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: November 3, 2023

RFP for World Canal Conference 2025 Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations Consultant

The Hosts of the 2025 World Canals Conference are seeking creative proposals from a full-service marketing and public relations consultant to assist with promotion and attendance building for the World Canals Conference to be held September 21-25, 2025 in Buffalo and the Western New York region.…

posted: October 27, 2023

Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association’s President and CEO, Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Named Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year

LIBERTY, NY – Roberta Byron-Lockwood, President and CEO of the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, is the recipient of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s (NYSHTA) Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year award. Part of NYSHTA’s annual Stars of the Industry program,…

posted: October 16, 2023

Otsego County Residents Dodge $1,667 Additional Tax Bill Thanks to Thriving Tourism Industry

October 2023 – In the picturesque landscapes of Otsego County, a financial savior quietly looms, often adorned with a camera and a sense of adventure - the tourist. A recent, eye-opening tourism impact report unveils a staggering reality: without the robust $352 million injected into the county by…

posted: September 29, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces $165 Million in Available Funds for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Projects Across New York State

Funding Supports Goals of New York’s Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and Emphasizes Activities that Address the Mobility Needs and Abilities of All Users Assists Municipalities in Meeting the Requirements of the Clean Air Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act…

posted: September 27, 2023

New York State Delegation Welcomes the 2025 Ryder Cup to Bethpage State Park

Economic Impact of $150 Million Projected for Long Island and Greater Metropolitan New York Area 225,000 Spectators Expected for Event's Return to New York State The Commissioner of New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Erik Kulleseid and Empire State Development…

posted: September 15, 2023

New Trail Connection Complete at Seneca Lake State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Department of Transportation and the City of Geneva have teamed up to create a long-sought extension of the Lakefront Trail in Seneca Lake State Park. The new 2,130-foot-long, 27-foot-wide paved trail connects the City of…

posted: September 13, 2023

Governor Hochul Celebrates Historic Tourism Milestone as More Than 291 Million Visitors Generate Record Spending in New York State

New York’s Tourism Industry Generated More Than $78.6 Billion in Direct Spending and $123 Billion in Total Economic Impact in 2022 – Exceeding Previous Record From 2019 Follows Governor's “Bring Back Tourism, Bring Back Jobs” Initiative and Transformative Local Investments to Accelerate New…

posted: September 13, 2023

Archive - NYS Tourism Economic Impact Data (2019-2022)

Source: Empire State Development / Tourism EconomicsArchive compiled by NYSTIA staff

posted: August 22, 2023

NEW! EV Charging Station Map of Upstate NY

Vacationing families using an Electric Vehicle need to know where to get a charge along the way. To assist, DiscoverUpstateNY.com, the 'Go To' tourism website for Upstate New York, has developed an interactive Charging Station Map. The map searches for stations in nearby cities and…

posted: August 1, 2023

Finger Lakes Named #4 Best Wine Region in the Country

July 31, 2023 - Auburn, NY: Last week, New York’s own Finger Lakes were placed #4 on USA Today’s list of ten “must-visit” wine regions. The selection process for this list was two-pronged. First, USA Today collected nominees from a panel of wine industry experts. Then, readers cast their…

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