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? - 2024 Economic Impact

Empire State Development / I LOVE NY ReleasesTourism Economics Data The Tourism Economics report commissioned by Empire State Development / I LOVE NEW YORK indicates that every tourism region in New York State achieved YOY growth, contributing to another record-setting year for New York State's…

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: May 28, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of I LOVE NY Summer Tourism and Travel Campaign

Comprehensive Marketing Effort Includes New Domestic and International Advertising, an I LOVE NY Mobile Marketing Tour, and Continued Industry Relations Efforts To Promote Visitation New Ads Can Be Viewed Here and Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of I LOVE NY's new integrated…

posted: April 26, 2025

DEC and Adirondack Mountain Reserve Announce Start of 2025 Parking Reservation System

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) today announced the parking reservation system to promote safe access to trails in the Route 73 corridor will resume May 1. Based on improved safety conditions in the corridor and positive user…

posted: March 24, 2025

Maple Month: Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2025 Maple Weekends in New York State

Encourages New Yorkers To Support Local Producers by Visiting Local Sugarhouses, Boosting the Industry and Local Agri-Tourism Governor’s FY 2026 Executive Budget Includes Initiatives To Grow the Maple Industry and Help New York Become the Leading Maple Innovator Photos of Governor Hochul Visiting…

posted: February 18, 2025

The Impact of U.S.-Canada Relations on New York State Tourism

New York State’s economy is deeply connected to Canadian trade and travel, making it particularly vulnerable to the effects of a prolonged U.S.-Canada trade dispute. To support informed advocacy efforts, the Canadian Consulate General to New York has made a document available outlining key…

posted: January 27, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Record Attendance at State Parks

Park Attendance Data Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by…

posted: October 9, 2024

Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Support New York's Hospitality Industry

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package designed to help small businesses open quickly and stay open longer with reduced costs and less paperwork requirements. Legislation S.8203/A.8427-A extends temporary permits to more New York City businesses. Legislation S.9685/A.7116 doubles the…

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…

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