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Travelers are increasingly seeking a unique, authentic travel experience. As destinations strive to be more data-driven and focused on destination development efforts, measuring and tracking the visitor experience is increasingly important. Destinations International’s 2023 Future Trends Study, in…

The Empire State of Pride Conference, New York State’s inaugural conference for Pride organizers, will be held on Friday, November 8th in Syracuse. This one-day event is designed to support the LGBTQ community across the state by offering opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration…

Last weekend, New York State tourism destinations were represented in our exhibit at the "Travel Show Trifecta" weekend! All across the Northeast, the NYSTIA team made sure that the charm and diversity of New York State were top of mind.  Nate Gresock was in Ohio at the AAA Cleveland Vacation Expo,…

During last week's Wednesday Webinar Seth Orozco, Sales Director at Sojern presented his topic: Data-Driven Strategies To Boost Tourism and Increase Ticket Sales.  Some insights from the webinar: What is the most valuable resource on Earth?  Data is now the most valuable asset in the…

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled Fall Fest Weekend in Skaneateles, starting Friday, October 25th! This charming lakeside village is pulling out all the stops for a family-friendly celebration full of activities for kids and adults alike. From scavenger hunts and walking tours to cozy fall…

After a successful three-day Lake George Village Oktoberfest, Adirondack Brewery is continuing Oktoberfest season with the block party of the year located on Sewell Street in Lake George. Organizers added an extra hour to this year’s Adirondack Oktoberfest Charity Block Party and have doubled…

During last week's Wednesday Webinar Jessie McNaughton owner of Lift Bridge Yarn and creator of the NY Fiber Trail presented her topic: Creating a Niche Tourism Trail.  Some insights from the webinar: Background on Jessie  Knitting since she was 10 years old  Owns a yarn shop in Fairport, NY …

Joe Turkel is the President and Group Publisher of Globelite Travel Marketing - DreamScapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine, which publishes print and digital magazines focusing on the travel and tourism sectors. Their goal is to produce high-quality publications designed to engage and inspire their…

The Friends of the New York State Military Museum will host award-winning historian and author Colonel (Ret.) Kevin J. Weddle at the museum at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. The museum is located at 61 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. The by-invitation only event will allow those invited to meet Col.…

Join us on Wednesday October 23rd at 9:15 AM for a presentation by Bridget Cerrone & Matt Sourwine from Advance Media New York to learn how best to use your content well! Come and learn how Vox Pops can be beneficial for your destination! By bringing a unique blend of humor, energy, and…

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package designed to help small businesses open quickly and stay open longer with reduced costs and less paperwork requirements. Legislation S.8203/A.8427-A extends temporary permits to more New York City businesses. Legislation S.9685/A.7116 doubles the…

The Tourism Champions booth returns to the nation's #1 National Drive Electric Week event, exhibiting at the New York Capital District Drive Electric Week & Sustainability Fair in Schenectady, NY! As part of NYSTIA's efforts to promote sustainable tourism in New York State, we love supporting EV…

Join us on Wednesday October 16th at 9:15 AM for a presentation by Seth Orozco from Sojern to learn how best to leverage data and enhance your marketing efforts! Data, Data, Data. You hear about it all the time and how it can help your business. But how? Join Sojern, a thought leader in the digital…

A seasoned tourism executive with more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Don Welsh has held positions with almost every sector within the travel and tourism industry. He currently serves as the President and CEO of Destinations International, the global trade association for convention…

During last week's Wednesday Webinar Mark Luciano from Brookfield Renewable US presented his topic: What You May Not Know About Hydroelectric Power. Some insights from the webinar: Intro on Mark Works in Brookfield's Public Relations, connects with the local communities   Oversees the charitable…

Cayuga County, October 2024 - Traveler spending plays a crucial role in bolstering Cayuga County’s economy by injecting vital revenue into local businesses and services. This influx of spending not only helps sustain existing enterprises but also encourages new investments, leading to a more…

Video of the Ceremony Available on YouTube Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners, the consortium building a new Terminal 6, today celebrated a key milestone in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport, where members of…

We brought the Tourism Champions booth to the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies Quebec Summit in Montreal on September 25th. We were with Kirk D'Souza from REACH GLOBAL, there to represent I LOVE NEW YORK in the Brand USA pavilion. We talked to many travel advisors promoting New York State. We…

Join us on Wednesday October 9th at 9:15 AM for a presentation by Jessie McNaughton from NY Fiber Trail to learn how to create a niche tourism trail from scratch. Register now! Jessie will be sharing how she created the NY Fiber Trail, a season-long self-guided tour of 78 yarn shops, fiber…

Join us October 2nd at 9:15 AM for our Wednesday Webinar presentation by Mark Luciano from Brookfield Renewable U. S.  to learn how you can achieve green goals! Register now The most abundant rural resource in New York? The most enduring native industry in Upstate New York? Who continues to be a…