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During last week's Lunch & Learn Webinar, David Krauss, CEO and Co-founder of Rent Responsibly, presented their topic: How to Effectively Leverage Your Short-Term Rental Community. Rent Responsibly enables DMOs to connect with STR hosts in their destination to provide education that evaluates guest…

Visit Finger Lakes has shared a RFP concerning their exciting Virtual Museum project; a multi-year, multi-faceted endeavor that will bring Augmented Reality to their historic markers, statues, and plaques in Ontario County. Please see the below RFP attached for Creative Services in Augmented…

Mark Dorr, President of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) provided insights and remarks on the Proposed Executive Budget and its effects on New York State's tourism industry. In this inaugural webinar, Mark discussed the budget and legislative advocacy priorities for…

Renderings Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a major construction project to enhance the passenger experience and transform the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art gateway for travelers living in and visiting the Southern Tier Region. Major…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the grand opening for the $35 million Cambria Hotel in Lake Placid – the first new hotel to open in Lake Placid since 2013. The modern, 105,645-square-foot hotel features 185 guest rooms, a restaurant, event space and a waterfront gathering area, and will…

Last weekend, NYSTIA exhibited at Pittsburgh's only dedicated travel and tourism marketing event, the 2024 Pittsburgh travel showcase Presented By AAA Travel. The three-day showcase saw many dedicated travelers looking to plan their next New York State vacation. Attendees were interested in…

Mayor Bob Restaino was born and raised right in Niagara Falls. After graduating from Niagara Catholic and studying history and political science at NCCC and Niagara University for undergraduate studies, Bob completed law school at UB. From the beginning, Bob always intended to stay and practice law…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the FY 2025 Budget. This budget reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to making New York more affordable, more livable and safer – while utilizing a fiscally responsible approach that keeps the State on a steady path for years to come.…

Attention Local Organizations and DMO’s: Get additional PR for your Upcoming Events and Festivals by listing them FOR FREE on the DisoverUpstateNY.com tourism website’s Events Calendar Page! The DiscoverUpstateNY website features thousands of attractions and is seen by 80-200K viewers a…

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve access to…

I am excited to be on the Tourism Excellence Awards Committee where we highlight and recognize your hard work throughout the year! We have a great year ahead for New York State Tourism and we can’t wait to share what you have been working on! Recognizing this state for all it contributes to the…

2024 State of the State "Our New York, Our Future" Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. The State of the State includes 204 bold initiatives to make New York more affordable, more livable and…

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York Sea Grant (NYSG) today announced $388,289 in grant awards for eight projects that address the diverse environmental needs of waterfront communities in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River region. Funding for these projects…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA NMFS) provided notice of the 2024 request for nominations for At-large members to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council…

LAKE GEORGE, NY (January 8, 2024) — Preparations are underway for the grooviest winter bash in the Adirondacks so grab your crew and get ready to get funky!Here’s the lowdown: Funky Ice Fest returns to Adirondack Pub & Brewery located at 33 Canada Street, Lake George, on Jan. 20 and 21 and Jan.…

The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System including canal waterways and Canalway Trail. The 2024 program will support tourism infrastructure and…

David Krauss is the CEO and Co-Founder of Rent Responsibly, where his role is to steer Rent Responsibly toward its mission at all times. David makes sure that the work they do positively impacts their partners as well as the communities they serve. He believes that doing good is a prerequisite to…

On August 10, four EV chargers were highlighted at Washington Town Hall.  "In the center of Millbrook, the four public EV charge ports are a vital amenity which will attract visitors to the Village, serve employees who drive EV's here and want to top off before heading home, and benefit…

Lisa Pellegrino, Client Services Strategist at the Center for EcoTechnology, will speak on the Sustainability Panel on Thursday, April 18th at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference. Lisa will be giving an overview of the Center of EcoTechnology (CET), food waste, the no-cost technical assistance…

WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security extending the visa interview waiver authority for low-risk applicants, which was set to expire on December 31. The visa interview waiver…