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JAMESTOWN, N.Y., June 8, 2023 – On the 90th birthday of the late comedy icon Joan Rivers, her daughter Melissa Rivers announced that the National Comedy Center, the United States’ official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, will become the home of Joan Rivers’ career…

Christopher L. Thompson, President & Chief Executive Officer of Brand USA will be providing the Friday morning keynote at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting & Tourism Excellence Awards, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Rochester on September 13-15. Chris will be speaking on the return of international travel…

Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts.   The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…

For those who got to tour Splash Indoor Water Park, New York's Newest Water Park at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference, you'l be excited to know that the grand opening has been announced to occur on Friday, June 23rd! Get ready to make a splash and come be a part of history as this brand-new indoor…

The Office of State History and Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) Announce the Release of the New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the revolution that occurred…

Ann Marie Moayedi is the Regional Director of Sales and Account Management at Amadeus. As a Regional Director of Sales and Account Management, Ann Marie supports the hotels, CVBs & DMOs in New York State, Connecticut and Rhode Island with the various solutions of Amadeus such as utilizing our data…

Highest Private and Public Funding Allocation to Support 28 Projects Across New York in the Program's History  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.8 million in grants to support 28 not-for-profit organizations involved with stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites and public lands,…

Smart Growth, Waterfront Revitalization, Brownfield Redevelopment & Resiliency Planning Funds Available to Spark Community Growth and Development  Local Government Efficiency Funds Available to Develop and Implement New Opportunities for Financial Savings and Operational…

All Canal Locks and Lift Bridges Operating Today through October 11th Free On the Canals Excursions Return with Expanded Offerings Champlain Canal Celebrates Bicentennial Photos & Video: First Vessels Entering Erie Canal At Waterford    Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the 2023…

Rebecca Griffin is an Associate Professor and Hospitality Program Department Chair at Monroe Community College. Her responsibilities are to oversee the Hospitality program and the Culinary Arts program with concentrations in hotels, restaurants, events and tourism as well as teaching courses in…

Plan Sets 25 Ambitious Goals to Help Ensure DEC is Leading by Example Upcoming Decarbonization Projects at DEC Facilities Statewide Demonstrate Versatility of Heat Pump Technology New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of…

The COVID-19 pause and pivot offered an unexpected opportunity to delve into the authenticity of Harriet Tubman’s legacy in the Finger Lakes Region. When the Cayuga County Tourism office identified that Harriet Tubman, as an internationally recognized symbol of freedom, could be a significant…

The New York Cycling Census - a statewide survey that yielded more than 13,700 responses from every county in the state - provides new insights into the motivators and barriers to bicycling. A new report and online data dashboard from Urban Cycling Solutions (UCS) details…

The INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW 2023 to activate enhanced technology and programming to meet market needs of Business and Consumer audiences. NEW YORK, NY – May 8, 2023 – The INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW 2023 (ITS2023), to be held in New York City, the #1 travel-buying market in the…

WATERFORD, NY- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce that 42 not-for-profit organizations and municipalities will receive NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants totaling $190,000 in 2023. The grants will…

» Nominate Now! It’s hard to believe it’s time for another round of nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards, but we are back and looking for your help! As Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, I can’t stress how important and meaningful these awards are to our industry and…

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration. Cayuga County, Thursday, May 4, 2023 — National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving…

Jonathan Golicz is the Vice President of Travel & Adventure Show Series. The Travel & Adventure Show Series is the only series of consumer-facing travel trade shows in the United States. They help over 2,500 of the world's top DMO's, CVB's, tour operators, cruise lines and travel suppliers…

Tim Myers is the Account Executive of Tourism & Destinations at AirDNA. Tim oversees new business development and sales on the East Coast, Midwest, and various parts of the US and Canada. The North American DMO sales team currently works with 220+ tourism organizations (DMOs, tourism boards, and…

Fellow NYSTIA colleagues, 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 are excited to learn more about what you have done at your locations. Recognizing…