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  The Future of Co-Op Marketing Tuesday, November 1, 3 pm ET Co-op marketing has driven results for DMOs and their partners for decades, but the continued democratization of access to digital media has created exciting new opportunities in this space. It's time to deliver truly unique value to…

Travel Alliance Partners (TAP), an organization of premier North American tour operators offering one-of-a-kind tour products, has announced that they will be holding their 2023 travel conference, TAP Dance, on June 11 – 13 in at the Hyatt Regency Rochester, NY. Now owned by Break the Ice…

Reimagine the Canals Project Includes Preservation and Rehabilitation of Historic Manor House and Creation of New Community Gathering Space Partnership with Erie Canal Museum to Highlight History of Canal and Historic Mohawk Valley   The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal…

325 Sites on Statewide Trail Provides Birding Opportunities for All New Yorkers, Regardless of Age, Ability, Identity, or Background New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the addition of 13 new locations to the New York State Birding…

Meet solution providers, get acquainted with their services, and discuss your destination's needs! This is an opportunity to gain insights on the tools, strategies and technology available to assist you in meeting your destination marketing and management goals in 2023 and beyond! The 1:1 Networking…

Join Destination Analysts for the next The State of the American Traveler webinar on Tuesday, November 8th at 11:00am EST/8:00am PST and you will: Learn the top trends in travelers' media consumption Understand what economic pressures are doing for the near and long-term outlook for travel Hear…

Vivian Mur is the Director Travel & Tourism for Aki Technologies. Her responsibilities include working with their products and analytics teams to ensure that their technology and measurement products cater to the nuances of tourism marketers. She works with Aki Technologies Marketing and PR teams…

Dine with us at the 2022 NYSTIA ANNUAL MEETING and explore a flavorful experience in New York City! The menus at the New Yorker Hotel have been carefully-selected to highlight the best the City has to offer, and may be updated based on seasonality. Thursday, October 27 - 8:00 AM - Breakfast /…

Wappingers Falls, NY—A social media and branding partnership New York By Rail has embarked upon with the Miss New York Organization is enjoying strong momentum in the wake of an Amtrak journey Miss New York 2022 Taryn Smith took to New York's Capitol for the “Albany Ghostly…

MANY's Awards of Distinction recognize the exceptional achievements of New York's museums and museum professionals. Awards celebrate museums and honor museum professionals who create transformative experiences for visitors, shape innovative programs, and use collections to tell the stories of…

Dear Tourism Partner, Cayuga County in the Finger Lakes is hosting the 2022 Travel Unity Northeast Summit “Leading Inclusive Growth in Tourism". We have gathered travel and tourism voices from the Northeast to share their passion, projects, mishaps, and successes with us. There will be panel…

See the original article. BY JILL MENZE | OCTOBER 13, 2022 Lodging e-commerce solutions provider RootRez has raised $1.8 million in seed funding for expansion. GW Capital and Peak Capital Partners led the financing into the Salt Lake City, Utah-based company, which provides destination tourism…

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,…

New York State Historian Devin Lander will be making brief remarks on Thursday morning during the Annual Meeting Luncheon, where he will reflect on the upcoming commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and discuss current planning underway at the state and local levels for…

UnPlan a Getaway in Cayuga County. This fall, enjoy the benefits of a well-planned trip without all the planning, hit the road and discover your new favorite spot.   For the third year in a row, Cayuga County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is promoting spontaneous fall travel to Cayuga County…

Influencers are people that have gained a following on social media and can influence consumer habits. Join Kayla Lloyd, BBG&G's Account Manager and Strategist, for a 'hands-on' and 'how to' workshop on how to up your social media marketing skills, content, and outcomes. Don't just hire the…

L'Institut Idée is a unique consultancy with an advanced projective technique called the Structural Mapping Process (SMP). The principals of L'Institut Idée, Penelope Fridman and Wahn Yoon, will share with us the findings from their recent study that reveals major themes that will drive travel…

In their Employee Benefits August Newsletter, NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably: 2023 Affordability Percentage: As a reminder, the IRS issued the contribution percentage for the 2023 ACA Affordability Threshold. For Plan Years beginning…

Livingston Energy Group and community partners will get you up to speed on the basics of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging solutions. Gain valuable understanding of EV adoption and what you need to consider implementing an efficient, affordable charging station project at your location. Why…

Several Lake Ontario Tributaries to Receive Increased Water from Erie Canal, Improving Spawning Conditions & Enhancing Fishing Opportunities The Water Release Schedule is Now Live on Updated Website   The New York State Canal Corporation announced that after a successful two-year trial run,…