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Are you ready to have fun, make meaningful connections, and support the next generation of tourism professionals? Join the 2026 Scholarship Auction Committee and be part of something truly special! As a committee member, you'll collaborate with colleagues across New York State’s 11 tourism…

Last week’s Wednesday Webinar featured an informative and inspiring presentation from New York Power Authority/NYS Canal Corporation representatives Darby Racey, Program Manager and Alyson Danielewicz, Supplier Diversity Program Manager, who shared with us new updates for the On the…

Real Travel. Real Buyers. Real ROI. Why 2026 Will Be Your Biggest Year Yet. After more than two decades and over 120 Travel & Adventure Shows, one fact remains unchanged — face-to-face always beats digital. You can pour money into clicks, impressions, or boosted posts. But nothing replaces…

Join us on Wednesday October 29th at 9:15 AM for our Wednesday Webinar presentation from Kyle Pierce from STQRY to learn practical insights into designing and building your own captivating virtual experiences! This webinar will showcase how STQRY was leveraged to create the Finger Lakes Virtual…

On Sunday, Brooke Wilson traveled east to promote New York State destinations at the Dream Destinations Fall & Winter Travel Show in Springfield, Massachusetts, engaging with a steady stream of New England travel intenders eager to explore the Empire State. Huge thank you to Steve Fox and the…

In previous presentations and webinars on this topic, Rove shared survey findings from Leger, a Canadian firm specializing in travel and tourism research. Their initial May study explored Canadian attitudes toward U.S. travel. Leger has now completed a follow-up Fall study, providing a more…

At a Press Event held in Rensselaer today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced several passenger-friendly initiatives for the Empire Corridor. ESPA President Gary Prophet was an invited guest at the event. Highlights: Amtrak is restoring trains #235 & #238 between Albany & New York Penn Station…

Your New York State Tourism Champions booth was at the AAA Cleveland Vacation Expo, held at the Embassy Suites Cleveland Rockside on Sunday, October 19th.  The expo had a good mix of families and retirees looking to plan their next vacation.  We saw good traffic in the booth from expo…

PENN YAN, NY, October 16, 2025 — The Finger Lakes is the Wine Enthusiast’s 2025 Wine Star Award American Wine Region of the Year, honoring two centuries of innovation, sustainability, and cool-climate excellence.  This Wine Star Award recognizes the Finger Lakes’ legacy as one…

Join us on Wednesday October 22nd at 9:15 AM for our Wednesday Webinar presentation from Darby Racey from New York Power Authority/NYS Canal Corporation to learn about the new updates from the NYS Canal Corporation!  We will share the latest updates from the On the Canals program, with a focus on…

Last week’s Wednesday Webinar featured Kayla Lloyd from BBG&G Integrated Marketing, who shared insights on keeping the human element at the center of marketing in an increasingly AI-driven landscape. Kayla emphasized that while AI is transforming how stories are created, it’s not replacing the…

Allyshia Hamilton is an award-winning journalist and television host with a passion for all things adventurous and whimsical. She is the host/executive producer of the critically acclaimed New York based travel and lifestyle show, “Get Away for a Day with Allyshia Renay!” and…

Last week’s Wednesday Webinar featured Brendan Woodruff, Director of Sustainability at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), who shared insights and actionable strategies for hosting more sustainable events at destinations and facilities across New York State. Brendan spoke…

LAKE LUZERNE, NY — The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB (LGRCC&CVB) and the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) are proud to announce a joint ribbon cutting celebration for Sundance Ranch Lake Luzerne, the region’s newest event venue located at 465…

Your New York State Tourism Champions booth was at the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors' (ACTA) 2025 Quebec Travel Industry Summit, on Wednesday, October 1, at the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel. Diego Gantiva Gomez from REACH GLOBAL, representing I LOVE NEW…

SCHENECTADY, NY (October 8, 2025) — Discover Schenectady today announced that Schenectady County will continue its celebration of the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with a stopover on Tuesday, October 14 from the Seneca Chief—a full-scale replica of the very first…

Join us on Wednesday October 15th at 9:15 AM for our Wednesday Webinar presentation from Kayla Lloyd from BBG&G Integrated Marketing. Register Now In this session, attendees will explore how to strike the right balance between automation and authenticity in travel marketing. We’ll unpack how to…

"We are thrilled to showcase Corning, a place where ideas take shape and creativity shines — from its legendary glassmaking to our historic Gaffer District, alive with boutique shops, art-filled public spaces, and an impressive culinary scene. It’s a community that reflects both tradition and…

Cassandra Razzi of Orange 142 led an engaging presentation on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—a new approach to improving visibility within AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. Cassie explained that while SEO and GEO work hand in hand, they are not the same…

World-Class 34-mile Adirondack Rail Trail Now Open for Year-Round Public Use Adirondack Railroad Tupper Lake Station Platform Completed View Photos and Video of the Adirondack Rail Trail View a Map of the Adirondack Rail Trail Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of two major…