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On Friday, September 10, 2021, the Nominating Committee of the New York State Tourism Industry Association recommended a slate of candidates for the 2021 to 2024 term of office. The proposed slate is comprised of 7 candidates, two of which will be new to the board to fill vacancies created by term…

- This year's second grant round for the William G. Pomeroy Foundation's Historic Transportation Canal Marker Grant Program opened on September 7! The program commemorates the history of the important transportation canals in the United States.From towpaths and tugboats to the lock tender's house,…

- Happy September to all of our members! This past week, I was inspired by the number of exciting new tourism-boosting developments across our state. From exciting statewide developments to upticks in user-generated content on social media, the fall season has already given New Yorkers more…

- In a recent blog post, Road Vacations and Recreational Vehicles Magazine (ROVA) Magazine has recognized New York State brewery destinations, including Sullivan, Ulster, Schoharie, Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, as well as breweries in the cities of Rochester, Binghamton, Owego, Utica and more in…

- As part of the Reimagine the Canals initiative, NYS Canal Corporation has partnered with an upscale camping company, Tentrr to set up campsites at four locations along the NYS Canals and Empire State Trail in order to provide unique accommodations for visitors.Each of the Canalside camping…