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Ash Murray is the Public Relations Manager for the Cayuga County Office of Tourism. As Public Relations Manager, they oversee all communications (both internal and external) for the organization. They write press releases, submit media pitches, and provide editing assistance for marketing…

Tim Kelleher heads Workshop, a distinguished Destination Marketing company based in the scenic settings of Lake Placid and Saratoga Springs, NY. For over 40 years, Workshop has been instrumental in crafting focused marketing strategies for destinations, ensuring they stand out in New York's diverse…

Twin Travel Concepts, a tour operator in the Hudson Valley outside NY City, is proud to announce the acquisition of All American Tours, a dynamic tour operator for over 50 years. After 53 groundbreaking years, David Burns and All American Tours, Inc. will now partner with Twin Travel…

Todd Garofano, Executive Director at Discover Schenectady, will speak on the DEAI In Action: From First Steps to Results panel on Thursday, September 14th at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting. In particular, Todd will speak on how Discover Schenectady kick-started their DEAI strategy by focusing…

The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and Hudson River Valley Greenway are excited to announce the Hudson River Valley Ramble begins on September 1st and is back with a NEW photo contest! The Ramble Photo Contest gives participants an opportunity to capture the most…

LAKE GEORGE, NY — Alpha Win hosts the 17th annual Lake George Triathlon Festival this coming Labor Day weekend. On Friday, September 1 through Sunday, September 3, the bikeways, sidewalks and shores of Lake George and Queensbury will be filled with willful athletes competing to win one of the…

NYSTIA exhibited at the Prime Life Expo at MGM Grand Springfield in Springfield, MA, on August 27th. Attendees were predominately aged 50+ and many were looking to plan their next trip to New York! They expressed interest in historic sites, parks, and multiday trips through different destinations…

Rebecca Griffin, Hospitality Department Chair/Faculty at Monroe Community College - Hospitality, will speak on the DEAI In Action: From First Steps to Results panel on Thursday, September 14th at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting. In particular, Rebecca will speak on her involvement…

Cass Harrington, President & CEO at Destination Marketing Corp. (Otsego & Schoharie Counties TPA), will speak on the DEAI In Action: From First Steps to Results panel on Thursday, September 14th at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting. In particular, Cass will discuss the intricacies of the successful…

MacKenzie Zarzycki is the Director of Marketing & Communications at Discover Saratoga.  As the Director of Marketing & Communications for Discover Saratoga, MacKenzie's role involves creating and implementing marketing strategies that promote Saratoga County as a premier destination for meetings…

Malta, NY - Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the leading trade association for independently owned campgrounds in the state, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. The event will take place from November 2nd to November 5th, 2023 at the…

Gain insights on the tools, strategies, partnerships, and technology available to assist you in meeting your destination marketing and management goals in 2024 and beyond on Thursday afternoon at the 1:1 Member-To-Member Networking Sessions at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting! These 15-minute, free…

Center to connect students with high-paying jobs and job training KINGSTON, NY - The Ulster County Legislature approved a lease agreement at its August 15 meeting, greenlighting County Executive Metzger’s plans to create a Workforce Innovation Center for the Green Economy at iPark87, the site of…

Vacationing families using an Electric Vehicle need to know where to get a charge along the way.    To assist, DiscoverUpstateNY.com, the 'Go To'  tourism website for Upstate New York, has developed an interactive Charging Station Map.    The map searches for…

WATERFORD– The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has received a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service to support economic development through the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities in the Mohawk Valley.  …

On Thursday morning of the Annual Meeting, Geoff Lacher, Senior Tourism Data Analyst at Rove will be presenting their workshop, Blending Datasets to Uncover Hidden Gems.  This session will be about showcasing New York State County data, they will explore multiple data sources and demonstrate how…

Kayla Lloyd, Marketing Manager for BBG&G Integrated Marketing will be presenting Thursday morning at the Annual Meeting, their workshop, Unlocking Marketing Success: Mastering the Marketing Funnel for Lead Generation and Conversions. Join BBG&G Integrated Marketing for an insightful session on…

NYSTIA's new Travel Booth was featured at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY, from August 3rd through 6th and Legoland, NY on August 7th and 8th. The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is a premier comedy festival celebrating the life and work of Lucille Ball.…

Carrie Tschetter is the President and Director of Business Development at Archer ATR. As President and Director of Business Development, Carrie is responsible for developing and maintaining client and partner relationships. She believes in collaboration and honest communication and she enjoys…

Jennifer Ackerson is the President & CEO of Alon Tourism Solutions.  Jen Ackerson, President of Alon Tourism Solutions is a 25+ year veteran of the tourism industry with deep experience in every supplier category. She is an expert in educating and connecting tourism destinations/suppliers with…