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: March 28, 2023

NYC & Company is Now New York City Tourism & Conventions

New York City’s Official Destination Marketing Organization and Convention and Visitors Bureau Introduces New Name and Brand Identity System #WHATSGOODNYC Social Campaign Launches Today Harnessing the “Opinion Power” of Millions of New Yorkers New York City (March 28, 2023) — At its Annual…

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: 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 15, 2023

Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: March 8th Update on The State of the American Traveler

The following provides NYSTIA Data Analyst Ryan Maercklein's insight and takeaways from the March 8th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Destination Analysts. The presentation encompassed a variety of important topics including economic concerns, travel prices and inflation, and…

posted: March 14, 2023

Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: March 8th Update on The State of the American Traveler

The following provides NYSTIA Data Analyst Ryan Maercklein's insight and takeaways from the March 8th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Destination Analysts. The presentation encompassed a variety of important topics including economic concerns, travel prices and inflation, and…

posted: March 6, 2023

In Memory of Robin Dropkin, PTNY's Long-Standing Executive Director

The board, staff, and membership of the New York State Tourism Industry Association extend their condolences to the staff, board, and family of Robin Dropkin, PTNY’s long-standing executive director. Robin passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, February 26, surrounded by loved ones. …

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: March 6, 2023

DEAI Case Study: How a Request from Disney Kick-Started Discover Schenectady's DEIA Strategy

When Disney's Broadway production of Aladdin was getting ready to play in Schenectady, one of the show's executives asked the staff at Proctors Theatre if they or anyone in Schenectady had a list of LGBTQ and MWBE-owned businesses they could share with the cast & crew. Realizing that they did not,…

posted: February 22, 2023

February Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown

In their Employee Benefits February Newsletter, NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably: New Laws Expand Pregnancy and Nursing Accomodations Two new laws that were included in the federal Omnibus Appropriations Bill, enacted on Dec. 29, 2022,…

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