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The Great New York State Fair to Run Wednesday, August 26 Through Labor Day, September 7 The Fair Offers New Yorkers an Affordable, Family-Friendly Way to Get Offline and Get Outside This Summer Daily Passes Available and the Frequent Fairgoer Option Returns for Fair Superfans Centro’s…

I was 13 and not even in high school when the pandemic began. Suddenly, classes (and work meetings for others) became zoom calls and far fewer in-person experiences were available. I was confined to my home, but the even worse reality was that I was trapped in a digital world where all my education,…

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Agritourism Program Work Team is creating a statewide agritourism directory and listserv to strengthen connections across New York's agritourism community. By completing this short survey, you can: Join the statewide agritourism listserv to receive updates on…

This blog is brought to you by SLELO PRISM’s Pledge to Protect.  Whether it’s a quiet paddle, a favorite fishing spot, a morning swim, or a shoreline view from your own backyard, healthy waterways shape the way we enjoy summer. But when invasive water chestnut takes hold, those same…

AKWESASNE — (Ohiarihkó:wa/July 2, 2026) Summer has officially arrived, and with it, the 5th Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Art Show. The North Country’s largest event for Indigenous arts and culture is returning as a two-day event featuring over 100 artists, vendors, and…

Restores Visitor Capacity and Access to the Popular Gorge Trail  The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the completion and opening of the new Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park, restoring full access to the renowned Gorge and…

On Friday, June 19th, I attended a Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance community event at the Seneca Falls Museum and Tourism Center. I learned about Seneca Falls’ cultural significance and how it is using its history to drive community revitalization. In the nineteenth century, a community of…

In a world often defined by visionless economic development that causes many destinations to become far too similar, Cayuga County is proving that emphasizing what makes a place different is the most powerful tourism strategy. On June 17, I attended Tour Cayuga’s second annual Where Tourism Meets…

Events Will Include Largest Fleet of Tall Ships Sailing Into New York Harbor, Massive Aerial Show and Fireworks Weekend Will Also Include Family Friendly Sightseeing Cruises and Ship Tours 20,000 Sailors Expected in New York City Governor Kathy Hochul today helped announce major events in New York…

Earlier this year, Tour Cayuga embarked on a brand visual update to ensure cohesiveness between their digital and print marketing and to better reflect their organizational identity as Tour Cayuga in the Finger Lakes. As the top-producing agricultural county with the most freshwater coastline…

Cayuga County, NY — Tour Cayuga recognized seven partners and community leaders with the 2026 Commemorating America 250 Tourism Awards during its annual Where Tourism Meets Community luncheon on June 17 at Emerson Park Pavilion on Owasco Lake. The annual luncheon brings together tourism…

The Haverstraw Brick Museum's mission is to support the preservation of the local and regional history of the Hudson River Valley, provide an educational center to maintain knowledge of the area’s historic brick-making heritage and environmental legacy, and inspire and celebrate the vibrant…

When tourism professionals think about marketing, most of us picture social media campaigns, digital advertising, content creation, and public relations. But what if some of the most effective marketing investments aren't conventional “marketing” investments at all? Parks & Trails New York…

We are excited to announce that Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of U.S. Travel Association, will provide keynote remarks the morning of Thursday, September 17 at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit in Corning, New York. His remarks will be followed by a roundtable discussion of advocacy…

We live in a rapidly evolving attention economy in which AI is flooding the internet, resulting in concerns of oversaturation and disengagement with consumers. From written articles to YouTube videos to short-form content, AI-produced media is growing increasingly realistic yet emotionally empty.…

(Read her article below, use this link to view Emma's video) I knew I would gain an education in much more than just English literature when I started university in London. I knew I would become familiar with art and history by exploring London’s museums and being a part of its creative community.…

Legislation Honors the Legacy of Harriet Tubman and Freedom Seekers by Dedicating a Portion of State and Local Roads in their Honor New Highway Signage to Highlight Underground Railroad Landmarks from Auburn to Niagara Falls Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation officially adding the…

Alon Tourism Solutions continues its role as a dominant force in the global hospitality industry offering education, training programs, B2B sales events, and strategies to destinations and destination products to successfully drive a more robust visitor market.  A leader in educating,…

September 16, 2026Radisson Hotel Corning | Corning, NY Register Now Tourism advocacy is no longer optional. It's essential. What happens when someone in an important meeting says: "Tourism is just low-paying service jobs." "Tourism has made housing unaffordable." "Occupancy tax revenue should be…

Michele Cota is the Executive Director of Discover New England, a regional destination marketing organization promoting travel to and within the member states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Michele Cota began working for Discover New England in 2022…