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See the original article. BY JILL MENZE | OCTOBER 13, 2022 Lodging e-commerce solutions provider RootRez has raised $1.8 million in seed funding for expansion. GW Capital and Peak Capital Partners led the financing into the Salt Lake City, Utah-based company, which provides destination tourism…

2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting attendees have a great offsite opportunity to join us on Wednesday, October 26, for a special itinerary visiting nationally and globally recognized attractions that highlight and remember the unique history, architecture, and culture of New York City! Priced separately,…

New York State Historian Devin Lander will be making brief remarks on Thursday morning during the Annual Meeting Luncheon, where he will reflect on the upcoming commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and discuss current planning underway at the state and local levels for…

UnPlan a Getaway in Cayuga County. This fall, enjoy the benefits of a well-planned trip without all the planning, hit the road and discover your new favorite spot.   For the third year in a row, Cayuga County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is promoting spontaneous fall travel to Cayuga County…

Influencers are people that have gained a following on social media and can influence consumer habits. Join Kayla Lloyd, BBG&G's Account Manager and Strategist, for a 'hands-on' and 'how to' workshop on how to up your social media marketing skills, content, and outcomes. Don't just hire the…

L'Institut Idée is a unique consultancy with an advanced projective technique called the Structural Mapping Process (SMP). The principals of L'Institut Idée, Penelope Fridman and Wahn Yoon, will share with us the findings from their recent study that reveals major themes that will drive travel…

In their Employee Benefits August Newsletter, NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably: 2023 Affordability Percentage: As a reminder, the IRS issued the contribution percentage for the 2023 ACA Affordability Threshold. For Plan Years beginning…

Livingston Energy Group and community partners will get you up to speed on the basics of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging solutions. Gain valuable understanding of EV adoption and what you need to consider implementing an efficient, affordable charging station project at your location. Why…

Several Lake Ontario Tributaries to Receive Increased Water from Erie Canal, Improving Spawning Conditions & Enhancing Fishing Opportunities The Water Release Schedule is Now Live on Updated Website   The New York State Canal Corporation announced that after a successful two-year trial run,…

2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting attendees have a great offsite opportunity to join us on Wednesday, October 26, for a special itinerary visiting nationally and globally recognized attractions that highlight and remember the unique history, architecture, and culture of New York City! Priced separately,…

2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting attendees have a great offsite opportunity to join us on Wednesday, October 26, for a special itinerary visiting nationally and globally recognized attractions that highlight and remember the unique history, architecture, and culture of New York City! Priced separately,…

Join the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on Friday, October 14 from 12 - 1:30 PM EST for a virtual presentation by Mark Feitl, Senior Program Officer at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) who will provide an overview of two of their funding opportunities, Museums for…

Join Adam Sacks, President of Tourism Economics, for a webinar on Wednesday, October 19 as he answers the question "Will a US Recession Derail the Travel Recovery?" Oxford Economics expects the US to enter a recession in the first half of 2023. This is an ominous prospect as travel spending falls by…

Winning images to be featured in 2023 calendar WATERFORD, NY – Twelve stunning images rose above a competitive field of 230 entries to win the 17th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Judges selected winning photos in four contest categories, along with 12 honorable mentions. Winners hail from…

Set Your Destination / Attraction Up For Success- Thursday, October 27, 2022, 10 AM to 11:40 AM -Please Share This Post With Your NYS Tourism Colleagues - Open To All NYS Tourism Businesses Activate your destination/business with tactical tools to fill your empty beds, seats and drive traffic to…

Landmark Partnership Creates Largest Investment in a Manufacturing Project in New York State History; the New Megafab Will Create Nearly 50,000 Jobs, Plus Thousands of Prevailing Wage Construction Jobs With Schumer's Historic Federal CHIPS and Science Act As the Fuse, and Utilizing New York's…

Deborah Garry, Founder & CEO of BBG&G Marketing, attended the Global Woman Summit in Thailand, where she was among businesswomen from close to 60 countries. Daily programs consisted of seminars, panels, workshops, and discussions centered around issues of importance to women. Below, Debbe…

Having a really awesome brand and creative look is one thing—extending that brand to become a culture that exudes through everything you print, publish and your people is another. In this workshop, Valerie Knoblauch will share Finger Lakes Visitors Connection's creation of their brand…

Includes Additional $100 Million in New Funding for Large Capital Projects Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a record $150 million in capital funding will be available for arts and culture organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts' Capital Projects Fund. The Fund has two grant…

I am particularly proud that the membership and board leadership of the New York State Tourism Industry Association are at the forefront of the tourism issues being taken up at a global level tomorrow. I have observed on several occasions that New York's tourism industry exercises thought…