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With rising costs and increased financial uncertainty, it would be natural to assume that Americans are cutting back on travel and prioritizing other, more essential expenses. But isn’t recreation “essential” to living a happy, healthy life? That’s what I would assert. And…

On July 17, 2026, filmmaker Christopher Nolan is set to reach yet another high of his industry-defining career with the release of The Odyssey. With a budget of approximately $250 million, it's the first movie to be entirely shot on IMAX cameras. Only two cinemas in New York State are equipped to…

I have learned a lot just by exploring Canal NY's recently updated website. Canal NY focuses on promoting economic and business development along the New York State Canal System. I have experienced firsthand as a resident of a canal town that is also a Canal NY member just how interesting and…

TROY, NY – The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) today announced the recipients of the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards. Each year, this program honors exceptional achievements by New York’s destination marketing organizations, attractions, and tourism…

Thank you to the 50+ destinations and organizations of the 2026 Tourism Champions community! We were able to pursue an increasingly robust travel show schedule and invest in booth improvements in the first half of 2026 due to your growing participation. We also want to thank all the volunteers who…

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 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…

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.…