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Join us on Wednesday May 15th for a workforce development webinar on the use of the J1 program and how it can help your organization. This webinar will be presented by Chad Hendricks, President of Experienced Associates LLC, and Scott Swagler, General Manager of the DoubleTree Niagara Falls USA, and…

Matt Rocha is the Account Executive of Travel & Tourism at Aki Technologies. He is responsible for bringing Aki's suite of digital marketing products to destinations across the country. Matt and his team craft forward-thinking strategies for destinations to help them rise above the sea of…

Thomas Birch is the Director of Regional Sales for New York State at Intellicor Communications. With more than 25 years working in the Printing Industry, Thomas is a natural entrepreneur who has developed leadership and sales skills that have earned him the reputation of being honest, trustworthy,…

Matt Rocha, Account Executive of Travel & Tourism at Aki Technologies, will lead a hands-on workshop where you'll master practical applications of generative AI, transforming how you engage with tourists and create compelling marketing content. Learn by doing as you follow along with live…

During last week's Lunch and Learn Webinar Cassandra Razzi from Orange 142 presented her topic: DEI in Tourism Marketing.  Some insights from the webinar: Who is Orange 142? Black owned and operated Travel focused Media ad tech platform They help DMO's with Multicultural Marketing Understanding DEI…

As the media sales assistant at New York Family, Anastasia Aktipis supports the sales team in selling advertising space across various media platforms such. Her tasks can include researching potential clients, preparing campaign presentations, coordinating ad placements, managing client inquiries,…

As the Sales Account Executive at Ripe, Abigail Pippen is responsible for growing business partnerships within the northeast and midwest regions of the United States. Ripe is a lodging software provider that shifts bookings directly to sites that create the demand for lodging, such as destination…

Jake Buganski is the VP of Client Engagement at Fourth Idea. In this position he works with new and existing clients to get the most from their relationship with the agency. Having spent most of his career on the DMO side of the tourism industry, he is able to thoroughly understand the needs DMOs…

The following provides the key takeaways from the April 24th Structured for Success: Content Publishing Best Practices webinar presented by Destinations International.  The presentation covered website structure, content opportunities and best practices.  The key takeaways are as follows: Website…

(WATERFORD, NY)- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has released an Erie Canalway Bicentennial Marketing Toolkit to help municipalities, nonprofits, tourism agencies, and businesses along the canals prepare for the bicentennial of the Erie Canal in 2025. Organizations are invited to…

COOPERSTOWN, NY – Through a collaborative effort by 10 organizations in Otsego County, a new partnership with the What’s Upstate NY initiative has resulted in the launch of a new website that answers a need for an inclusive and engaging recruitment tool showcasing the region. The…

Paul Muir is the President of the International Travel Show and oversees the ITS2024 event development and management. The International Travel Show is a major Conference and Exhibition for the travel, tourism and meetings industry taking place in NY from September 10-12, 2024. ITS2024 features a…

WATERFORD– Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to trace history and track miles as part of the Canalway Challenge in 2024. The free program welcomes people of all ages and abilities to set a personal mileage goal and then walk, run, cycle, or paddle along the NYS Canal…

On Sunday, April 28th, your New York Great Destinations Travel Show Booth was displayed at the Dream Destinations Travel Show at the MGM Resort in Springfield, MA. The booth was positioned on a corner near the ballroom entrance, which ensured maximum visibility and accessibility for the…

Brand USA's most recent Partner Webinar took a deep dive on the German market. Their team discussed upcoming events, in-market programs and ways to maximize partnership opportunities in Germany.  Here are a few key takeaways: Outbound travel from Germany is projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels…

The NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are pleased to announce that 43 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants totaling $196,349. The grants will support eight tourism infrastructure…

During last week's Lunch & Learn Webinar, Kayla Lloyd from BBG&G Integrated Marketing presented her topic: BBG&G: Digital Discoveries: Lessons Learned from Tenement Museum.  Some insights from the webinar: BBG&G's Full Service Capabilities Brand Brand positioning strategy Market research Media…

Wednesday, May 1 at 12:00 pm E.T. Cassandra Razzi, Senior Digital Sales Manager at Orange 142 will discuss understanding DEI, why DEI matters and stats about NY State Diversity. She will then go on to give examples and best practices, a case study, and key takeaways.  Why you should attend: To…

Livingston Energy Group's EV chargers at LEGOLAND New York were featured in the latest issue of Funworld, the digital magazine published by IAAPA, the Global Association for the Attractions Industry! Titled, "The Future of Fun is Sustainable: Attractions Embrace Eco-Friendly Changes,"…

Berkeley Young is President of Young Strategies, a Charlotte, NC company. Young’s hands-on experience running a CVB/DMO and managing a golf resort community gives him a unique edge when analyzing research data. Young has conducted research and planning studies in 36 states and is currently working…