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: November 5, 2024

How Does Tourism Drive Success in YOUR County? - 2023 Economic Impact

Tourism done right drives responsible, sustainable economic growth, local job creation, small business success, community vitality, and increased local/state tax revenues, all resulting in improved standard of living, quality of life and pride of place for New York State communities and residents.…

posted: August 28, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York welcomed a record-setting 306.3 million visitors in 2023, while also setting new historic highs for direct visitor spending and total economic impact associated with the state's tourism industry. Visitors to New York State contributed to a…

posted: October 1, 2024

Governor Hochul Marks Major Construction Milestone in Historic Transformation of JFK International Airport

Video of the Ceremony Available on YouTube Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners, the consortium building a new Terminal 6, today celebrated a key milestone in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport, where members of…

posted: September 20, 2024

New York State Parks Unveil New Interactive Video Displays Interpreting New York's Revolutionary History

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced that the first of 20 planned interactive video displays highlighting New York’s rich history in the American Revolution is installed at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley. The video kiosks…

posted: September 6, 2024

Governor Hochul Celebrates the Historic Designation of New York’s First National Marine Sanctuary at Lake Ontario

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) historic designation of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The Lake Ontario Sanctuary will become only the 16th site in the National Marine Sanctuary System and the first to be designated…

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: June 5, 2024

NOAA Unveils New Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary

A note from Bob Provost: Many of our members had already heard about the efforts to create a National Marine Sanctuary (New York's first) along New York's Lake Ontario coastline at the 2023 New York State Tourism Conference in Oswego. We are delighted to share that last week the National Oceanic…

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: March 12, 2024

DEC Announces 2024 I BIRD NY Challenge

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of the 2024 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge provides opportunities to identify birds and learn about birdlife and awards program finishers…

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