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- This Thanksgiving isn't normal—nothing in 2020 has been. But Thanksgiving was never really about the trappings. It's always been more powerful than that. This Thanksgiving is a time to really give thanks to the people who did phenomenal things during the course of this year: The…

- New York State continues to remain on guard as Thanksgiving approaches. While the State's COVID numbers are better relative to most of the nation, we have still seen an uptick in the number of total COVID hospitalizations, and test positivity rates in many parts of the state that are higher than…

- Wed, Dec 2, 2020 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Nothing has changed destination marketing quite like digital advertising – a marketing discipline that allows for speed, responsiveness, and agility on a wide variety of cost-effective platforms. To make the most of SEM, programmatic,…

- Initiative to Help New York Area Residents Plan Staycations in the Big AppleWebsite, Social Media Campaign Encourages People Within Driving Distance of NYC to Take Tours Throughout the Five BoroughsDo you live in the Greater New York area and are planning a daycation or staycation in New York…

- What I've seen from this virus after battling it for 260-plus straight days is that in some ways its course is predictable. So it is clear that as people travel for the Thanksgiving holiday—so will the virus. Travel is a real concern because New York State has one of the lowest…

- After Canadian Thanksgiving, on October 12, Canada saw a major spike in COVID cases. It is our deep concern that the same thing will happen here. For that reason, I have continued to raise the alarm about the risk of COVID spreading in smaller indoor settings — so-called "living…

- Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ 12:00 PM ETLooking Ahead to 2021: U.S. Travel's Latest Travel ForecastJoin us on December 3 at 12:00 p.m. ET for the next webinar in our Assessing Recovery webinar series where Adam Sacks, president and CEO of Tourism Economics, will break down the latest Fall 2020…

- There's so much about COVID that we still don't know. But it is clear that COVID can have devastating long-term effects for some people. Known as "long-haulers," these individuals struggle with symptoms that last for months after catching COVID. One of the most concerning symptoms is chronic…

- Over the past six days, the United States recorded 1 million new COVID cases. The virus is spreading across the country and we see its impact in New York now too. It's not an Upstate or Downstate issue—cases are increasing throughout the state and all New Yorkers, regardless of…

- I want to ask all New Yorkers to carefully think about their Thanksgiving plans in the context of the current COVID surge around the nation. Look at the numbers in your community and look at the numbers in the United States and the world. They are rapidly increasing—countries are…

- If change is indeed the new status quo, then survival, much less success, will depend on our resilience, adaptability, capacity for innovation, and perseverance in the times ahead. You may feel that the word 'pivot' is getting overworked, but be prepared - in fact plan - to pivot in the future.I'm…

- Unfortunately, COVID is raging nationally, setting record numbers of cases and hospitalizations each day. Yesterday, there were 148,302 new COVID cases in the United States—nearly doubling the number from November 1st. The fall surge is here. Yesterday, we announced new actions…

- GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES RESTAURANTS, BARS & OTHER SLA-LICENSED ENTITIES MUST CLOSE IN-PERSON SERVICE FROM 10 PM TO 5 AM DAILYDelivery and Curbside Pick-Up without Alcohol May Continue After 10 PMIndoor and Outdoor Gatherings at Private Residences Will Be Limited to 10 PeopleGyms Also Required…

- Most of us are aware of the danger of large, indoor gatherings when it comes to COVID. They are where super-spreading happens. But viral spread is not limited to large group settings. I want to stress that small, indoor gatherings also pose a very serious risk. Small gatherings are a significant…

- Today, drug maker Pfizer announced early data from Coronavirus vaccine trials that the vaccine it is developing is more than 90 percent effective. This is great news. But until a vaccine becomes a daily reality we must continue to be cautious. Until then, our job stays the same: Stop the spread.…

- Public health experts predicted that with the arrival of fall, we would see COVID infections rise—and that is indeed the case. The challenge for our state, like all other states, is managing the increase. Today, we announced modifications to our existing micro-cluster zones in…

- Monday, November 16 at 12:15 PM Tourism Recovery Improvement Districts Panel DiscussionNew York State legislation centered on enabling the establishment of Tourism Recovery Improvement Districts has been introduced. Tourism Recovery Improvement Districts provide a mechanism for your community to…

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Congratulations to John Percy and the entire team at Destination Niagara USA! - Niagara Falls, NY - Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, announced Destination Niagara USA as a recipient of the 4th Annual Stella Awards in the category of…

- As we approach the opening of the New York State Tourism Conference on November 16, I think that it's appropriate to take stock of 2020 and our hopes for the year before us. At present, keeping NYS safe for our residents, our hospitality workers and responsible travelers has to be our paramount…