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: 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…

posted: May 24, 2023

New York Department of State Announces Availability of Over $26 Million in Grant Funding to Further New York's Community Revitalization, Environmental, Stewardship & Government Efficiency Efforts

Smart Growth, Waterfront Revitalization, Brownfield Redevelopment & Resiliency Planning Funds Available to Spark Community Growth and Development Local Government Efficiency Funds Available to Develop and Implement New Opportunities for Financial Savings and Operational Efficiencies The New…

posted: May 22, 2023

WEBINAR RECAP: EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism, and Local Economic Development

Kate Kruk* and the team at Livingston Energy partnered with NYSTIA and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) to provide compelling information and insights on EV infrastructure, logistics and incentives for the hospitality and tourism industry. The webinar was well attended…

posted: May 12, 2023

DEC Announces Release of First Sustainability Plan

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…

posted: March 21, 2023

US Travel: EV Charging Funding Opportunity Available

The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new grant program that will fund the installation of EV chargers and other alternative fuel infrastructure. The $700 million funding opportunity is part of the DOTs ongoing initiative to build a national charging network of 500,000 public chargers…

posted: March 20, 2023

Two New Award Categories Added to 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards

Start preparing your DEAI and sustainability nominations! The NYSTIA DEAI Committee, led by Nicole Mahoney at Break the Ice Media, and Sustainability Task Force led by Kate Kruk at Livingston Energy Group, have provided two new award categories for the 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence…

posted: March 6, 2023

What is Sustainable Tourism?

Sustainable tourism is becoming a prominent topic when discussing the future of the industry. To effectively embody sustainable tourism, we need to fully understand its scope. First off, what is Sustainable Tourism? Sustainable Tourism is defined by the UN Environment Program and UN World Tourism…

posted: January 23, 2023

Lake Placid 2023 World University Games: Setting a Sustainability Standard in the Adirondacks

As the World University Games come to a close in the Adirondacks, NYSTIA's Brooke Wilson shares a few key takeaways from the event. The exemplary sustainability standards set by the 2023 Lake Placid FISU World University Games undoubtedly place New York State as a beacon for sustainable event…

posted: January 13, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Start of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games

Second-Largest Global Winter Sporting Event Continues Through January 22; Tickets Are Available Here Follows More Than $550 Million in State Investment to Renovate Sports Facilities, Improve Roads and Bridges, Upgrade Sports Infrastructure in Preparation for the Games Games Will Include Several…

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