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2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting attendees have a great offsite opportunity to join us on Wednesday, October 26, for a special itinerary visiting nationally and globally recognized attractions that highlight and remember the unique history, architecture, and culture of New York City! Priced separately,…

Join the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on Friday, October 14 from 12 - 1:30 PM EST for a virtual presentation by Mark Feitl, Senior Program Officer at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) who will provide an overview of two of their funding opportunities, Museums for…

Join Adam Sacks, President of Tourism Economics, for a webinar on Wednesday, October 19 as he answers the question "Will a US Recession Derail the Travel Recovery?" Oxford Economics expects the US to enter a recession in the first half of 2023. This is an ominous prospect as travel spending falls by…

Winning images to be featured in 2023 calendar WATERFORD, NY – Twelve stunning images rose above a competitive field of 230 entries to win the 17th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Judges selected winning photos in four contest categories, along with 12 honorable mentions. Winners hail from…

Set Your Destination / Attraction Up For Success- Thursday, October 27, 2022, 10 AM to 11:40 AM -Please Share This Post With Your NYS Tourism Colleagues - Open To All NYS Tourism Businesses Activate your destination/business with tactical tools to fill your empty beds, seats and drive traffic to…

Landmark Partnership Creates Largest Investment in a Manufacturing Project in New York State History; the New Megafab Will Create Nearly 50,000 Jobs, Plus Thousands of Prevailing Wage Construction Jobs With Schumer's Historic Federal CHIPS and Science Act As the Fuse, and Utilizing New York's…

Deborah Garry, Founder & CEO of BBG&G Marketing, attended the Global Woman Summit in Thailand, where she was among businesswomen from close to 60 countries. Daily programs consisted of seminars, panels, workshops, and discussions centered around issues of importance to women. Below, Debbe…

Having a really awesome brand and creative look is one thing—extending that brand to become a culture that exudes through everything you print, publish and your people is another. In this workshop, Valerie Knoblauch will share Finger Lakes Visitors Connection's creation of their brand…

Includes Additional $100 Million in New Funding for Large Capital Projects Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a record $150 million in capital funding will be available for arts and culture organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts' Capital Projects Fund. The Fund has two grant…

I am particularly proud that the membership and board leadership of the New York State Tourism Industry Association are at the forefront of the tourism issues being taken up at a global level tomorrow. I have observed on several occasions that New York's tourism industry exercises thought…

Please join Destination Analysts for an online webinar on Tuesday, October 4th at 11:00am EST/8:00am PST to gain deeper insights into how traveling consumers are thinking, feeling and valuing travel as they continue to navigate challenges such as inflation and economic uncertainty. Register today to…

SCHENECTADY – The City of Schenectady, Schenectady Greenmarket, Livingston Energy Group, and the Capital District EV Drivers Group co-hosted the NYS Capital District Drive Electric Week and Sustainability Fair on Sunday, September 25 during the Schenectady Greenmarket on Liberty Street around…

State of the American Traveler: Traveler Segments The Traveler Segments Edition of The State of the American Traveler takes a deep dive into critical segments of U.S. travelers to better understand their outlook, intentions, interests and travel behavior. This year's edition takes a special look at…

$1 million grand prize and six other winners to be chosen among 20 finalists from around the world at Summit on Nov. 15-16 ITHACA, N.Y. (Sept. 22, 2022) – Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) have announced the 20 finalists for…

As a National Historic Landmark and protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Adirondacks have the immense potential and imperative to become a leading hub for sustainable tourism. The region's long-term economic future, for both local communities and tourism businesses, hinges upon the preservation…

Registration is open for Summit focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in travel and tourism   Auburn, N.Y. – The 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast will be hosted in Cayuga County, located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, Dec. 7-9, at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn. This…

"Rethinking Sustainable Tourism in a Post-Covid World" Time: Sep 28, 2022 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting In celebration of World Tourism Day, join NYSTIA member Dr. Kelly Cerialo, Coordinator of Paul Smith College's new Sustainable Tourism Master's Program, and Dr.…

Cayuga County NY- September is National Underground Railroad Month. September was chosen as the month to honor and remember the Underground Railroad because it is the month that both Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery. Harriet Tubman was Auburn NY's most famous freedom…

Alexa Gifford, an icon in the Finger Lakes Tourism industry, passed away on September 13 at the age of 58. Alexa, founding director of the New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua, former President at Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance and former Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Board Member, was…

As of July 2022, the average visitor visa wait-time for the top 10 countries for international travel was more than 440 days. And, while visitation from the 25 largest Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries has improved by an average of 19%, travel from the top 25 countries that require a visitor visa…