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: July 5, 2023

New York State Travel Spending Decline?

National travel indicators present a troubling picture in the short term for New York State seasonal tourism spending. Estimated spending statistics from U.S. Travel's Recovery and Growth Insights Dashboard sourced to Tourism Economics portray a significant decline in YOY growth nationally beginning…

posted: July 4, 2023

In Memoriam: Gordon Lattey, Respected and Beloved Member of New York's Tourism Community

The New York State tourism community mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Gordon Lattey, an individual whose contributions to our collective success still resonate, particularly with the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). Our sincere condolences go out to his wife,…

posted: June 30, 2023

Governor Hochul Celebrates the Completion of the Strong National Museum of Play's $75 Million Expansion Project in Downtown Rochester

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $75 million expansion project at The Strong National Museum of Play in the heart of downtown Rochester. More than a city-block long, The Strong features hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces. The final piece of the project — a…

posted: June 29, 2023

Oneida County Tourism Announces Sarah Foster Calero as New President

posted: June 9, 2023

Erie Canal Learning Hub Launched

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of a new educational initiative, the Erie Canal Learning Hub. The Hub provides free curriculum resources, field trips, virtual 3D tours, and other online tools for teachers and…

posted: June 9, 2023

National Comedy Center Becomes Home to Joan Rivers’ Career Archive Including Legendary Joke File

JAMESTOWN, N.Y., June 8, 2023 – On the 90th birthday of the late comedy icon Joan Rivers, her daughter Melissa Rivers announced that the National Comedy Center, the United States’ official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, will become the home of Joan Rivers’ career…

posted: June 6, 2023

Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism

Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts. The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…

posted: June 6, 2023

Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism

Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts. The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…

posted: May 25, 2023

New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide

The Office of State History and Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) Announce the Release of the New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the revolution that occurred…

posted: May 24, 2023

New York Department of State Announces Availability of Over $26 Million in Grant Funding to Further New York's Community Revitalization, Environmental, Stewardship & Government Efficiency Efforts

Smart Growth, Waterfront Revitalization, Brownfield Redevelopment & Resiliency Planning Funds Available to Spark Community Growth and Development Local Government Efficiency Funds Available to Develop and Implement New Opportunities for Financial Savings and Operational Efficiencies The New…

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