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Richard Cutting-Miller is the Executive Vice President of Road.Travel, a curated routes ecosystem. Road.Travel delivers interactive itineraries for automobile road trips, staycations, city breaks and more via an online marketplace of curated routes, helping destinations and travel brands inspire…

The Semi-Annual Forecast: What's On the HorizonThursday, June 16, 1:00 p.m. ET As summer kicks off, we know leisure travel leads the industry's recovery, but what are expectations for business and international? Mark your calendars to join us for the Semi-Annual Forecast webinar featuring an…

WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the Biden administration's announcement that the pre-departure testing requirement for inbound air travelers to the United States will be lifted on June 12:“Today marks another huge…

MTA, in Partnership with Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT, Seeking Firms to Design Penn Station Reconstruction Firms to Begin Designing Generational Transformation of Penn Station as Outlined by Governor Last Fall New Station Will Feature Massive Single-Level Concourse with High Ceilings and Natural Light,…

The Cayuga County Tourism Office is very excited to announce the recipients of this year's Annual Meeting Awards. The tourism office recognized the awardees during their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 7 held at the newly renovated Taylor House at the Inns of Aurora.Congratulations Winners:1.…

WATERFORD, NY - In celebration of Great Outdoors Month, The New York State Canal System, including the Erie, Champlain, Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca canals, is getting special recognition from the U.S. Department of the Interior as one of the nation's newly designated National Water Trails.Secretary of…

Many of you recall Matt Robertson as our liaison with AAA, a young professional who mastered the art of putting client success ahead of his own. Those of you who didn't know Matt as an account executive may remember him as the gentle giant of a man who was a regular attendee at all of our events.…

Instagram campaign also earned gold from Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's (HSMAI) Adrian AwardsWhite Plains, NY - In a competitive category that spanned all industries, Westchester County Tourism & Film's organic Instagram work—designed to position…

This letter was forwarded from the Museum Association of New York.Dear Friends, Members, and Supporters,I am pleased to share the news that the New York State Legislature passed A.9710/S.8934 “An act in relation to conducting a study of public and private museums in New York…

Highlights Lodging and Amenities Along the Empire State TrailSupports Local Economic Development, Recreation and Eco-Tourism Across NY StateRehabilitation of Capital Region and Mohawk Valley Segments of the Trail CompleteVideo and images of the Empire State Trail are available hereIn celebration of…

International Event to be Held in Buffalo During 200th Anniversary Celebration of the Historic Erie Canal's OpeningGovernor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has been selected by Inland Waterways International as the host of the 2025 World Canals Conference, an event that brings…

Auburn, NY: Proud to Live in Harriet Tubman's Hometown. The Cayuga County Tourism Office is excited to announce the start of our Pride in Place Campaign in Auburn NY. Our goal is to encourage local Auburnians to show their pride in residing in the chosen hometown of American Hero Harriet Tubman. The…

Story Clark is the founder and CEO of TravelStorysGPS, which created the award-winning mobile audio tour platform TravelStorys™. With patented technology, TravelStorys is a hands-free, location-aware app that launches podcast-style audio content informing and educating visitors. Whether walking,…

  In their Employee Benefits May Newsletter, Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably: For self-insured employers: The next deadline for the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee for self-insured health plans is August 1, 2022.…

Story Clark is the founder and CEO of TravelStorysGPS, which created the award-winning mobile audio tour platform TravelStorysâ„¢. With patented technology, TravelStorys is a hands-free, location-aware app that launches podcast-style audio content informing and educating visitors.…

Article taken from the June 1, 2022 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor E-newsletter. More details here.The Greenway recently made several updates to its Conservancy Trail Grants Program, including a new category of Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction. This category will allow applications for…

Year-Round Program Returns for the Summer with Expanded Offerings Newest Excursions Include Painting, Cruising, and Accessible Adaptive Adventures Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new season of free "On the Canals" excursions along the New York State Canal system. Now in its…

TROY, NY – In recognition of selfless service to New York's tourism industry and the outstanding impact of the 2021 'ROAM THE EMPIRE' cause campaign, the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) has awarded Mower with the first-of-its-kind “New Yorker…

Inclusive and Accessible Day of Family-Friendly Recreation and Fun at State Parks and Public Lands on Saturday, June 11Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 'Get Outdoors & Get Together Day' events will be held at 21 select locations across New York State on Saturday, June 11. The New York…

    During May's TPA Meeting, Bren Jobe from Corporate Communications presented a comprehensive overview on web accessibility and ADA compliance. Partnering with the automated web solution software accessiBe, he took us through the growing importance of web content accessibility guidelines…