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Brand USA's most recent Partner Webinar took a deep dive on the German market. Their team discussed upcoming events, in-market programs and ways to maximize partnership opportunities in Germany.  Here are a few key takeaways: Outbound travel from Germany is projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels…

The NYS Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are pleased to announce that 43 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants totaling $196,349. The grants will support eight tourism infrastructure…

During last week's Lunch & Learn Webinar, Kayla Lloyd from BBG&G Integrated Marketing presented her topic: BBG&G: Digital Discoveries: Lessons Learned from Tenement Museum.  Some insights from the webinar: BBG&G's Full Service Capabilities Brand Brand positioning strategy Market research Media…

Wednesday, May 1 at 12:00 pm E.T. Cassandra Razzi, Senior Digital Sales Manager at Orange 142 will discuss understanding DEI, why DEI matters and stats about NY State Diversity. She will then go on to give examples and best practices, a case study, and key takeaways.  Why you should attend: To…

Livingston Energy Group's EV chargers at LEGOLAND New York were featured in the latest issue of Funworld, the digital magazine published by IAAPA, the Global Association for the Attractions Industry! Titled, "The Future of Fun is Sustainable: Attractions Embrace Eco-Friendly Changes,"…

Berkeley Young is President of Young Strategies, a Charlotte, NC company. Young’s hands-on experience running a CVB/DMO and managing a golf resort community gives him a unique edge when analyzing research data. Young has conducted research and planning studies in 36 states and is currently working…

NYSTIA Members Enjoy Preferred Rate, Fee Waiver At Iconic Hotel  The New Yorker Hotel, host of the 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting, is now NYSTIA's headquarters hotel in Manhattan! Room Rates: NYSTIA members now enjoy a dynamic negotiated rate of 25% off BAR (Best Advertised Rate) - and facility fees…

Your New York Great Destinations Travel Show Booth was on display at the Ottawa Outdoor Adventure Show at the Nepean Sportsplex on Saturday and Sunday, April 20/21. The event promoter really appreciates our new booth presentation and placed us at the show entrance in a corner booth! The show was…

Kayla Lloyd, Senior Marketing Manager at BBG&G Integrated Marketing will discuss how in 2023 Tenement Museum partnered with BBG&G to successfully market and promote the museum’s reopening. BBG&G developed and executed a digital advertising campaign that focused on bringing…

Thank you to the 250+ tourism industry professionals who joined us from across New York State, the USA, Canada and Europe at the 2024 New York State Tourism Conference in Niagara Falls! We want to express our appreciation and gratitude to the many attendees, partners and presenters who participated…

Tempest is a multifaceted agency and destination organization advocate that strengthens communities through the innovation and activation of web, marketing, and cloud software solutions. They have a thorough understanding of all aspects of the travel industry. Their results-driven approach…

During last week's Lunch and Learn Webinar Jake Buganski and Thomas Mooney from FourthIdea presented their topic VEAR into the Future: Using Augmented Reality in your Destination to Increase Engagement. Some insights from the webinar:  What is Augmented Reality?  A technology that…

Cassandra Razzi's role as the Senior Digital Sales Manager at Orange142 is to represent the Northeast, from Maine to VA when it comes to travel and tourism marketing. She focuses on DMO and CVB clients as well a EDCs and amusements, museums and trails and help them grow business by reaching new…

Lauren Alperin is a Partnerships Manager, acting as an ally to help both small and large local and National businesses, show and tell their stories to qualified targeted audiences. She is adept at crafting targeted branded content and tailored marketing solutions to drive client results and success.…

Throughout 2024, New York State Parks Has Marked the 100th Anniversary With a Range of Programs and Events – More Information Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the centennial of the State Council of Parks establishment on April 18, 1924. Landmarks across the state will…

SCHENECTADY, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 15, 2024 / Livingston Energy Group, a Lynkwell company, has been awarded a New York State Office of General Services (OGS) statewide procurement contract for public, private and fleet electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The company, one of four…

Rochester, NY – Break the Ice Media and Travel Alliance Partners have merged under one united brand: Travel Alliance Partnership (TAP). After operating under the same leadership since 2021, the two entities have come together in a strategic transformation that reflects the organizations’…

NYSTIA made our return to Canada's Upper Ottawa Valley last weekend for The Ottawa Valley Outdoor Adventure & Sportsman Show at the Petawawa Civic Centre in Petawawa, Ontario (about two hours northwest of Ottawa). The show was co-located with a Poutine festival, which brought additional…

Penny Peters, Akwesasne Travel Manager at Akwesasne Travel, will speak on the Sustainability Panel on Thursday, April 18th at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference. Penny will be presenting on the establishment of Akwesasne Travel, tourism office for the Akwesasne Mohawks, and how these continued efforts…

Calling all Rochester Recommenders, Influencers, and Frontline Staff: On April 30th Visit Rochester is hosting an Experiential FAM Tour for you and your team to experience Rochester’s attractions firsthand! This day long tour will take you from the RMSC, to the George Eastman Museum, MAG…