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 16, 2022

February Trend: Out of State U.S. Visitors are traveling further to Upstate NY Regions

Using mobile location data to identify where travellers live (i.e. where mobile device sleeps), the distance travelled by visitors to each upstate NY region (excl. NYC/Long Island) can be determined...

posted: March 2, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces New Efforts to Support the Hospitality/Tourism Industry With a More Efficient State Liquor Authority

Governor Highlights Importance of Permanent To-Go Drinks and Other Budget Proposals to Modernize State Liquor Regulations, Support Small Businesses, and Bring Back Hospitality Industry...

posted: February 28, 2022

The Making of the Travels with Darley Empire State Trail Episode on PBS

- Looking for ways to promote the new Empire State Trail, New York State Parks teamed up with TPAs and PBS' Travels with Darley show to showcase some of the cool destinations and local flavor found along the 750-mile bicycling, walking, and hiking route that runs from Buffalo to Albany along the…

posted: February 23, 2022

Grant Application Opens for NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events

The New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor have launched a new competitive grant program to support tourism and recreation along canal waterways and trails...

posted: February 22, 2022

Airbnb Supports Governor's Proposal To Collect Taxes On Short-Term Rentals

Tourism has always been a driving force in New York's economy and it will be even more essential as we seek to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic. According to a report by Tourism Economics, tourists spent...

posted: February 13, 2022

CANAL NY Advocacy Outreach: Tell the NY Power Authority to Open New York’s Canals By No Later than May 11!

- ACT NOW / Let Your Voice Be Heard! - Please join your canal colleagues in a letter-writing campaign to impress upon the New York Power Authority the need to change the 2022 Canal Navigation Season opening date from the announced date of Friday, May 20 to May 11. Studies show the overall economic…

posted: February 11, 2022

January Trend: Domestic Tourists Extending Their Stay In Upstate NY?

Trending historical mobile location data averaged across NYS regions* (excl. NYC/Long Island) indicates that the average length of stay in region for domestic visitors increased over a full day (3.3 days vs 1.9 days = +1.4 days) between January 2019 and January 2022. Will this jump in extended stays be a long term trend in domestic travel?

posted: February 9, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces Progress on Historic Commitment to Revitalize New York State's Tourism Industry

Part of Governor's Comprehensive $450 Million "Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs" Economic Recovery Initiative I LOVE NY Launches First Ever Global Consumer Advertising Effort; Can Be Viewed Here New Eligibility Screening Tools Available Online for Return to Work Grant Program and Meet in New York…

posted: February 6, 2022

Obituary for CONY's Former Executive Administrator Bob Klos Sr.

- CONY's former Executive Administrator, Bob Klos, Sr., passed away on January 27 at the age of 88. Bob was named as CONY's Executive Administrator in 1975, faithfully and forcefully serving the association until his retirement in 2007. In 2004, CONY inducted Bob into its Hall of Fame, for his…

posted: January 20, 2022

Travel Industry to Congress: Enact Urgent Policies to Restore Travel Demand

- More than 600 travel industry members—representative of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam—signed a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action on near-term federal policies to restore and grow the U.S. travel industry. The letter was delivered by the…

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