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  Roni Weiss, Executive Director of Travel Unity, will give a presentation on the fundamentals of 'walking the talk' of DEI at the New York State Tourism Conference. Travel Unity is a 501(c)(3) focused on increasing diversity in the world of travel through individual and community empowerment.…

- Hugo Acosta is the President/Owner/Founder and publisher at CNY Latino, the ONLY Hispanic-oriented newspaper and commercial Radio show in Central New York State. In 2004, Hugo founded CNY Latino with the creation of a monthly 'bilingual' newspaper in Syracuse, NY, which expanded into the rest of…

- Hugo Acosta is the President/Owner/Founder and publisher at CNY Latino, the ONLY Hispanic-oriented newspaper and commercial Radio show in Central New York State. In 2004, Hugo founded CNY Latino with the creation of a monthly 'bilingual' newspaper in Syracuse, NY, which expanded into the rest of…

James McKenna, President and CEO of ROOST will deliver the Thursday morning keynote at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference. His keynote theme is:DESTINATIONS 2030:It's all about quality of place for residents and visitorsThe Lake Placid based Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) is…

  Gavin became Executive Vice President / Director, The Americas at VisitBritain in 2017. Currently, he is responsible for driving visitation to Great Britain from the Americas; leading talented teams in Sao Paolo, Los Angeles, San Diego, Toronto and New York City. Prior to his role at…

- The New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are launching a new competitive grant program to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System, including canal waterways and Canalway Trail.…

Mike Peterson is the Resort & Travel Media Consultant at the Times Union Media Group, a data-driven advertising and digital marketing agency with full-service capabilities. The Times Union Media Group provides superior service by listening and gauging exactly what an organization wants, in order to…

- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is inviting New Yorkers to take part in a special winter fitness challenge, the FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge. Participants pledge to complete 15 miles by walking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing during the month of February to…

Mike Peterson is the Resort & Travel Media Consultant at the Times Union Media Group, a data-driven advertising and digital marketing agency with full-service capabilities. The Times Union Media Group provides superior service by listening and gauging exactly what an organization wants, in order…

- When it comes to our fight against the winter surge, we are trending in the right direction and making progress. For six days straight, our COVID positivity rate has been below 10%, the lowest since December 20.And thanks to New Yorkers wearing their masks and getting vaccinated, boosted, and…

Parcel Once Part of Greenwood Forest Farm Resort Community for Black Families View of Greenwood Lake immortalized in noted Hudson River School painting Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the addition of 130 acres of open space to Sterling Forest State Park in the Mid-Hudson Valley, adding new…

James Sauter is the Partner & Co-Founder of Rove, a leading travel and tourism data and analytics company. Top tourism organizations & destinations globally rely on their tourism data & analytic products and industry expertise to navigate change, maximize travel visitation, and grow revenues.…

- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is celebrating National Plan For Vacation Day on January 25 with the release of seven new multiday itineraries that make it easy to plan a trip along the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail. We would love you take a sneak preview and help us…

Maureen Gittelman is the Instructor & Program Chair of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Dutchess Community College. In addition to teaching marketing, management, and hospitality courses, Maureen also oversees the curriculum and administration of DCC's Hospitality & Tourism Management…

Event registration now open forCanal Clean Sweep 2022Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the NYS Canal Corporation, is organizing the 17th annual Canal Clean Sweep April 22-24 in celebration of Earth Day and Celebrate Trails Day, and we need your help!How it works:Get a group together:…

- More than 600 travel industry members—representative of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam—signed a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action on near-term federal policies to restore and grow the U.S. travel industry.…

Berkeley Young, President & Owner of Young Strategies, Inc and highly regarded destination strategist, will be a featured speaker at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference. Young Strategies works in partnership with MMGY-NextFactor implementing the DestinationNEXT planning model.…

- Dear Fellow NYSTIA Members, From my perspective, there is no better way to recognize our talented tourism industry partners and inspire future industry leaders than the New York State Tourism Excellence Awards. Winning an award lifts your profile, makes your staff feel good about where they work,…

- Finger Lakes Visitors Connection is sending out this special newsletter to announce details of a special COVID relief virtual meeting for small businesses, along with some other special announcements happening in the Finger Lakes.Small Business COVID Relief Virtual Meeting Planned Finger Lakes…

Only fifteen minutes from Westchester County Airport and a quick train ride from New York City, the premier Sonesta White Plains Downtown offers a dynamic experience in the heart of the historic white plains. Reconnect with your tourism colleagues only steps away from famed historic and cultural…