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- Please take the time to recognize our colleagues whose efforts have gone above and beyond, making a difference in our tourism industry.2020 was surely a year to remember! I have come to respect and discovered what an utterly amazing group of people that I am honored to be a part of this industry.…

- In the past 24 hours, New York vaccine distribution sites administered over 175,000 doses of the COVID vaccine. To date, over 4 million total shots have been administered. Defeating COVID is front and center in New York and our progress against the virus is thanks to New Yorkers' resilience and…

- As of today, more than 2.5 million New Yorkers have received a first vaccine dose—about 12.8 percent of the state's population. This is a promising step in our vaccination efforts. We're doing everything we can to further build our vaccination distribution network and to ensure…

- Today, New York recorded the lowest single-day positivity rate since November 21—2.85 percent. New Yorkers have shown courage and fortitude in the face of this unprecedented pandemic, and it's thanks to them that we're seeing a decline in hospitalizations and COVID positivity. We…

Dear Fellow NYSTIA Members,It has been my pleasure to serve on the NYSTIA Annual Awards Committee for four years, chairing the committee in 2018. From my personal perspective, these prestigious awards are critical to advancing tourism industry standards as they recognize tourism industry partners…

- We know the vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID, but there are three obstacles to getting every New Yorker vaccinated—supply, accessibility and hesitancy. While the supply from the federal government is increasing steadily every week, demand still far…

Kelly Fay works as a Policy Associate for Airbnb, where she has been a team member since 2015. The Public Policy Team works to connect hosts, government officials and other community stakeholders to find regulatory and community solutions. The team has been focused primarily on securing a statewide…

- Dear fellow NYSTIA Members,For those who don't know me, my name is Sarah Foster and I have been working for Oneida County Tourism for the last 10 years. In 2020, I joined the NYSTIA Board of Directors. My goal is always to become more involved in the industry, so when Bob presented the opportunity…

- From day one, we have said that our COVID recovery is not a choice between public health and the economy—it has to take into account both and work for all. Thanks to the hard work of all New Yorkers, our infection rate is now the lowest we've seen in three months, and…

- Feb 23, 2021 11:00 AM -Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Survey Findings - Week 50& Discussion To help industry leaders navigate their response strategy and communicate to their stakeholders and communities, Destination Analysts is fielding a weekly survey of 1,200+ American leisure and business…

- Thursday, February 25, 3pm ET -Destination Analysts and Miles Partnership teamed up in 2020 to work on two of the largest ever studies into the reach, impact and influence of official DMO websites and visitor guides. This webinar will summarize invaluable insights and takeaways from these two…

- Starting tomorrow, with FEMA's partnership, New York State will be opening scheduling for two new community-based vaccination sites with four more to follow in the next week. Scheduling for the first two of these sites, in Queens and Brooklyn, begins tomorrow at 8am for eligible New Yorkers in…

- New Yorkers fought through the holiday surge of COVID-19 and we're seeing that reflected in the numbers. For 41 days straight, our 7-day average positivity rate has declined and is now at 3.61 percent. We have the lowest single-day positivity rate since November 23rd. But despite the promising…

- All of our decisions are guided by science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. With continued decreases in the infection and hospitalization rates, we are able to take steps in our post-COVID recovery and we are now in a place where we can bring back our recreational industries with the…

- U.S. Travel's 2021 Governance Committee announced the results of the membership selection for this year's U.S. Travel Association officers and at-large directors. Three of the 21 officers and Directors-at-Large hail from the Empire State.Congratulations to NYSTIA members:Fred Dixon, President…

- 25 Percent Capacity Limit in Indoor Family Entertainment Centers and Places of Amusement; - 33 Percent Capacity Limit in Outdoor Amusement ParksAll Facilities Must Submit Reopening Plans with Health Protocols to Local Health DepartmentFace Coverings and Social Distancing Required for Customers and…

- On Sunday, we expanded eligibility to include New Yorkers with qualifying comorbidities and underlying conditions. And on Sunday we saw the largest single-day registration total since vaccinations began: 250,924 New Yorkers made appointments at a rate of nearly 10,000 per hour. While we wait for…

- Survey Expertise? The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Needs YOU! The NYSTIA DEI committee is looking for someone with expertise in developing surveys, specifically structuring questions appropriately so that we get valid results. Our goal is to develop a survey that will provide our…

- Wednesday, March 3 at 2:00 PM - Did you know that people with disabilities and accessibility needs spend over $58 billion on their own travel alone? To help you tap into this valuable market, I LOVE NY is pleased to announce the first in a series of new I LOVE NY Industry programming. We hope you…

The NYup Travel Guide is just the ticket to send travelers on their way to great summer getaways in Upstate New York. (For immediate release) It's been a long haul. Now, as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out and travelers take to the roads again, a new travel and tourism section, NYup Travel Guide, will…