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The following information is taken from the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor December newsletter. For more information, please visit eriecanalway.orgThe Canalway Challenge celebrated its fifth year in 2023, with participants from 30 US states and Canada topping 1.6 million miles walked, run,…

(Voorheesville, NY) – John Boyd Thacher State Park proudly announces its National Natural Landmark designation by the National Park Service. Under the stewardship of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, the park showcases the distinctive ridge of the…

The New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC) announces this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified providers to develop & operate, and/or support, a variety of recreational  adventures, available to people of all abilities, in a New York State Canal System location,…

David Reichbach, Vice President of Development at Future Partners, will speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference on the future of the meetings industry. David will share insights from Future Partners' latest edition of their annual meeting planner study, which explores brand strength, perceptions,…

Saunders College of Business' Department of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) hosted its first Hospitality Innovation Conference on Friday, December 1, organized by Dr. Edwin Torres, Chair of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Innovation at RIT.…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of construction on the first phase of the Adirondack Rail Trail, a 34-mile, multi-use recreational corridor for outdoor adventurers between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid. The first of three construction phases converted the former railbed along the…

Chris Boggs, Senior Director, Search Engine Marketing at Workshop, will provide an overview of AI tools that can support marketing strategies and execution for destination marketing organizations at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference, held in Niagara Falls, NY on April 17-19. In this session, you'll…

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today awarded $1,035,340 in Community Forest Conservation grants to four Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Long Island towns. The grant program provides funding to communities to protect forest resources of…

Penn Yan, NY, November 28, 2023: The New York Wine & Grape Foundation (NYWGF) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Upstate NY-based brand-building firm, Agency 29 to lead a comprehensive statewide Vineyard Survey initiative. Ag Access and Deep Planet AI will also partner with NYWGF…

Brendan Woodruff, Director of Sustainability at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), will speak on the State of New York’s climate and sustainability policies and programs, and moderate the sustainability panel at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference, held in…

"What I Am Thankful For: YOU!"A note from Bob Provost "One year ago, in our Thanksgiving newsletter, I reflected on the many reasons to give thanks and look forward to 2023. Today, I am grateful to reflect on a 2023 that in many ways exceeded expectations and anticipate a 2024 full of promise. In…

Last weekend, NYSTIA's Brooke Wilson was joined by three of our Higher Education Advisory Council members Brandi Guerinot (Niagara University), Ingrid O'Connell, (SUNY Schenectady), and Edwin Torres, (Rochester Institute of Technology) at the New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA)…

Last Friday, November 17, Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance held its Annual Meeting at FLX Live in Geneva, NY. In addition to the election of officers and board members for 2024, a briefing on seasonal canal maintenance and upcoming projects were provided by Joell Murney-Karston from the NYS…

WATERFORD, NY- The public is invited to pick up a free 2024 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calendar starting December 1, 2023 at selected libraries and visitor centers throughout the National Heritage Corridor. The calendar features winning images from this year’s Erie Canalway photo…

Program Changes Will Accelerate Development of EV Charging Infrastructure and Stimulate $4 Billion in Total Investment in Charging Infrastructure Overall EV Budget Increases From $701 Million to $1.24 Billion, with $372 Million in Funding to Support Programs in Disadvantaged Communities Changes Aim…

The following provides the key takeaways from the November 8th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners. The presentation covered their research findings on Travel Sentiment, 2024 Total Eclipse, Marketing Travel & AI, Shopping & Travel.  The most significant findings…

Pittsford, New York – November 9, 2023 – Donald G. Bennett, Jr. practically grew up in the outdoor hospitality industry, and his years of dedication to that industry was honored on November 4th as Campground Owners of New York (CONY) inducted him as the 18th member of its Hall of Fame.   The…

Can you believe it’s time for another round of nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards? It seems like just the other day we were in Rochester with our colleagues, celebrating and highlighting the winners from 2022. Our committee is excited to see what’s in store for 2023, and that’s…

Last weekend NYSTIA promoted your destinations at the Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo at the Albany Capital Center. The two-day show saw thousands of outdoor enthusiasts seeking winter and outdoor adventure opportunities across the state. Our booth was on a corner next to the New York…

Madeleine Gionet, Director of Marketing at New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, will speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference on their upcoming Centennial celebrations and the formation of the parks and historic sites system we know and love today. Learn more about…