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: December 14, 2021

Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Support Education and Tourism along the Erie Canal

$64,323 awarded to seven organizations - Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, in partnership with the NYS Canal Corporation, is pleased to announce that seven organizations have been selected to receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants totaling $64,323. Funded projects include vital work to…

posted: December 1, 2021

A Message from Brian: Canal Communities & DRI—A Perfect Fit!

- New York's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is helping to restore and rebuild downtowns across our State, especially in 20 communities along the New York State Canal system. Since 2016, cities, towns and villages in each of New York's 10 regions have competed for $10 million state DRI…

posted: November 19, 2021

Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Number of Stays at New York State Campgrounds in 2021

2021 State Parks Campground Overnight Stays Up 15 Percent from Previous 2019 Record 2021 DEC Campground Overnight Stays Up More Than 10 Percent from Previous 2016 Record Campsites, Cabins, Cottages, Yurts Occupied Nearly 1.2 Million Night - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that overnight…

posted: November 12, 2021

Momentum is Building For A Strong NYC/Upstate Recovery

- Your efforts are generating results! Let me open this brief note by acknowledging the outstanding individual and collaborative efforts of our members! Since New York Pause transitioned to New York Forward in May of 2020, you have all run a marketing marathon - an uphill one - to…

posted: November 8, 2021

U.S. Travel: America Welcomes Return of International Travelers

- After nearly two years of restrictions and prolonged economic loss, the United States will reopen its borders to vaccinated international travelers today—a significant milestone in our industry's recovery and our efforts to rebuild the international inbound travel market. The effects of the…

posted: November 8, 2021

Governor Hochul Announces Major $450 Million "BRING BACK TOURISM, BRING BACK JOBS" Inclusive Recovery Package

- Announcement Coincides with Reopening of International Borders $100 Million in One-Time Payments to Support Hardest-Hit Tourism Workers $100 Million in Grants to Encourage Tourism Employers to Rehire Staff $25 Million to Attract Convention Center and Hotel Events; Additional $25 Million for Global…

posted: May 6, 2021

2021 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Honored

New York's tourism professionals, 'extraordinary work in an extraordinary year'acknowledged in virtual ceremony - – Destination marketing organizations, museums, attractions, and other tourism related businesses gathered virtually at 11:30 AM on Thursday, May 6 to honor the efforts of their peers.…

posted: August 29, 2017

Turn Viewers into Visitors with Live Streaming

Destination marketing is about selling experiences and live streaming is a particularly powerful tool to do just that.

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