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: August 12, 2025

Lynkwell’s latest white paper — “EV Charging: The Highest ROI Marketing Tool for Hotels and Destinations.”

My friends at the New York State Tourism Industry Association often say, “Tourism is everyone’s business,” and they’re right — thriving tourism strengthens local economies, supports jobs, and brings vibrancy to communities. That’s why I’m excited to share Lynkwell’s newest white…

posted: July 17, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Next Round of Smart Growth Grants to Advance Sustainable Development in Adirondack and Catskill Park Communities

$3.8 Million in Funding Available To Support Community Revitalization and Environmental Stewardship This Round of Smart Growth Grants Focuses on Environmental Protection, Economic Development, and Community Livability; Informational Webinar Scheduled for July 23 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced…

posted: July 14, 2025

Discover Schenectady: "Skip the Stuff" Campaign

SCHENECTADY, NY (July 10, 2025) — Discover Schenectady today announced its participation in the national “Skip the Stuff” campaign, a voluntary initiative aimed at reducing unnecessary single-use items in takeout and delivery orders while promoting sustainable practices among Schenectady…

posted: June 11, 2025

NYS DEC Acts to Sustain Support for Statewide Transition to Cleaner Vehicles

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) took action today to help provide much-needed certainty to manufacturers following unprecedented federal actions that challenge implementation of clean vehicle requirements. “The poor precedent set this week by some members of…

posted: September 16, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million is Now Available to Install Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Along Major Travel Corridors Across New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $21 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State. Funded by a federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant, the State’s new competitive Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast…

posted: January 16, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces New York State Awarded $15 Million in Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve access to…

posted: September 29, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces $165 Million in Available Funds for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Projects Across New York State

Funding Supports Goals of New York’s Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and Emphasizes Activities that Address the Mobility Needs and Abilities of All Users Assists Municipalities in Meeting the Requirements of the Clean Air Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act…

posted: August 22, 2023

NEW! EV Charging Station Map of Upstate NY

Vacationing families using an Electric Vehicle need to know where to get a charge along the way. To assist, DiscoverUpstateNY.com, the 'Go To' tourism website for Upstate New York, has developed an interactive Charging Station Map. The map searches for stations in nearby cities and…

posted: June 6, 2023

Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism

Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts. The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…

posted: June 6, 2023

Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism

Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts. The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…

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