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- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor invites New Yorkers to take part in the Canalway Challenge in 2022 to trace history and track miles on the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail. The free program invites participants to choose a personal mileage goal and then walk, run, cycle, or…

- Two of the tourism industry's most experienced and trusted leaders in brochure distribution will once again host a TOURISM INFO CENTER in the Center of Progress Building, a highly trafficked location at the 2022 New York State Fair. Destination Marketing Organizations and other tourism businesses…

Register for the Brand USA 2022-2023 Partner Program Opportunities Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 1PM EDT Hosted by Cassady Bailey, Vice President, Partner Engagement & Planning Join Brand USA on Tuesday, May 10 at 1 PM EDT to learn about the partner program opportunities available to promote your…

Chris Roebuck is the CEO of Clicktivated and has been a member of the global tech community for over a decade. He founded the company around the basic premise of transforming video from a passive format into an interactive experience to help make it simple for destinations to connect more…

To our 184 attendees, 50+ (yes 50!) presenters, 6 Keynote speakers, event committee, and 26 partners - THANK YOU!The board and staff of the NYS Tourism Industry Association appreciate the investment of time and budget you all contributed to making our first in-person conference since 2019 a…

Andrew Brazill, Director of Media, and Nick Zappia, Account Manager at ABC Creative will be hosting the new member/new attendee reception at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference. "ABC Creative Group is a marketing agency whose name says it all," say Andrew and Nick. "CREATIVE is what leads the…

- Kelly Kaepplinger is the Account Executive at State Point Media, Inc., a leading sponsored editorial content service connecting brands with customers through the mass readership of local online & print media outlets. As Account Executive, Kelly helped launch their new StateTravel stories…

- Kelly Kaepplinger is the Account Executive at State Point Media, Inc., a leading sponsored editorial content service connecting brands with customers through the mass readership of local online & print media outlets. As Account Executive, Kelly helped launch their new StateTravel stories…

- Wednesday, April 20 Sustainability Workshop -The pandemic has resulted in many modifications within the physical environments of your businesses as well as how you interact with your customers. Subsequently, this is driving Digital Transformation, which has become even more essential for almost…

Authentically integrating DEI into your organizationKaren Kuhl will present a case study on how Cayuga County Tourism Office authentically integrated DEI principles into their organization to ensure that DEI efforts go beyond marketing and live beyond the current organizational leadership. Lessons…

Roberta Byron-Lockwood will serve as a DestinationNEXT Panelist / Presenter at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference in White Plains on Thursday, April 21. Roberta is launching a DestinationNEXT initiative in 2022 in Sullivan County. Berkeley Young of Young Strategies will moderate the…

- Access to quality, affordable health insurance is particularly important as we continue to confront a global pandemic. Nearly 99% of NY State of Health enrollees qualify for free or low-cost insurance that covers important benefits like doctor visits, mental health services, prescriptions and…

Penny Peters will serve as an Indigenous Peoples Panelist / Presenter at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference in White Plains on Thursday, April 21. Penny is the Manager for Akwesasne Travel / Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Josiah Brown of New York's Best Experiences will moderate the…

Miss New York, Sydney Park, will reflect on her travels across New York State's tourism destinations and attractions during the past year at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference in White Plains on Friday, April 22. Ms. Park's travels as Miss New York have brought her to just about every corner…

Kortney Keyes will serve as an Indigenous Peoples Panelist / Presenter at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference in White Plains on Thursday, April 21. Kortney is the manager of the newly formed Visitor Economy Management Office for the Seneca Nation of Indians. Josiah Brown of New York's Best…

Hayley Coriaty is part of the Marketing & Hospitality team for Great Jones Distilling Co., Manhattan's first legal whiskey distillery on the island in over 100 years. As the Tourism Liasion for the business, she oversees the tours, experience programs and events for Great Jones Distilling Co.…

Mike Mastroleo is an employee benefits consultant at Brown & Brown Inc. He works with small & large size companies throughout the Central New York as a consulting broker on their Medical & Rx Insurance, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and many other benefits that companies offer their…

- Wednesday, April 13 at 3 PM ET - Join us for the latest edition of The State of the American Traveler webinar on Wednesday, April 13, at 3pm ET. For more than 12 years, Miles has worked with Destination Analysts to share original research and groundbreaking analysis of U.S. leisure travelers. The…

Melaine Rottkamp will serve as a DestinationNEXT Panelist / Presenter at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference in White Plains. Dutchess Tourism is currently engaged in evaluating and updating their DestinationNEXT initiative and strategy, which was launched 2018. Berkeley Young of Young…

Valerie Knoblauch will serve as a DestinationNEXT Panelist / Presenter at the 2022 New York State Tourism Conference in White Plains on Thursday, April 21. Valerie launched a DestinationNEXT initiative in 2021 in Ontario County. Berkeley Young of Young Strategies will moderate the panel.Valerie…