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Tourism professionals love their work – but it's also great to bring home some hardware!Just two weeks left to submit your work for consideration...We all know that working in the tourism and hospitality business is its own reward. But I can tell you from personal experience that winning an award…

TAKE TIME TO NOMINATE!It really is worth it!Dear Fellow NYSTIA Members, It has been my pleasure to serve on the NYSTIA Annual Awards Committee for three years, chairing the committee in 2018. From my personal perspective, these prestigious awards are critical to advancing tourism industry standards…

Hello, NYSTIA!“For a modestly-sized non-profit, our organization generates a significant impact on tourism throughout New York State," observes Jonathan "From the launch of our Erie Canal promotional website, CycletheErieCanal.com to our continuous efforts to share the remarkable…

NOMINATING A PARTNER OR COLLEAGUE FOR A TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARD IS A GREAT WAY TO SAY THANK YOU!The Erie Canal corridor is one of New York's most iconic assets and an economic driver of New York's past. Thanks in large part to our collaboration with creative destination marketers, New York's canal…

Break the Ice Media's Nicole Mahoney brought "Destinations on the Left" to the 2019 NYSTIA Conference in Buffalo, New York and interviewed presenters, conference attendees, and Tourism Excellence Award winners. Her interviews focused on the conference themes of inclusion, fostering community…

Meet Vanessa Kosloski, new Director of Business Development for Madden Media. "Vanessa comes with over 10 years of hospitality experience." states Ronda Thiem, SVP of Business Development for Madden Media. "She is ready to be your dedicated partner when it comes to Digital Marketing." In addition to…

  Hello NYSTIA Members! I'm Kelly Abbe, the new Tourism Sales Manager for RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel magazine.Many of you already know and work with us at RoadRunner, the premier motorcycle publication dedicated to those who love to travel on two wheels. Each region of New York…

Take the time to recognize the people and the efforts that are truly making a difference in our industry and in our state!As we finally move into Spring here in New York State it is exciting to see Tourism opening back up for summer, we have a formidable collection of Fall and Winter Tourism…

NOW is the time to showcase your work and have your peers recognize and celebrate your efforts. The categories are diverse and offer a great opportunity for a variety of projects to be showcased. I wholeheartedly encourage you to enter your program or a colleague for recognition - nominations are…

NOW is the time to showcase your work and have your peers recognize and celebrate your efforts. The categories are diverse and offer a great opportunity for a variety of projects to be showcased. I wholeheartedly encourage you to enter your program or a colleague for recognition - nominations are…

NYSTIA has reached agreement with popular artist and designer Cindy Harris for her to create an original painting that will be the basis the physical award for this year's Excellence In Tourism Awards. Her original work will be reproduced as a limited edition framed print for the recipient of the…

The Countdown Begins!If you were in Buffalo for the New York State Tourism Conference, you heard them announce that I will be serving as committee Chair for NYSTIA's Annual Excellence in Tourism Awards. It's a privilege to collaborate with a great committee and an honor to be part of recognizing the…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – BROOKLYN, NY May 6, 2019 ESCAPEMAKER TO HOST ALL-WOMEN LED, FIRST EVER VIRTUAL AGRITOURISM CONFERENCEFourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and…

NEW YORK – May 2, 2019 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of construction and dedication of the new $29 million Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum at Canalside on the Buffalo waterfront. The 43,000 square foot…

Discover all you can do along New York's CanalsWATERFORD, NY- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor today announced the launch of the Canalway Challenge, a new initiative that invites people to trace history while tracking miles walking, running, cycling or paddling on the New York State…

New York State Tourism is a thriving businesses. Follow the link to learn more about exactly how amazing NYS Tourism is and the impact on the state.

(ROCHESTER, NY, February 2019 - Matthew Mitchell was recently named President of Corporate Communications, Inc., a digital marketing agency in Rochester, NY. This comes after former President and founder of the company, Terry Palis announced his retirement from the agency. Mitchell began his tenure…

(January 14, 2019 — Syracuse, NY) Each January, agricultural and food industry leaders gather in Syracuse at the NYS Agricultural Society Annual Meeting & Forum to discuss pressing issues and recognize peers for outstanding achievement. The historic event, now in its 187th…

Frommer's, the world's most trusted name in travel guidebooks for more than six decades, is proud to reveal its eagerly anticipated list of the best places to visit in the coming year.Determined by a team of award-winning editors and writers around the globe, the 2019 Frommer's honor roll celebrates…

Highlights New York's Progressive History of Promoting Social and Equal RightsOpening Features Unveiling of Commemorative Statue of Harriet TubmanComplements "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the EconomyNEW YORK – November 13,…