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NYSTIA exhibited at the Ottawa Travel & Vacation Show at Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on April 1st and 2nd. This was our first show in Ottawa since the pandemic. Canadian travelers are excited to come back to New York State and experience all the unique destinations New York has to…

FIRST TIME - Flexible Itinerary: All of the featured destinations are proximate to our host hotels, so a large shuttle bus will run continuously, departing from the hotels every 20 minutes beginning at 3 PM and moving attendees flexibly from location to location!  Program-Related Destinations:…

Regular SEO audits are crucial. It ensures that your website has the highest SEO standards and is optimized for search. This workshop, presented by BBG&G's Kayla Lloyd and Alyssa Maroney, will help you understand the benefits of SEO and regular SEO audits - as well as what they need to do to get…

The following provides NYSTIA Data Analyst Ryan Maercklein's insight and takeaways from the Navigating Economic Uncertainty and How to Prepare Your Destination webinar presented by Civitas and Tourism Economics. This webinar was highly informative; insights were provided regarding the…

Dr. Bridget Niland, Dean of the College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management at Niagara University, will speak on the Workforce Development panel on Wednesday, April 19th at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference. In particular, Bridget will share the actions and strategies implemented…

 New Campaign Will Highlight New York's Baseball Legacy and Will Encourage Fans to Plan a Baseball-Themed Getaway    Attractions and Events Highlighted at iloveny.com/baseball Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new travel and tourism partnership between I LOVE NY, the New…

Penny Peters, Manager at Akwesasne Travel - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, will speak on 'Sharing the Mohawk Spirit - The Akwesasne Travel Story' as part of the transformational tourism bloc on Wednesday, April 19, at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference. In particular, Penny will discuss how connections and…

New York City’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces New Name and Brand Identity System #WHATSGOODNYC Social Campaign Launches Today Harnessing the “Opinion Power” of Millions of New Yorkers New York City (March 28, 2023) —…

Dine with us at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference and explore a flavorful experience in Oswego, New York! The menus at the Best Western Plus Oswego Hotel & Conference Center have been carefully selected* by Executive Chef Mark Pluff and staff to highlight the best the region has to offer.  Check…

Both the NYS Senate and Assembly have approved budget proposals restoring the $1 million dollar cut in Tourism Matching Funds proposed in the Executive Budget Proposal. Their proposed budgets would match the $3.5 million allocated in last year's budget.  NYSTIA communicated early in…

Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian at Saratoga County, will speak on the groundwork being laid in Saratoga County in preparation for commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution as part of the 'New York and the 250th: A Historic Opportunity' panel at the 2023 NYS Tourism…

Bill Sweitzer, Director of Marketing at the NYS Canal Corporation, will moderate the New York's Great Outdoors panel on Thursday afternoon as part of the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference held in Oswego, NY on April 19-21. The discussion will highlight the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities…

Meghan Lawton, President & CEO at Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA), and Paul Steely White, Executive Director at Parks & Trails NY are invited to make brief remarks during the April 20th evening banquet at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference in Oswego, NY.  Meghan recently assumed…

NYSTIA exhibited at the Adirondack Sports Summer Expo at Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York on March 18-19. We were able to add this show to our schedule at no additional cost to our Tourism Champions because of your robust support. It was our first time exhibiting at the…

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new grant program that will fund the installation of EV chargers and other alternative fuel infrastructure. The $700 million funding opportunity is part of the DOTs ongoing initiative to build a national charging network of 500,000 public chargers…

Start preparing your DEAI and sustainability nominations! The NYSTIA DEAI Committee, led by Nicole Mahoney at Break the Ice Media, and Sustainability Task Force led by Kate Kruk at Livingston Energy Group, have provided two new award categories for the 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence…

NYup Travel Guide reaches hundreds of thousands of travelers, highlights the beauty of Upstate New York As travelers plan their family vacations, road trips, and getaways, the highly anticipated NYup Travel Guide will spotlight the beauty, landscape, history, and magic of Upstate…

Danny Liedka, President and CEO of the Visit Syracuse, will speak on Micron Choosing Syracuse 2023 NYS Tourism Conference, as part of our transformational bloc on Wednesday afternoon. Danny will discuss what took place behind-the-scenes to help attract Micron to Syracuse and how Visit Syracuse…

In their Employee Benefits March Newsletter, NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably: Excellus BCBS MDLIVE Member Cost Changing April 1, 2023 For members who utilize MDLIVE® through Excellus BCBS there will be a cost increase effective April…

Mark Luciano, Stakeholder Relations Manager for NY/MN at Brookfield Renewable U.S., will speak on the Sustainability Panel at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference. Mark will speak on hydropower as a native Upstate New York industry, and how harnessing this abundant rural resource supports tourism,…