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The Lehigh Valley Vacation Expo on Sunday February 26 was a great success!  The attendance at this show was equal to last year before noon, we had a great turn out. We estimated about 1,800 brochures handed out and had so many interested visitors. We had rushes of people looking for different…

New Locations Bring Total Number of Sites Statewide to 332Trail 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 seven new…

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual industry tradition celebrating the value travel holds for our economy, businesses, personal well-being and more. May 7-13, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of NTTW. We are demonstrating how integral travel is to every industry and nearly…

Jennifer Ackerson, President & Founder of Alon Tourism Solutions, will speak on the paradigm shifts in the hospitality and tourism workforce, as part of the Workforce Development panel at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference. While the hospitality and leisure industry has made significant headway in…

Liza Ochsendorf, Director of Workforce Development for Warren County, will speak on the Workforce Development panel at the 2023 NYS Tourism conference, held in Oswego on April 19-21. Liza will share her initiatives to recruit, train, and retain hospitality workers in the Lake George…

William is excited to be involved in tourism and is looking forward to working with the New York Tourism Industry Association to accomplish their goals of showcasing the Seneca Nation as a wonderful place to visit. Outside of the office, William is a father of 6 children. His hobbies include…

A newly released canal boating promotional video has been released by the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (ECNHC) and they are inviting you to share it!  The 30-second video showcases cruising, boat tours, vacation rentals, and paddling on the NYS Canal System. Now is the…

Don Jones is the Sales Director at Zartico, Inc., where he oversees all of the Zartico clients in the Northeast as the East Coast Sales Director Zartico’s mission is to provide the clearest view of the visitor economy. As the world’s first Destination Operating System, they combine science,…

Mary Gendron is the Senior Vice President-Managing Director of Mower. She is the New York City market lead, Mower's Travel & Tourism practice lead, and is involved in strategy and account management. An independent, employee-owned agency of makers and thinkers, Mower offers marketing insight,…

Danny Tumblin is the Account Executive at Wander, where his role in building partner relations includes meeting with destinations, discussing their marketing plans, introducing the Wander platform, and discussing Wander as the right fit. It's his job to learn and stay educated about what pain…

In their Employee Benefits February Newsletter, NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably: New Laws Expand Pregnancy and Nursing Accomodations Two new laws that were included in the federal Omnibus Appropriations Bill, enacted on Dec. 29, 2022,…

Niagara Falls, NY – Destination Niagara USA recently promoted Reanna Darone to Director of Convention Sales. In her new role, Darone is responsible for increasing convention and meeting sales in Niagara Falls USA, in an effort to drive a positive economic impact within the destination. She…

 NYSTIA was back in Pittsburgh for the USA International Sportsmen’s Show / Outdoor Recreation & Travel at the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend. We talked to many travelers interested in the diverse outdoor destinations and attractions that New York State has to offer. Attendees…

This session, presented by Mower's Mary Gendron, provides a case study of a LinkedIn initial test campaign conducted for Westchester County Tourism & Film in Q4 of 2022. It will provide a synopsis of the successful campaign, including strategy, campaign structure, specific initiatives, and results.…

Recent improvements at Wendt Beach pave the way for historic structure’s next chapter ERIE COUNTY, NY— Erie County today released a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) that seeks to identify one or more partners interested in transforming the historic Wendt mansion and…

Paul Steely White will Lead Efforts to Expand Public Access to Nature and Boost Local, Statewide, Impact of Landmark Environmental Bond Act Paul Steely White is the new executive director of Parks & Trails New York. The appointment comes after an extensive search started in November 2022 when…

Statewide Attendance Hits 79.5 Million Visits, One Million More Than 2021  See Attendance for Individual Parks Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced annual attendance at state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and…

The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (FLTA) is pleased to announce that they have selected Meghan Lawton as the new President & CEO. She will begin her new role in mid-March 2023. Meghan has strong ties to the Finger Lakes region both as a resident and as a part of the tourism industry in both…

Mark Dorr, President of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSH&TA) will be providing a legislative update at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference, held in Oswego, NY on April 19-21. Register now! Mark currently serves as the President of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism…

Brenda Dysinger, Vice President of Human Resources at the Seneca Gaming Corporation, will speak on the Workforce Development panel at the 2023 NYS Tourism conference, held in Oswego on April 19-21. Her topic, "The Best 8 Hours: Retaining talent in a highly competitive market" will cover:…