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Events

• 2025 Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Art Show
• 2025 Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Art Show
• The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - August 2025
• 2025 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit
• DONYS Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
• The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - September 2025
• The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - October 2025
• Creating Connections: The 2025 Empire State Greenways Conference
• The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - November 2025
• The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - December 2025
• NYSTIA Holiday Party
• 2026 New York State Tourism Conference
• 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit
• 2025 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit
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    • DONYS Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
    • 2025 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards
    • 250th Commemoration Summit

Resources

• 2025 NYS Tourism Conference Slide Decks & Reflections
• How Does Tourism Drive Success in YOUR County? - 2023 Economic Impact
• Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers
• 2023-25 NYSTIA Weekly Newsletters
• NYS DEC Acts to Sustain Support for Statewide Transition to Cleaner Vehicles
• Governor Hochul Announces Launch of I LOVE NY Summer Tourism and Travel Campaign
• DEC and Adirondack Mountain Reserve Announce Start of 2025 Parking Reservation System
• Maple Month: Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2025 Maple Weekends in New York State
• The Impact of U.S.-Canada Relations on New York State Tourism
• Governor Hochul Announces Record Attendance at State Parks
• First-Of-Its-Kind Short-Term Rental Law Signed by Governor Hochul
• Workforce Development Committee Resources
• Advocacy Outreach Update
• Wednesday Webinar Series: Fall 2024
• Parks & Trails New York Releases Economic Impact Report
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Support New York's Hospitality Industry
• Governor Hochul Marks Major Construction Milestone in Historic Transformation of JFK International Airport
• New York State Parks Unveil New Interactive Video Displays Interpreting New York's Revolutionary History
• Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million is Now Available to Install Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Along Major Travel Corridors Across New York State
• Governor Hochul Celebrates the Historic Designation of New York’s First National Marine Sanctuary at Lake Ontario
• Schoharie County: An Unexpected 2023 Tourism Hotspot Saving Residents $997 a Year!
• ICYMI: $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Increase Access to State Parks and Support Tourism
• 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• New York State Legislature Passes Short Term Rental Legislation
• Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance: Update for Our NYSTIA Colleagues
• NOAA Unveils New Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
• Spring 2024 Wednesday Webinar Series Wrap-Up
• Governor Hochul Announces Historic $50 Million Investment in the New York State Canals System
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners' May 8th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Key Takeaways from Destinations International April 24th Update on Structured for Success: Content Publishing Best Practices
• Brand USA Partner Webinar Recap: The German Market
• The New Yorker Hotel - NYSTIA's NYC Headquarters Hotel
• You're Invited! Join NYSTIA's DEAI Committee
• DEC Announces 2024 I BIRD NY Challenge
• Governor Hochul Announces Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series Coming to New York's North Country Region
• Governor Hochul Announces Another Record Attendance Year at State Parks
• RECAP: Perspectives on the Proposed Executive Budget
• Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY 2025 Budget
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners: January 10th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Governor Hochul Announces New York State Awarded $15 Million in Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging
• Governor Hochul's 3rd State of the State Address: Our New York, Our Future
• Apply Now for 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grants
• U.S. Travel Statement: Travel Industry Applauds Biden Administration Action to Protect, Grow International Travel to the United States
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners: December 13th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• On the Canals 2024 Recreational Adventures Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• Canal NY Annual Meeting Recap
• Hospitality and Tourism Member Program Information
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners: November 8 Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Donald G. Bennett, Jr. Inducted into the CONY Hall of Fame
• Take the 2023 NYSTIA DEAI Survey
• RFP for World Canal Conference 2025 Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations Consultant
• Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association’s President and CEO, Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Named Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year
• Otsego County Residents Dodge $1,667 Additional Tax Bill Thanks to Thriving Tourism Industry
• Governor Hochul Announces $165 Million in Available Funds for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Projects Across New York State
• New York State Delegation Welcomes the 2025 Ryder Cup to Bethpage State Park
• New Trail Connection Complete at Seneca Lake State Park
• Governor Hochul Celebrates Historic Tourism Milestone as More Than 291 Million Visitors Generate Record Spending in New York State
• Archive - NYS Tourism Economic Impact Data (2019-2022)
• NEW! EV Charging Station Map of Upstate NY
• Finger Lakes Named #4 Best Wine Region in the Country 
• Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
• Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2023 New York Wine Classic
• 2023 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• Workforce Development Resources from 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• NYSTIA Website Accessibility Enhanced with AccessiBe
• New York State Travel Spending Decline?
