Resources & Insights

Browse our Resource Library for the latest industry insights, expert tips, policy updates, best practices and more affecting New York State's tourism industry.

posted: July 3, 2024

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Increase Access to State Parks and Support Tourism

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to increase access to State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites, and to support the tourism industry in New York. S.5423/A.4853 will increase access to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sites by…

posted: June 18, 2024

New York State Legislature Passes Short Term Rental Legislation

NYSHTA-led industry coalition sees Short-Term Rental Bill Pass! After a tremendous effort this session led by Mark Dorr at NYSHTA, the bill to regulate short term rentals in New York State has passed both houses of the legislature (FINALLY). The bill requires the State to create a registry and…

posted: May 28, 2024

Spring 2024 Wednesday Webinar Series Wrap-Up

We want to again say thank you to the presenters and members who joined us each week for our inaugural Wednesday Webinar series! From AI to social media, earned media to advocacy, a wide range of topics were covered for during these weekly lunchtime breaks. Below you'll find the links to the…

posted: January 30, 2024

RECAP: Perspectives on the Proposed Executive Budget

Mark Dorr, President of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) provided insights and remarks on the Proposed Executive Budget and its effects on New York State's tourism industry. In this inaugural webinar, Mark discussed the budget and legislative advocacy priorities for…

posted: December 27, 2023

U.S. Travel Statement: Travel Industry Applauds Biden Administration Action to Protect, Grow International Travel to the United States

WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security extending the visa interview waiver authority for low-risk applicants, which was set to expire on December 31. The visa interview waiver…

posted: October 16, 2023

Otsego County Residents Dodge $1,667 Additional Tax Bill Thanks to Thriving Tourism Industry

October 2023 – In the picturesque landscapes of Otsego County, a financial savior quietly looms, often adorned with a camera and a sense of adventure - the tourist. A recent, eye-opening tourism impact report unveils a staggering reality: without the robust $352 million injected into the county by…

posted: March 28, 2023

NYS Senate and Assembly Proposed Budgets Restore Matching Funds For Tourism

Both the NYS Senate and Assembly have approved budget proposals restoring the $1 million dollar cut in Tourism Matching Funds proposed in the Executive Budget Proposal. Their proposed budgets would match the $3.5 million allocated in last year's budget. NYSTIA communicated early in the…

posted: January 31, 2023

Employed New Yorkers Are Still Leaving Up To 25% Of PTO On The Table!

A review of statistics from a variety of sources and using a variety of methods from 2015 to 2022 consistently yielded the same outcome - employed New Yorkers fail to use almost 25% of their vacation time each year: Over 42 MILLION DAYS of paid time off are left on the table by employed New Yorkers…

posted: January 12, 2023

Register for Museum Advocacy Day

Museums Advocacy Day is inspiring, energizing, and impactful. Unite with museum colleagues from across the country as one voice to reaffirm our value, collective contributions, and aspirations. The resources and insights you’ll gain as a participant will help sustain your museum’s future and the…

posted: November 21, 2022

U.S. Travel: Urge Congress to Pass Critical Priorities by End of Year

View the web version of this U.S. Travel Newsletter. With business and international travel spending still down compared to 2019—while inflation remains high and a recession looms—please join U.S. Travel in urging congress to act before the end of the year on policies that restore business and…

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