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This blog is brought to you by SLELO PRISM’s Pledge to Protect.  Fall is an ideal time to tackle invasive woody plants on your property. As temperatures cool, many native plants begin going dormant, making invasive species easier to see and access. Woody plants also start moving nutrients…

Raphael Beretta, Manager of Digital Media Strategy & Content at Destination Dutchess will join us on Thursday morning in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit to share how Destination Dutchess launched Commander in Cheers Beers in October 2025. The campaign offers craft beer lovers,…

As my 13-day 'fair-cation' came to an end last week, I am excited to report that we went through a wide variety of guides, which I feel is do to the quality of the guides from our tourism champions. Fairgoers were looking for information on attractions to explore all across the state. I did notice…

Susan Green, President of Paperkite, will be joined by Ryan Geraghty, from This is Cooperstown and  Kristina Mukherjee from Destination Dutchess, on Thursday in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit to share the story behind My New York Vibe. When 20+ New York State destinations set out…

Hayley Coriaty, Director of Operations of Alon Tourism Solution, will join us on Thursday in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit to share how Amplify, a 12-month business development program, helps tourism organizations become travel trade-ready, expand their market reach, and connect…

We are excited to announce that Kelly Rankin,  Senior Project Manager and Director of Team Engagement at Civitas and Jill Delaney, President and CEO of Discover Albany, will speak Friday morning at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit on September 18 in Corning, New York.…

Ryan Geraghty, Marketing & Communications Director of This is Cooperstown, will join us on Thursday in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit to share how the Cooperstown & Otsego County Inspiration Guide isn't a typical visitor guide - it's the anchor publication of their entire…

Jennifer Ackerson, President of Alon Tourism Solution, and Lisa Simon, CEO/Executive Director of The International Inbound Travel Association, will join us on Thursday morning in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit to showcase the IITA Inbound Travel Trade Essentials Online Training…

Join us Thursday afternoon during the One-on-One Sessions at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit in Corning, where Kathleen Blan, Account Executive with ITI Digital, for a look at how New York destinations are already using automation and AI-optimized schema markup to keep their…

The August/September issue of ROVA - The Magazine For Epic Road Trips includes the Annual Round-up of craft beverages in the feature: Trail To Taproom, Best Spots For A Post-Hike Tour. Two New York State spots are included: The Drowned Lands Brewery in Warwick and Rogers'…

Anna Hammerschmidt is a travel writer and content creator and the founder of Come Join My Journey, a travel media brand focused on inspiring and helping travelers plan memorable trips throughout New York State, the Northeast, and destinations around the world. With a strong focus on New York State…

SCHENECTADY, NY (September 2, 2026) — Experience cinema at the intersection of science, fantasy and science fiction when the 2nd Annual Sci:Fi Schenectady FilmFest returns Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, with three days of award-winning features, international and domestic short…

As the Communications Director at Explore Steuben, Mikenna Pierotti is responsible for storytelling, media relations, and public-facing communications for one of New York's premier travel destinations. Her mission is to promote the people, places, experiences, and hidden gems that define Steuben…

Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, announced the appointment of Sharon Wyman, CDME, as its new President & Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive search conducted by the organization’s Board of Directors. Wyman, who has served…

The following announcement was taken directly from the BrandUSA newsletter, fully accessible here.  Dear Industry Partners,On behalf of the Brand USA Board of Directors, I am honored to have been appointed to serve as Chair for a one-year term.In that capacity, we are writing to share important…

Economic Impact Across New York and New Jersey Exceeds Original $3.3 Billion Projection, Driven by $1.9 Billion in Direct Spending Tournament Supported More Than 27,000 Total Jobs, Generated $1.4 Billion in Total Labor Income, and Delivered More Than $414 Million in Total State and Local Tax Revenue…

Cuts Ribbon on New York FFA Building To Help Connect Fairgoers to New York Agriculture, Support Youth Ag Education Investment is Part of The Governor’s Commitment to Growing the Great New York State Fair, Having Dedicated $119 Million Since Taking Office Five Years Ago Highlights New and…

Discover New York’s revolutionary era through historic artifacts, exhibitions and interpretive experiences The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation invites visitors to explore the State Park at the Fair during the Great New York State Fair from August 26…

Empire State Development / I LOVE NEW YORK has released a Tourism Economics report with official New York State visitation and visitor spending statistics for 2025. The report details surprisingly positive results despite significant geopolitical challenges to international visitation in 2025 vs…

We are pleased to announce that Steuben County Manager, Jack Wheeler, NY will be joining us Thursday morning to welcome the attendees of the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit & Awards. Jack Wheeler serves as the Steuben County Manager, a position he has held since June 2015. In this…