• In Memoriam: Gordon Lattey, Respected and Beloved Member of New York's Tourism Community
• Governor Hochul Celebrates the Completion of the Strong National Museum of Play's $75 Million Expansion Project in Downtown Rochester
• Oneida County Tourism Announces Sarah Foster Calero as New President
• Erie Canal Learning Hub Launched
• National Comedy Center Becomes Home to Joan Rivers’ Career Archive Including Legendary Joke File
• Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism
• Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism
• New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide
• 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
• WEBINAR RECAP: EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism, and Local Economic Development
• DEAI Case Study: How Embracing Harriet Tubman's Legacy Boosts & Supports Diversity in Cayuga County
• DEC Announces Release of First Sustainability Plan
• Tourism: Your Career Destination!
• Cayuga County Office of Tourism Achieves Travel Unity DEAI Certification
• Governor Hochul Announces New "I LOVE NY" Tourism Partnership with New York Yankees and New York Mets on Opening Day
• NYC & Company is Now New York City Tourism & Conventions
• NYS Senate and Assembly Proposed Budgets Restore Matching Funds For Tourism
• US Travel: EV Charging Funding Opportunity Available
• Two New Award Categories Added to 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: March 8th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: March 8th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• In Memory of Robin Dropkin, PTNY's Long-Standing Executive Director
• What is Sustainable Tourism?
• DEAI Case Study: How a Request from Disney Kick-Started Discover Schenectady's DEIA Strategy
• February Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Erie County Seeking Partners Interested in Revitalizing Historic Mansion and Stables at Wendt Beach
• News from Advance Media NY - Matching Grants are back!
• RFP for Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: February 1st Update on The State of the American Traveler
• Employed New Yorkers Are Still Leaving Up To 25% Of PTO On The Table!
• January 24 - NOAA Executives to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Lake Placid 2023 World University Games: Setting a Sustainability Standard in the Adirondacks
• January 17 - New York State On a Global Stage - Let the Games Begin!
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts' January 11th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• January Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games
• Register for Museum Advocacy Day
• January 10 - Mark Your Calendars!
• NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grant Application Now Open
• Roger Dow Introduces the Roger Dow Travel and Tourism Internship Scholarship
• January 3: Get Ready for NYSTIA's 2023 Events!
• December 27: Register & Book Your Room - 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Conserve 30% of Land and Water by 2030
• Governor Hochul Announces Two Transformative Niagara Falls Projects to Attract New Visitors and Development
• December 20: NYS Tourism Conference Registration is OPEN - Virtual Holiday Recap
• Governor Hochul Announces $23 Million in Funding and Awards for Transportation Electrification Initiatives
• 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast: NYSTIA's Takeaways
• December 13: Get Ready for a NYSTIA Holiday Celebration!
• 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast: NYSTIA's Takeaways
• DEAI Case Study: Visit Rochester's IDEA Committee
• December 6 - 2022 Travel Spending Data - Door Prizes Announced for NYSTIA Holiday Mixer
• November 29 - Join us for a NYSTIA Holiday Celebration!
• Governor Hochul Announces Record Level of Clean Energy Jobs Reached in New York State
• DEAI Case Study: Letchworth State Park Autism Nature Trail
• November 22 - Happy Thanksgiving! - Reasons to Give Thanks - 2023 Travel Trade Appointments - DEAI Case Study
• U.S. Travel: Urge Congress to Pass Critical Priorities by End of Year
• November 15: The New NYSTIA Website is Here!
• NYSTIA Market NY Grant Project #134852: Travel Trade Activation Program 2023
• New York State Tourism Industry Association Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee for 2022-2023
• NYS Tourism Impact Data (2019-2021)
• New York State Canal Corporation Seeks Partners for 2023 "On The Canals" Excursions
• We Passed Prop 1!
• November 8: New Website Launching Soon - Annual Meeting Photos
• Vote YES for Prop 1, The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act
• November Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• November 1: Thank you for making the 2022 Annual Meeting a Success!
