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Karl Llewellyn is the International Commercial Director for Wheresight. Wheresight is a groundbreaking platform and consultancy designed to enhance digital maturity for destination management organizations (DMOs) and tourism bodies worldwide. Wheresight leverages proprietary software and the…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) took action today to help provide much-needed certainty to manufacturers following unprecedented federal actions that challenge implementation of clean vehicle requirements. “The poor precedent set this week by some members of…

We are all looking to bring in new visitors that we don’t already have. Here’s a way to do that: RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazine delivers affluent, high-value motorcyclists who take multiple trips each year and are actively seeking new destinations with scenic roads, local…

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for the Oh, Canada 2.0 Briefing with James Sauter, Sally Donovan and Jamie Mageau from Rove. Though data points to a general decrease in Canadian visitors to the US, there are many positives to consider in travel sentiment, particularly with…

Date and Time: Monday Jun 23, 202510:00 AM - 2:30 PM EDT Welcome Remarks: Captain Tammee Poinan Grimes, Chair Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance James Lester, Executive Director of the Niagara History Center Program: Building an Actionable Marketing Plan Guest Speaker: Nicole Mahoney, President,…

Wappingers Falls, NY, May 29, 2025--The 2025/2026 edition of the award winning New York By Rail can take you places you’ve never imagined. Published by Content Studio New York, this year’s guide, with its vintage inspired cover, is the ultimate playbook to traveling by Amtrak in New…

Towns of Covert and Ulyssess and Village of Trumansburg to manage site of former Boy Scout Camp Barton Partnership awarded $100,000 grant to develop a comprehensive plan and facility assessment for the park The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the towns of…

Seth Orozco is the Vice President of Travel & Tourism for Elite Media Group. EMG is a full service marketing agency that focuses on performance marketing for travel brands. Their specialty is targeting the travel audience to reach and convert event, festival, and luxury travelers.…

Comprehensive Marketing Effort Includes New Domestic and International Advertising, an I LOVE NY Mobile Marketing Tour, and Continued Industry Relations Efforts To Promote Visitation New Ads Can Be Viewed Here and Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of I LOVE NY's new integrated…

Empire State Development is continuing to encourage participation in the New York State Study of Public and Private Museums, and is pleased to share that Wilkening Consulting will be hosting a series of webinars designed to help institutions understand how to participate in this important…

Join us for the upcoming webinar Stay & Recharge: How NY Hotels Can Get Funded for EV Infrastructure with presenters from Lynkwell and NYSTIA! You’ll learn how hotels and other eligible properties can access available funding, what incentives are offered, and how to get started. Discover…

Market & Event Center on South Street Marks Completion of Anchor DRI Project View Before and After Photos of Completed Market & Event Center Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the substantial completion of Glens Falls’ Downtown Revitalization Initiative projects at a ribbon-cutting…

Nominate Now Recognizing our accomplishments fuels our passion. It's time to celebrate the incredible work of the New York State tourism industry through the New York State Tourism Excellence Awards! The Tourism Excellence Awards will be the highlight of the Tourism Excellence Summit in Lake George…

Nate GresockConsumer Programs CoordinatorNew York State Tourism Industry Associationnate@nystia.org

Canandaigua, NY. (May 19, 2025) ─ Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (FLVC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alicia M. Quinn as its next President & CEO, effective May 29, 2025. Quinn will succeed President & CEO Valerie Knoblauch, who is retiring after 40 years of leadership and…

We are ramping up to launch our Wednesday Webinar series again immediately following our Tourism Excellence Summit in September.  We would love to share the full schedule in the beginning of August to promote the webinars and maximize the attendance ahead of the Summit. It is a simple form that…

Katie Phelps is the Senior Sales Manager for Radisson Hotel Corning. This hotel is a premier full-service hotel, located right in the heart of Corning's Gaffer District. Their mission is to provide groups with an elevated experience in a hometown setting, all while upholding award winning levels of…

Mitchell Knox is the Eastern US Account Executive for ITI Digital. ITI Digital delivers what matters most—a destination’s content. Their state of the art platforms automate the delivery of real-time, relevant information while giving destinations’ teams complete editorial control. Unlike…

Conditions can change quickly and without warning when you're swimming, fishing, or boating—especially near dams. Protect yourself with these tips from Brookfield Renewable.

Nominate Now I am excited to be on the Tourism Excellence Awards Committee for a third year where we highlight and recognize all your hard work! We have a great year ahead for New York State Tourism and we can’t wait to share what you have been working on! Recognizing this state for all it…