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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…

NYSTIA Members Enjoy Preferred Rate, Fee Waiver At Iconic Hotel  The New Yorker Hotel, host of the 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting, is now NYSTIA's headquarters hotel in Manhattan! Room Rates: NYSTIA members now enjoy a dynamic negotiated rate of 25% off BAR (Best Advertised Rate) - and facility fees…

Your New York Great Destinations Travel Show Booth was on display at the Ottawa Outdoor Adventure Show at the Nepean Sportsplex on Saturday and Sunday, April 20/21. The event promoter really appreciates our new booth presentation and placed us at the show entrance in a corner booth! The show was…

Kayla Lloyd, Senior Marketing Manager at BBG&G Integrated Marketing will discuss how in 2023 Tenement Museum partnered with BBG&G to successfully market and promote the museum’s reopening. BBG&G developed and executed a digital advertising campaign that focused on bringing…

Thank you to the 250+ tourism industry professionals who joined us from across New York State, the USA, Canada and Europe at the 2024 New York State Tourism Conference in Niagara Falls! We want to express our appreciation and gratitude to the many attendees, partners and presenters who participated…

Tempest is a multifaceted agency and destination organization advocate that strengthens communities through the innovation and activation of web, marketing, and cloud software solutions. They have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the travel industry. Their results-driven approach…

During last week's Lunch and Learn Webinar Jake Buganski and Thomas Mooney from FourthIdea presented their topic VEAR into the Future: Using Augmented Reality in your Destination to Increase Engagement. Some insights from the webinar:  What is Augmented Reality?  A technology that…

Cassandra Razzi's role as the Senior Digital Sales Manager at Orange142 is to represent the Northeast, from Maine to VA when it comes to travel and tourism marketing. She focuses on DMO and CVB clients as well a EDCs and amusements, museums and trails and help them grow business by reaching new…