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Rebecca Griffin is an Associate Professor and Hospitality Program Department Chair at Monroe Community College. Her responsibilities are to oversee the Hospitality program and the Culinary Arts program with concentrations in hotels, restaurants, events and tourism as well as teaching courses in…

Plan Sets 25 Ambitious Goals to Help Ensure DEC is Leading by Example Upcoming Decarbonization Projects at DEC Facilities Statewide Demonstrate Versatility of Heat Pump Technology New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of…

The COVID-19 pause and pivot offered an unexpected opportunity to delve into the authenticity of Harriet Tubman’s legacy in the Finger Lakes Region. When the Cayuga County Tourism office identified that Harriet Tubman, as an internationally recognized symbol of freedom, could be a significant…

The New York Cycling Census - a statewide survey that yielded more than 13,700 responses from every county in the state - provides new insights into the motivators and barriers to bicycling. A new report and online data dashboard from Urban Cycling Solutions (UCS) details…

The INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW 2023 to activate enhanced technology and programming to meet market needs of Business and Consumer audiences. NEW YORK, NY – May 8, 2023 – The INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SHOW 2023 (ITS2023), to be held in New York City, the #1 travel-buying market in the…

WATERFORD, NY- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce that 42 not-for-profit organizations and municipalities will receive NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants totaling $190,000 in 2023. The grants will…

» Nominate Now! It’s hard to believe it’s time for another round of nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards, but we are back and looking for your help! As Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, I can’t stress how important and meaningful these awards are to our industry and…

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration. Cayuga County, Thursday, May 4, 2023 — National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving…

Tim Myers is the Account Executive of Tourism & Destinations at AirDNA. Tim oversees new business development and sales on the East Coast, Midwest, and various parts of the US and Canada. The North American DMO sales team currently works with 220+ tourism organizations (DMOs, tourism boards, and…

Jonathan Golicz is the Vice President of Unicomm, LLC - Travel & Adventure Show Series. As the organization's Vice President, he is responsible for providing an authentic, fun, and experiential experience for travel consumers, advisors, media, and influencers and providing an audience of qualified…

Fellow NYSTIA colleagues, I am excited to be on the Tourism Excellence Awards Committee where we highlight and recognize your hard work throughout the year! We have a great year ahead for New York State Tourism and we are excited to learn more about what you have done at your locations. Recognizing…

Commemorate this historical event in Harriet Tubman’s Chosen Hometown   AUBURN, NY — The City of Auburn is rich in Black history, pride, and culture, and sites throughout History’s Hometown are planning special events during June to celebrate the legacy of freedom in the place…

Paul Fusco is CEO & Founder of The Travel Guide Group, where he leads the team and pursues continued growth of the TravelGuidesFree.com platform, with new options that continue to optimize the experience for active travelers and provide value for destinations. The Travel Guide Group's primary focus…

NYSTIA exhibited at the Spring Dream Destinations Travel Show at the MGM Springfield on April 30th in downtown Springfield Massachusetts. We saw a steady flow of attendees stop by our booth looking to plan their vacations throughout the entire state. Attendees were predominately families and…

On behalf of the board and staff of the New York State Tourism Industry Association, we would like to thank the 212 registered attendees who joined us in Oswego, New York at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference, for coming together once again to share stories, insights, and excitement for the future of…

Dear Canalway Challenge Partners— The 2023 Canalway Challenge is on! With your help to promote the Challenge, we can extend our reach, bring more people to enjoy the canal corridor, and maximize our tourism impact. PLEASE JOIN US in spreading the word! The greatest number of signups come in…

Whether you're thinking about working in tourism or have been for decades, this industry provides some of the most exciting, meaningful, and boundless career paths to venture into. Hear from NYSTIA members and NYS tourism & hospitality professionals on why they love working in tourism.    We can't…

Funding Available to Address Environmental Concerns in Potential Environmental Justice Areas Largest-Ever Community Impact Grant Opportunity Since Program's Creation   Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $6 million in grants is now available to help communities facing environmental justice…

The following provides NYSTIA Marketing Analyst Ryan Maercklein’s insights and takeaways from the April 26th Connecting the Dots Between Tourism Marketing and Real World Impact with Mobile Location Data webinar presented by Near. We would like to thank Near for sharing this information with us. …

NYSTIA exhibited at the Ottawa Valley Outdoor Adventure & Sportsman's Show at the Petawawa Civic Center in Petawawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 22nd and 23rd. The show was located about an hour and a half northwest of Ottawa. This was the inaugural year for this event. Attendees were excited to see…