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Anna Hammerschmidt is a travel writer and content creator and the founder of Come Join My Journey, a travel media brand focused on inspiring and helping travelers plan memorable trips throughout New York State, the Northeast, and destinations around the world. With a strong focus on New York State…

SCHENECTADY, NY (September 2, 2026) — Experience cinema at the intersection of science, fantasy and science fiction when the 2nd Annual Sci:Fi Schenectady FilmFest returns Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, with three days of award-winning features, international and domestic short…

As the Communications Director at Explore Steuben, Mikenna Pierotti is responsible for storytelling, media relations, and public-facing communications for one of New York's premier travel destinations. Her mission is to promote the people, places, experiences, and hidden gems that define Steuben…

Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, announced the appointment of Sharon Wyman, CDME, as its new President & Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive search conducted by the organization’s Board of Directors. Wyman, who has served…

The following announcement was taken directly from the BrandUSA newsletter, fully accessible here.  Dear Industry Partners,On behalf of the Brand USA Board of Directors, I am honored to have been appointed to serve as Chair for a one-year term.In that capacity, we are writing to share important…

Economic Impact Across New York and New Jersey Exceeds Original $3.3 Billion Projection, Driven by $1.9 Billion in Direct Spending Tournament Supported More Than 27,000 Total Jobs, Generated $1.4 Billion in Total Labor Income, and Delivered More Than $414 Million in Total State and Local Tax Revenue…

Cuts Ribbon on New York FFA Building To Help Connect Fairgoers to New York Agriculture, Support Youth Ag Education Investment is Part of The Governor’s Commitment to Growing the Great New York State Fair, Having Dedicated $119 Million Since Taking Office Five Years Ago Highlights New and…

Discover New York’s revolutionary era through historic artifacts, exhibitions and interpretive experiences The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation invites visitors to explore the State Park at the Fair during the Great New York State Fair from August 26…

Empire State Development / I LOVE NEW YORK has released a Tourism Economics report with official New York State visitation and visitor spending statistics for 2025. The report details surprisingly positive results despite significant geopolitical challenges to international visitation in 2025 vs…

We are pleased to announce that Steuben County Manager, Jack Wheeler, NY will be joining us Thursday morning to welcome the attendees of the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit & Awards. Jack Wheeler serves as the Steuben County Manager, a position he has held since June 2015. In this…

LONG ISLAND, NY  (August 21, 2026) -  Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, today announces new Tourism Economics data showing that Long Island's visitor economy continues to be a powerful driver of economic growth and…

We are excited to announce that Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of U.S. Travel Association, will provide keynote remarks the morning of Thursday, September 17 at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit in Corning, New York. His remarks will be followed by a roundtable discussion of…

Join us Thursday morning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit in Corning for a workshop session presented by Courtney Rae Kasper, Executive Director at Tour Cayuga. Courtney will share how Tour Cayuga collaborated with The Culturist Group to craft a destination messaging and creative strategy…

We are pleased to announce that Mayor Pam Walker of Corning, NY will join us Thursday morning to welcome the attendees of the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit & Awards. Pam Walker has lived in the City of Corning since July 1992. Prior to moving to Corning, she worked as a city planner…

New Streamlined ‘Access Pass’ Process Helps Individuals Living with Mental Illness Verify Eligibility for Free or Discounted Access Initiative Aimed at Helping New Yorkers with Qualified Disabilities to Improve Mental Wellbeing, Community Connection by Spending Time Outdoors The New…

Join us on Thursday morning in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit as Melaine Rottkamp, President & CEO, and Kristina Mukherjee, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications of Destination Dutchess, share how agritourism is a growing opportunity in the Hudson Valley, where farms and…

A few years ago, my friends and I were hanging out on an evening like many others: nice weather, good music, and many laughs. But one thing was different. As we were relaxing in a hot tub and gazing at the black sky lit only by the glowing moon and the faint twinkle of countless stars, we noticed a…

Mark McGill is the Vice President of Ripe. Ripe's In-Market Travel Agency (ITA) empowers DMOs to stop the leakage of traveler dollars and data to external operators. Ripe’s ITA is the lodging infrastructure for DMOs to own their visitor economy. Our AI-native platform aligns lodging, events, and…

Join us on Thursday morning in Corning at the 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit to hear from Michael Martelon, President and CEO at Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, as he presents on their award winning Tourism Advocacy project, "A Rising Tide". "A Rising Tide" focuses on allocating…

Elissa Fornasiero is the President of Discover Schenectady, Schenectady County’s designated Tourism Promotion Agency and a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting travel, tourism, conferences, conventions, sports, and media production throughout the county. Their mission is to…