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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…

Wheresight is delighted to offer NYSTIA members exclusive access to our Activate5 program at a significantly reduced rate.   As a NYSTIA member, the standard $900 setup fee has been waived, reducing the total investment from $4,995 to $4,095 only $819 per business for 12 months.   Activate5 is…

The Canal New York Marketing & Business Alliance invites members, friends, and tourism colleagues to join them in Seneca Falls on Juneteenth for an engaging three hour program of reflections, presentations, networking, and professional development focused on heritage tourism, community…

Cayuga County, June 2026 – Tour Cayuga is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Tourism Support Grant program. This year, a total of $30,000 has been awarded to support 22 local events, programs, and community experiences taking place throughout Cayuga County. The Tourism Support…

The New York State Fair (or as I call it "Faircation") is one of my favorite events of the year. I absolutely love the 13 full days of speaking with fairgoers about all the fantastic destinations and attractions New York State has to offer. I think you will too, if you join me this year! This is a…

Please join us in welcoming Colton Sears, NYSTIA's 2026 Roger Dow Travel & Tourism Intern. Colton is a student at Cornell University, studying Hotel Administration with a specialization in Marketing and a minor in Film. Fundamentally, Colton is interested in the business of people. Whether it's…

Emma Huhtala is a student at University College London (UCL), a university in Central London ranked ninth in the world by QS World Rankings. UCL is known for its international community and its emphasis on inclusivity and academic research. As an incoming final-year student at University College…

WATERFORD- As the NYS Canal System opens for the year, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to three images that capture the canals’ beauty, vibrancy, and…

Bubar joins the NFCC sales team following several years with the Merani Hotel Group, where she previously served as Catering Sales Manager before most recently working as Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Administrator. In her new role, Bubar will focus on attracting meetings, conferences,…

Nick Beaulieu is a Sales Director at Sojern, the leading AI-powered marketing platform built for hospitality, designed to boost growth and profitability for the travel industry. The Sojern marketing platform is a set of easy-to-use software and services that delivers unrivaled traveler insight,…

SCHOHARIE COUNTY, NY — Visit Schoharie County is officially becoming ‘Upstate Vacations’ - a new brand identity, a redesigned inspiration guide, and a fresh way of telling the stories that have always made this corner of New York worth the drive. Most of the people who find their…

May 21 2026, Ontario County, NY — As communities across the country commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and summer travel trends indicate an increase in shorter stays and national travel this 2026, Visit Finger Lakes (www.visitfingerlakes.com) is highlighting a summer lineup of events that…

ALBANY, N.Y. (May 13, 2026) - The Albany Convention Center Authority (ACCA) announced today that it is seeking proposals from qualified strategic marketing and communications firms to develop and implement a comprehensive brand strategy. This initiative comes as the Authority embarks on a $55…

The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) invites proposals for a Destination Sales and Marketing Consultant – Meetings & Events to establish and promote Jamestown, NY as a destination for boutique meetings and conferences. The Request for Proposals (RFP) comes from a public-private…

Cayuga County, May 2026 – Marking its 31st anniversary, Tour Cayuga will host its second annual Where Tourism Meets Community luncheon on Wednesday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emerson Park Pavilion in Auburn. The event brings together tourism partners, local businesses, elected…

Archival Photos Link: Mel Brooks Places Career Archives at National Comedy Center - Dropbox Jamestown, NY – May 13, 2026 – Mel Brooks and the National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced today that the…

We completed the first half of our 2026 travel show season by showcasing your Tourism Champions Booth at the Museum Association of New York Annual Conference at the New York State Museum in Albany, NY. We had a lot of interest from museums looking to connect with counterparts in tourism…

Travis and Carol Cain are the Co-Owners of Brave World Media, a full-service creative agency specializing in social strategy and management, brand storytelling, design, web development, video production, and photography — with deep expertise in tourism and economic development marketing. Grounded…

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the launch of the I BIRD NY Library Lending Program. The program will expand access to free birding equipment by offering backpacks with binoculars and reference materials about birding in New…

In recognition of National Small Business Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the launch of the Sustainable Business Navigator program to provide free advice to small businesses so they can cut costs while also helping the…