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: 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: September 4, 2024

Schoharie County: An Unexpected 2023 Tourism Hotspot Saving Residents $997 a Year!

SCHOHARIE COUNTY, September 2024 – While some might think of Schoharie County as a quaint, quiet neighbor lacking the big 'hook' of nearby regions, recent data suggests otherwise. The latest tourism impact report commissioned by I Love New York reveals a surprising hero in the local Schoharie…

posted: August 7, 2024

ICYMI: $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs

Video of Secretary Mosley Announcing New Funding is Available Here; Photo Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is now available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs — $100 million each for Round 8 of…

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: July 2, 2024

2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced

TROY, NY – The recipients of the 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards were revealed on Tuesday, July 2 by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The outstanding work of New York State's destination marketing organizations, attractions, and other tourism-related…

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 18, 2024

Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance: Update for Our NYSTIA Colleagues

A message from Tammee Poinan Grimes, Board Chair - CNYMBA I am writing to you today to share my enthusiasm regarding the renewed growth and momentum being experienced by the Canal NY Marketing and Business Alliance (CNYBMA) and its members as the 2024 canal season gets underway. Last year tourism…

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: May 17, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Historic $50 Million Investment in the New York State Canals System

Funding Will Support Critical Infrastructure Projects Along Navigable Waterway and at Legacy Water Impounding Structures All Canal Locks and Lift Bridges Operating Today through October 16th Video of First Vessels Entering Erie Canal at Waterford Here Photos of First Vessels Entering Erie…

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