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- 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…

- Yesterday, there were more than 100,000 new COVID cases in the U.S. Every expert told us that come the fall, cases would go up. We expected this and can effectively deal with the outbreaks by our micro-cluster strategy. But one of our very best tools in this battle to prevent the spread of the…

- The surge in cases around the country and the globe is a stark reminder that this pandemic is far from over, and while we are doing a good job keeping our positivity rate low, we must remain vigilant in monitoring the infection rate throughout the state. We're staying on top of this situation by…

- Tomorrow is Election Day and your final chance to make your voice heard. If you haven't cast your vote yet during New York's Early Voting or through returning an absentee ballot, be sure to vote in-person tomorrow. And if you voted absentee and haven't mailed in your ballot yet you can drop it off…

- Dear Tourism Partners,We are now more than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic. To say it has been a challenging and unprecedented time is a cliché at this point, but that doesn't keep it from being true, especially for the nation's tourism industry. International and domestic…

- All Travelers Covered by The Advisory Must Continue to Fill Out Traveler Health Form Upon Arrival Into New York StateGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new guidelines allowing out-of-state travelers to New York to "test out" of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from states that are…

- Tomorrow is Halloween and I hope New Yorkers enjoy the holiday in a way that's safe for their families and the community. To help New Yorkers make informed decisions on Halloween activities, the NYS Department of Health published Halloween guidance, with recommended activities and Do's and Don'ts…

- The impact that COVID has had on the physical and mental health of many New Yorkers cannot be overstated. As the challenge feels daunting it's critical that each of us stays vigilant as we move into the winter and COVID fatigue continues to set in. New York State will do all we can to battle this…

- We continue to focus our attention on the "micro-cluster" areas throughout the state and to closely watch the metrics in each area. As a given "micro-cluster" makes progress in terms of reducing the positivity rate, we reevaluate and can make adjustments to their designation. A cluster in Orange…

- Our country is seeing a surge in COVID; there have been almost half a million new confirmed COVID cases in the US in just one week. While the number of new cases per 100,000 residents in New York remains low relative to other states, New York State is not in a hermetically sealed bubble. COVID is…

- As we continue to fight against COVID-19, it's clear that masks help stop the spread and save lives. I'm proud to announce with my daughter Mariah Kennedy Cuomo that New York is partnering with the company The RealReal and dozens of New York fashion designers to create limited edition…

- Wednesday, Oct. 28 @ 12:00 PM. ETAs the travel and tourism industry around the world continues to confront the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, significant strides are underway to restart global air travel when the time is right. Join the CEOs of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)…

- With Halloween just around the corner, I want to remind New Yorkers to enjoy the holiday but to do so safely. To help New Yorkers make an informed decision on which Halloween activities are safe for their families, the State Department of Health has published guidance for Halloween. The best way…

- COVID anxiety is real. COVID stress is real. COVID depression is real. I understand we're tired of wearing masks, of social distancing, etc. The pandemic has caused tremendous stress on each of us. And the longer it goes on, the worse it's going to get. We see it in the numbers, in a rise in…

- Tori BarnesU.S. Travel and the COVID RELIEF NOW Coalition continue to put as much pressure as possible on Congress and the administration to reach a deal to provide COVID relief immediately. Majority Leader McConnell has committed to holding two votes this week for smaller, targeted bills that…

- Kristy Kennedy is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for the the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau, a division of the NORTH COUNTRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. The chamber serves Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and northern Warren Counties in New York State and parts of southern…

  NYSTIA's newest board member is Joanne Conley, Warren County Tourism Director and President of the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council. Joanne has been appointed to fill the board vacancy created by the departure of Ron Ofner, who had also served as Board Secretary in 2020. "Joanne already…

- New York's micro-cluster strategy is designed to reduce the spread of COVID with the least disruption and the most targeted approach. Today, after 14 days of data monitoring, we are modifying existing cluster zones and adding new ones in Steuben and Chemung Counties — areas that…

- One of the lessons we learned in New York is that we need to look ahead to stay ahead of this virus. To tackle additional COVID-19 hot spots that we expect to come with the fall and winter weather, New York will employ our micro-cluster strategy to take fast and targeted action. The micro-cluster…

- We all hope that there will be a COVID vaccine that can be approved and administered in the near future. To ensure a safe and effective distribution of a vaccine once it is ready, the State has announced a draft Vaccine Administration Program, which will serve as an initial framework for the…