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Last Sunday, NYSTIA attended the AAA Travel Cleveland Vacation Expo. Over 1,000 attendees came through the expo, wanting to learn about New York State destinations, primarily looking for unique experiences and family-friendly adventures. The Dream Destinations Travel Show in Springfield was…

  Chez Chesak, Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, will speak on the recreational development for rural economies at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference. In particular, Chez will speak on how CVB's with limited staff and financial resources can develop and maximize outdoor…

The following provides the key takeaways from the October 11th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners (previously Destination Analysts).  The presentation covered their research findings on travel loyalty, travel sentiment, marketing travel, community & local…

Janette Roush, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital at New York City Tourism + Conventions, will speak on ChatGPT and how tourism professionals can utilize the technology at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference. In this session, Janette will answer questions about ChatGPT (Is the technology…

October 2023 – In the picturesque landscapes of Otsego County, a financial savior quietly looms, often adorned with a camera and a sense of adventure - the tourist. A recent, eye-opening tourism impact report unveils a staggering reality: without the robust $352 million injected into the…

The New Destination for the Most Winter Fun Magical Attractions Will Transform the Lake George, N.Y., Areainto the Northeast’s New Wintertime Destination for Family Entertainment   LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. – This winter, Lake George, N.Y., will welcome a pair of magical celebrations to…

Geoff Freeman, the new President & CEO of U.S. Travel, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference held in Niagara Falls, New York on April 17-19. NYSTIA members are encouraged to attend and introduce the hospitality that is New York State's tourism industry! "Geoff Freeman…

Batavia, NY – The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce officially published an original 28-page soft cover children’s storybook, “Genny Sees The Eclipse” in commemoration of the 2024 total solar eclipse that will dip the county into deep twilight for 3 minutes and 42seconds.…

Did you know that the most attended National Drive Electric Week event in the country is in Schenectady, NY? As part of NYSTIA's effort to promote sustainable tourism, we exhibited at the New York Capital District Drive Electric Week & Sustainability Fair in Schenectady, NY. We saw attendees of all…

New York State in the August/September issue of ROVA - The Magazine For Epic Road Trips had some rock star inclusions in both the Brewery and Fishing content features:   3rd Annual Brewery Round Up: Earn Your Beers - Breweries that are worth the drive - "ROVA explores a range of hidden taprooms…

Hello Fellow NYS Tourism Industry Member: As we continue our work in the NYSTIA Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiative, we ask you to participate in our new, brief survey. This survey delves into DEAI in our workplace, visitation, and marketing. Our goal is to assess our…

Funding Supports Goals of New York’s Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and Emphasizes Activities that Address the Mobility Needs and Abilities of All Users Assists Municipalities in Meeting the Requirements of the Clean Air Act and the Americans with Disabilities…

NY Capital District Drive Electric Week & Sustainability Fair scheduled for Sunday, October 1st along with Schenectady Greenmarket and the Schenectady County Public Library book sale Schenectady EV Fair largest in the country for second year in a row; city named EV City of the Year in 2022 by…

New York– The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Daniel T. Rickman the new district director of its Syracuse-Upstate New York District Office. “Mr. Rickman’s appointment as District Director has placed an experienced and exceptional leader to move SBA’s vision and…

Economic Impact of $150 Million Projected for Long Island and Greater Metropolitan New York Area 225,000 Spectators Expected for Event's Return to New York State The Commissioner of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Erik Kulleseid and Empire State Development…

Winning images to be featured in 2024 calendar. WATERFORD, NY – The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is pleased to announce the winners of its 18th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Judges selected first, second, and third place winners in four contest categories as well as 12…

Corning, NY, September 18, 2023 – Bertil Vallien, renowned glass caster, designer, and innovator will visit The Corning Museum of Glass (CMoG) October 10 and 11, 2023 for a suite of special events celebrating his 60-year career and the launch of a new collection titled Passing Through—the…

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Over 200 members of New York State’s tourism industry gathered at the NYSTIA Annual Meeting, which featured a keynote from Christopher Thompson, President & CEO of Brand USA, workshops and panel discussions on destination management, marketing and stewardship, and reports from NYSTIA committees,…

Wineries, Growers, Trade, Media, Marketing Associations, and Funders are Invited to Attend Upcoming Brand Expansion Training on October 5th.   Penn Yan, NY — The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce the culmination of its Brand Expansion project in partnership with Born…