• Congratulations to the 2022 Tourism Excellence Awards Honorees!
• Thank You for Making the 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting a Success!
• Sustainability Guidelines for Shops, Eateries, Experiences & Accommodations: November Sustainability Tip from ecomadic
• October 25: Proposed Board Candidates - Annual Meeting Checklist - Travel Show Update
• New York Power Authority and New York Canal Corporation Announce Commencement of Guy Park Manor Environmental Education and Resiliency Park Construction in Amsterdam
• DEC Announces 13 Additions to New York State Birding Trail
• October 18: Annual Meeting only One Week Away!
• Nominate your museum or museum colleague for an Award of Distinction!
• October 11: Two Weeks to NYC - Register Now!
• October 4: Annual Meeting Only 3 Weeks Away!
• Hochul, Schumer, McMahon Announce: MICRON is Coming to Onondaga County!
• 2022 Global Summit of Women: BBG&G's Debbe Garry's Takeaways From Thailand
• Governor Hochul Announces Unprecedented $150 Million in Capital Funding Opportunities to Open for Arts and Culture Organizations
• September 27: Happy World Tourism Day!
• Happy World Tourism Day! - A Note from Bob Provost
• Sustainable Lodging in the Adirondacks: September Sustainability Tip from ecomadic and Paul Smith's College
• September 20: Room Block Expires This Sunday!
• NYSTIA Notes Passing of Finger Lakes Tourism Colleague
• U.S. Travel Action: Lower Visa Wait Times!
• September 13: Book Your Room Before it's Too Late!
• September 6: Register, book your room, and start planning for the Annual Meeting!
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) Driving Change in NY: August Sustainability Tip from Livingston Energy Group
• August 30: Book Your Room While Discounted Rates Last - August Sustainability Tip
• New York State Wine Reference Guide - Boldly, NY
• August 23: Lead The Group / International Travel Recovery - Sign-Up For The Sept 27 Travel Trade Activation Session!
• August 16: Register Now & Book Your Rooms: Annual Meeting in NYC!
• New York State Travel Spending Reaches $7.7 Billion In June 2022, Up $3.1 Billion vs 2021
• August 9: NY Travel Spending - Member Housekeeping
• August 2, 2022: Market NY Grant Update - Thank you!
• Share Your DEAI Case Study With Your NYSTIA Colleagues
• Gastro-Tourism & Well-Being - Study Findings by RIT
• July 26, 2022: Mid Year Tourism Trends, Provide Input on Lodging Along Canals
• 2022 First Half Review - Domestic Visitors still staying longer across Upstate regions
• NYS Leadership Elected to 2022/2023 Destinations International Board of Directors
• Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown - July 2022
• July 19, 2022: Free Admission to NY ITS With Annual Meeting Registration!
• Boating Infrastructure Grant, By the Numbers
• July 12: Hospitality & Canals - Amtrak Discount to NYC - Golf Fundraiser
• Sign U.S. Travel's Industry Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Support a More Sustainable Travel Industry
• Go Golfing for New York State’s Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Students!
• New York's 2022 Travel Spending: Positive Trends Reinforce Optimism!
• ACT NOW: National Parks Sign-On Letter
• May Report: Growing visitor affinity to Upstate NY Counties – U.S. tourists visiting more than once within a year
• NYSTIA Members Bid Farewell To A Friend: Matthew James Robertson, Age 30, Succumbs To Cancer
• Mower Agency Honored with the Exclusive ‘New Yorker Award’ for Extraordinary Endeavors in Statewide ROAM THE EMPIRE Campaign
• Corporate Communication's Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance: accessiBe Presentation
• 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting to be Hosted in New York City at the New Yorker Hotel
• AirDNA New York's Short-Term Rental Trends & Pacing Presentation
• Stronger Together - Hard Work, Collaboration Yielding Results
• 2022 April Travel Trend: More Instate New York State Visitors Staying Overnight
• Grants Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure, Visitor Amenities, and Events
• Summer 2022 Travel: Mixed (But Positive) Outlook for New York Destinations
• 2022 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• Capital Region and Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day
• Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Applications for $125 Million Relief Programs Supporting State's Tourism Industry
• How To Apply for New York State’s Tourism Grant Program: Return to Work and Meet in New York
• DEC And Canal Corporation Announce Comprehensive Effort to Protect New York's Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species Round Goby
• Take the First-Ever New York Cycling Census!
