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Olga Luz Tirado is a familiar face to NYSTIA Members. She was formally with The Bronx Tourism Council for ten years and has now started her own company called O Communications & Solutions.O Communications & Solutions provides clients with communications, public relations, relationship, and…

Warren County supervisors select new tourism director New York native Alfred Snow to start September 12 WARREN COUNTY, NY -- The Warren County Board of Supervisors has named Alfred W. Snow IV to serve as the county's next Director of Tourism. Snow, a native of Central New York with connections to…

- Thursday, September 1, 4 PM EDT - presented by Rebound in air travel demand has faltered somewhat mid-year as economic headwinds are hindering growth. Higher costs and squeezed incomes are having some initial, but modest, impact, while labour shortages have become a concern. We will explore these…

Set Your Destination / Attraction Up For Success- Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 10 AM to Noon - Activate your destination/business with tactical tools to fill your empty beds, seats and drive traffic to your destination/attraction. Group tours and international visitors spend more and stay longer!…

Meet Kevin Peterson, the Interim Executive Director at the Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau. During the search process, Kevin is also continuing his regular responsibilities as Partner Relations Manager, focusing on product and destination development. The Steuben County Conference and…

- Wednesday, September 7 at 11 AM ET - Dive into fall with a fresh perspective on American travel sentiment. Please join us for our next free industry webinar, where we will present results from the travel industry's most respected traveler opinion survey, The State of The American Traveler. This…

Congratulations to NYSTIA member and partner Livingston Energy Group, a Lynkwell Company, ranked 377th fastest-growing private company in America on the Inc. 5000 list. Livingston also came in as the 11th fastest growing energy businesses across the country and 31st fastest business overall in New…

Dear Colleagues and Friends, August is here, we're past the halfway point of the canal season, and it's time to step it up! Let's encourage people to sign up for the Canalway Challenge to enjoy cycling, hiking, paddling, and exploring along the canals and Canalway Trail in the remaining weeks of…

Heather Bagshaw and Sara Harvey join Marketing Team Niagara Falls, NY – As domestic leisure travel continues to increase, Destination Niagara USA is being proactive about their approach to ensuring Niagara Falls USA and Niagara County remain in the forefront of travelers' minds. Heather Bagshaw,…

Biennial Conference Brings Together Advocates from Across New York To Share Strategies on Enhancing Canal Communities Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the City of Rochester will host the 2022 New York State Canal Conference, a biennial event that brings together canal and inland waterway…

QUEENSBURY, NY - Adirondack Winery, founded in 2008, has expanded to include (in addition to its original Tasting Room at 285 Canada Street in Lake George) a new multi-million dollar Tasting Room and Wine Making facility at 395 Big Bay Road in Queensbury, with the capacity to grow to a 50,000 case…

Recovery milestones: I am pleased to report New York State travel spending marked several recovery milestones in June 2022 according to figures released by U.S. Travel and its data partners. June's reported travel spend total of $7.7 Billion is +$3.1 Billion vs 2021 - a whopping 67% YOY increase! Of…

Three days of exhibits, performances, trade only conference sessions and public seminars focused on “The Future of Travel" designed to inform and entertain travel industry trade and the public alike   NEW YORK, NY – August 4, 2022 – With sharp-eyed focus on the revitalization…

  Deadline for Submission: August 26, 2022 WATERFORD- Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its 17th annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Images should convey people enjoying activities on the waterway and Canalway Trail or show the unique character of New York's…

The Cayuga County Office of Tourism partners with Whetstone Magazine to create a special podcast series honoring Harriet Tubman's life and legacy in New York. In partnership with Whetstone Magazine, the Cayuga County Office of Tourism has created a new podcast! The entitled series “Walk in Her…

Mary Eggert is the Digital Marketing Coordinator at Break The Ice Media. In her position, she is the primary support person for client work. Mary's role includes developing and writing content, implementing strategies, and executing on client project plans. She also works across multiple marketing…

- Yesterday, the U.S. Travel Association said a heartfelt goodbye to Roger Dow, who is stepping down from his role as president and CEO after 17 incredible years. Roger joined U.S. Travel in 2005 following a successful 34-year career at Marriott International. Though Roger often joked that he had no…

This special edition of the Canalway Trail Times is dedicated to the 24th Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour, which brought 750 cyclists across the state on the Erie Canalway Trail, beginning in Buffalo on July 10 and ending at the finish line in Albany on July 17.Whether you're already reminiscing…

- Our friends at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) recently shared with us their paper on gastro-tourism and its positive effects on a person's well-being. Below you'll find an overview of key takeaways. You can share your organization's research, findings, and papers to rachele@nystia.org and…

Campbell Hall, NY (July 27, 2022) - BBG&G Integrated Marketing celebrates 25 years of business. In 1997, BBG&G was founded by four industry professionals to support businesses with their advertising and public relations needs. “This month BBG&G celebrates 25 years in business. To…