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The New York State Division of Tourism is presenting workshops in three locations to help private sector, government and organizations that are interested in attracting visitors from China in "Becoming China Ready." The workshops are designed to help you capture your share of the $102 billion…

The New York State Tourism Industry Association, co-hosting with the New York State Division of Tourism, held its 8th annual "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference April 28 to 30, in Syracuse, NY. The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, which provided many services and assistance to…

March 4th, 2014 (Albany, NY) Albany, NY: Today at NYS Tourism Action Day, Herb Clark, President of the NYS TPA Council, Inc. announced the histroic merging of the Council with the NYS Travel & Vacation Association, forming the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA).

Corning, NY, December 11, 2013—The Corning Museum of Glass has received a $1.5 million grant from New York State to support the creation of a new international motorcoach entrance. The grant was announced by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today at the 2013 Regional Economic Development…

Albany, NY (December 11, 2013)Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $715.9 million has been awarded through Round Three of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative.A centerpiece of the Governor's strategy to jumpstart the economy and create jobs, the Regional Councils were put in…

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today kicked off round three of the Regional Economic DevelopmentCouncil (REDC)s, hosting council co-chairs and local economic development officials in Albany to detail the third round of the process and officially launch the 2013 competition.

Tourism Summit Generates New Ideas to Bring More Visitors to New York State Governor: NYS Tourism Equals Business Read full press release: http://www.governor.ny.gov/press/05082013/Largest-Tourism-Campaign-in-Decades

The New York State Travel & Vacation Association (NYSTVA) is pleased to announce that the New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Tourism is now a co-host and sponsor of the now-branded "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference, to be held May 1 to 3, 2013, in…

  Enroll now to participate in NYSTVA's 2013 literature distribution service at 14 travel and outdoor sports shows in the United States and Canada. Brochures and travel guides for CONY members are distributed at these shows via a professionally staffed booth, complete with dynamic imagery and…

Albany, N.Y. - New York State’s colorful foliage season is officially underway as the first significant signs of spectacular fall colors are beginning to appear in the Adirondacks and Catskills regions, according to observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE…

NYSTVA, working with its guests speakers at the 2012 Empire State Tourism Conference, has posted copies of presentations and notes for professional development sessions held on March 7, 2012. To view the documents, go to http://www.nystva.org/2012-estc-speakers-powerpoints-and-presentation-notes and…

The New York State Travel & Vacation Association (NYSTVA) announced the recipients of its "Excellence in Tourism" awards at a luncheon during the 6th Annual Empire State Tourism Conference, held March 7 at the Marriott Hotel, Albany, NY. NYSTVA’s Tourism Excellence Awards, now in their…

Albany, New York - Don’t miss out on attending the 2012 Empire State Tourism Conference, March 6-8, 2012, at the Marriott Hotel, Albany, New York. The conference is hosted by the New York State Travel & Vacation Association (NYSTVA). The conference theme is, “The Power of the Tourism…

The Division of Tourism, New York State Department of Economic Development (part of Empire State Development) is seeking an Assistant Commissioner (Tourism), to lead ESD's iconic "I Love New York" marketing campaign with efforts directed at both potential visitors and the New York State Tourism…

The Division of Tourism is pleased to share their I LOVE NEW YORK's 2012 Media Plan with the tourism industry of New York State. The goals of their plan is to increase I LOVE NEW YORK brand visibility, unify their consumer message with other tourism marketing efforts, and help promote the amazing…

The Business Review Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 7:47am EDT - Last Modified: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 12:11pm EDTRelated: Sports Business, Technology, Retailing & Restaurants, Travel, Hospitality New York is among 34 states that have picked up jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector…