals (not representing any organization/business)
 $150

E
  • Students registered through Higher Education Institution or NYSTIA member internship.
  • Distinguished Member Emeritus (DME) by invitation only
 $0

Group 3 - Solution Providers & Travel Content Creators:

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.

Travel Content Creators: Travel content creators (journalists, bloggers, influencers, etc.) interested in details for our residency program, please reach us at info@nystia.org.

Not sure where you fit? Contact us!