June 11: U.S. Travel Webinar - Race and diversity within the travel industry
Jun 9, 2020
Leading by Example: Lessons in Race and Antiracism
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NYS Coronavirus Update: Day 100 -- NYC Enters Phase 1 of Reopening -- It's Up To Us Campaign
Jun 8, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:35 PM on June 8: Today is Day 100 since we had our first confirmed COVID case in New York State. And with New York City entering Phase 1 today, the entire state is in the reopening process. At the outset, no one knew how long it would take us to control the virus. But we did…
NYS Coronavirus Update: Outdoor Graduation Ceremonies -- NYC Begins Reopening Tomorrow -- Good News on Testing
Jun 7, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 6:57 PM on June 7: Some people have asked me if I'm worried that the protests we have seen across the state and nation will lead to an increase in COVID cases. Yes, I am worried. That's why I'm asking New Yorkers who have attended a recent protest to get tested for COVID and to…
NYS Coronavirus Update: Banning Price Gouging on PPE -- Places of Worship to Reopen for Phase 2 Regions -- New York City on Track to Reopen Monday
Jun 6, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:12 PM on June 6: New York City will enter Phase 1 on Monday, the final region of the state to do so. I want to remind New Yorkers what these phases of reopening mean. Phase 1 includes construction, manufacturing and wholesale trade. Retail operations are also included in…
NYS Coronavirus Update: "Say Their Name" Reform Agenda -- Lowest Number of COVID-Related Deaths -- Nourish NY Update
Jun 5, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:07 PM on June 5: Yesterday we saw the lowest number of both deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 42 people passed away due to COVID-19, down from a record-high when 800 died in a single day just eight weeks ago. While our hearts ache for the families…
New York State Parks to Accept New Camping Reservations on Monday, June 8
Jun 5, 2020
Reservation window to open for camping arrival dates beginning June 22Beaches and day-use areas opening across the state – Entrance fees may applyNew York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will begin accepting new camping reservations beginning June 8, for…
NYS Coronavirus Update: COVID Testing Expanded to Those Attending Protests -- Drive-In Graduations -- Big Decline in Positive Cases
Jun 4, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:12 PM on June 4: We are seeing thousands of New Yorkers exercising their right to peacefully protest — twenty thousand protesters in New York City, one thousand protesters on Long Island and more throughout the state. But we still need to remain vigilant…
NYS Coronavirus Update: Outdoor Dining to Reopen -- Erie County to Resume Elective Surgeries -- COVID Hospitalizations Declining
Jun 3, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 6:10 PM on June 3: Even if it's no longer on the front pages, the COVID virus is still out there, and the threat to public health is far from over. The success we have achieved thus far is due to the actions of the people of New York who are making smart choices based on the…
NYS Coronavirus Update: Regions Beginning Phase 2 -- Summer Day Camps to Open This Month -- More Outdoor Recreational Activities to Open in Some Regions
Jun 2, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:13 PM on June 2: We are witnessing a lot of events occurring simultaneously. It is easy to be confused. There are many who want to intentionally blur the lines between peaceful, legitimate protesters and looters. They want you to watch the videos of the looting…
Perspective & Priorities: Reopening New York
Jun 2, 2020
NYSTIA Vice Chair Josiah Brown and I have recently collaborated on webinars with several TPA's to help provide insight for their local businesses. We're grateful for the opportunity to support reopening efforts and wanted to share some of the perspectives, priorities, strategies and statistics we've…
NYS Coronavirus Update: New York City Curfew Effective Tonight -- Regions Beginning Phase 2 -- Lowest Number of Positive Cases Yet
Jun 1, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:12 PM on June 1: Our state's response to Coronavirus is an incredible feat. All of New York — 19 million people — responded to this crisis with a level of determination and discipline that amazed me. Just 50 days ago, at the height of the…
COVID Response Satisfaction Program Webinar
Jun 1, 2020
In partnership with NYSTIA, Rove Marketing has introduced a surveying solution that helps attractions and destinations collect data on how they are meeting customer expectations in a post-COVID reopening. Rove Marketing recently launched the COVID Response Satisfaction Program to members of the…
Reimagining Major Travel Experiences Webinar Presented by Ketchum and Miles - Thursday, June 4, 3 PM
May 31, 2020
In a post COVID-19 reality, there will be no such thing as "business as usual" for the tourism industry's key experience providers. Airlines, hotels/resorts, restaurants, attractions, sports and events are key building blocks of destination experiences and all have been greatly impacted by this…
NYS Coronavirus Update: Dentists to Open Statewide Tomorrow -- Lowest Level of COVID Fatalities Since March
May 31, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 5:33 PM on May 31: Before I turn to the latest COVID news, I want to address the violent protests in our state and across the nation. The outrage we are seeing is a response not only to the killing of George Floyd, but to the continuing racism in this country that is chronic,…
WEBINARS - June 3: Relief for DMOs: Understanding EDA Grants * June 4: Assessing Recovery: Best Practices for Communicating Health and Safety Guidance at Businesses
May 31, 2020
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 1:00 to 2:00 PM Relief for DMOs: Understanding Economic Development Administration GrantsU.S. Travel and Destinations International will host a joint webinar featuring representatives from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) who will share more information about the…
NYS Coronavirus Update: Death Benefits for Families of Frontline Workers -- New Testing Sites in NYC Hotspots
May 30, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:07 PM on May 30: Today, I signed into law a new measure providing death benefits to the families of frontline workers who lost their lives fighting Coronavirus in New York. The bill establishes a COVID-19 death benefit for the families of state and local government employees…
NYS Coronavirus Update: NYC on Track to Begin Phase 1 June 8 -- Five Regions Beginning Phase 2 Today -- Early Warning Dashboard
May 29, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:07 PM on May 29: As some areas of the state begin to enter Phase 2 of reopening, it's worth reflecting on our progress. New York State, and New York City in particular, was the epicenter in the U.S. We had more cases than any other state in the country. The virus came, we now…
New York State Tourism Conference Rescheduled for November 16-18
May 29, 2020
TROY, NY – The New York State Tourism Conference (NYSTC), presented by The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA), has been rescheduled for November 16-18, 2020 at the Renaissance Westchester. The 2020 NYSTC, originally scheduled for April, offers high-quality,…
NYS Coronavirus Update: New Executive Order on Masks -- Record Number of New Yorkers Tested
May 28, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:11 PM on May 28: Today I signed an Executive Order that permits store owners to deny entry to people who refuse to wear masks. Many stores have already implemented policies to this effect, and this order clarifies that they are within their rights to do so. People may choose…
NYS Coronavirus Update: A Tragic Milestone -- Long Island Enters Phase 1 Reopening -- COVID Hospitalizations Continue to Decline
May 27, 2020
From Governor Cuomo @ 7:30 PM on May 27: Today the U.S. death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic topped 100,000, a tragic milestone. This is an unfathomable and immeasurable loss. Words simply fail in capturing the scale of this loss and the trauma and grief it has caused. Each person who we lost…