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: May 16, 2023

DEAI Case Study: How Embracing Harriet Tubman's Legacy Boosts & Supports Diversity in Cayuga County

The COVID-19 pause and pivot offered an unexpected opportunity to delve into the authenticity of Harriet Tubman’s legacy in the Finger Lakes Region. When the Cayuga County Tourism office identified that Harriet Tubman, as an internationally recognized symbol of freedom, could be a significant…

posted: May 12, 2023

DEC Announces Release of First Sustainability Plan

Plan Sets 25 Ambitious Goals to Help Ensure DEC is Leading by Example Upcoming Decarbonization Projects at DEC Facilities Statewide Demonstrate Versatility of Heat Pump Technology New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of…

posted: April 7, 2023

Cayuga County Office of Tourism Achieves Travel Unity DEAI Certification

AUBURN, NY – Cayuga County Office of Tourism has become the first organization to achieve certification through Travel Unity’s Certified By Travel Unity (CBTU) program. CBTU is the travel and tourism industry’s only certification program that validates visitor-facing organizations’ efforts…

posted: March 31, 2023

Key Takeaways from the Civitas and Tourism Economics Webinar: Navigating Economic Uncertainty and How to Prepare Your Destination

The following provides NYSTIA Data Analyst Ryan Maercklein's insight and takeaways from the Navigating Economic Uncertainty and How to Prepare Your Destination webinar presented by Civitas and Tourism Economics. This webinar was highly informative; insights were provided regarding the intensity of…

posted: March 30, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces New "I LOVE NY" Tourism Partnership with New York Yankees and New York Mets on Opening Day

New Campaign Will Highlight New York's Baseball Legacy and Will Encourage Fans to Plan a Baseball-Themed Getaway Attractions and Events Highlighted at iloveny.com/baseball Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new travel and tourism partnership between I LOVE NY, the New York Yankees and…

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…

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