• Announcing 2022 Tourism Industry Virtual Career Fairs
• BrandUSA Emergency Funding Approved - THANK YOU SENATOR SCHUMER!
• February Trend: Out of State U.S. Visitors are traveling further to Upstate NY Regions
• Governor Hochul Announces New Efforts to Support the Hospitality/Tourism Industry With a More Efficient State Liquor Authority
• The Making of the Travels with Darley Empire State Trail Episode on PBS
• Grant Application Opens for NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events
• ​Airbnb Supports Governor's Proposal To Collect Taxes On Short-Term Rentals
• CANAL NY Advocacy Outreach: Tell the NY Power Authority to Open New York’s Canals By No Later than May 11!
• January Trend: Domestic Tourists Extending Their Stay In Upstate NY?
• Governor Hochul Announces Progress on Historic Commitment to Revitalize New York State's Tourism Industry
• Obituary for CONY's Former Executive Administrator Bob Klos Sr.
• Travel Industry to Congress: Enact Urgent Policies to Restore Travel Demand
• NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Supports Your Future Success!
• Covid Relief Assistance & Other News from FLVC
• NY Times: A Growing Gap - What vaccination does is radically reduce the chance of severe Covid illness.
• U.S. Travel Report: State of the American Workforce and its Impact on Travel
• 40,000,000 Opportunities To Travel - Employed New Yorkers Leave Up To 25% Of PTO On The Table!
• New Year's Notes From NYSTIA Board Chair Dana Krueger
• Gov. Hochul Announces New Funding to Help Counties with COVID-19 Costs
• Request for Qualification: 2022 Recreational Activities & Excursions on the New York State Canal System
• Governor Hochul Announces 21 Nominations Recommended for State & National Registers of Historic Places
• Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Support Education and Tourism along the Erie Canal
• A Message from Brian: Canal Communities & DRI—A Perfect Fit!
• Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Number of Stays at New York State Campgrounds in 2021
• Momentum is Building For A Strong NYC/Upstate Recovery
• U.S. Travel: America Welcomes Return of International Travelers
• Governor Hochul Announces Major $450 Million "BRING BACK TOURISM, BRING BACK JOBS" Inclusive Recovery Package
• 2021 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Honored
• Turn Viewers into Visitors with Live Streaming
• Finding the Creative History of Your City
• A New Kind of Traveler: The Millennial
• The Basics: Social media must-haves for the business owner
• 4 Keys to Community Branding for Tourism
• Raise a Glass to an Incredible Spirit!
• When your Hotel Website Isn’t Working
• Year in Review and the Year Ahead: Phocuswright’s Summary of 10 Critical Trends (and Non-Trends) for Destinations and Tourism Marketers
• Six Tools to Help Better Understand your Business: research tools available to help you understand your business’s online presence
• How to Pitch TV
• Marketers Take Note: Millennials Crave Craft Beer

Marketing

• 2025 NYSTIA Marketing Initiatives
  • Expedia Group Multimedia Initiative
  • New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation! Toolkit
  • Travel Trade Sales & Marketing
• Co-Op Programs
  • Overview & Guidelines
  • Procedures for Use of NYS Tourism Matching Funds
  • AAA Northeast Co-Op Package
  • American Road Magazine
  • AMERICA Journal: Fall 2025 NYS Heritage Tourism Feature for German Speakers
  • AARP October 2025 NYS Travel Feature
  • Adara: The Ultimate Destination Marketing Solution
  • American Road Magazine
  • DiscoverUpstateNY.com: The Premier Travel Website for Upstate NY
  • DREAMSCAPES 2025 Multimedia Marketing in Canada
  • Lead Generation Program - the 'NYS 24/7/365 Virtual Consumer Travel Show' on TravelGuidesFree.com
  • New York Family Media Co-op Program
  • Ripe: Grow Bookings, Harvest Value
  • ROVA: The Magazine For Epic Road Trips
  • Rove Destination Insights Co-Op Program: Driving Success with Data
  • Sojern - Travel Intent Driven Digital Solutions
  • Spearfish!: Digital Repeat Visitor Program
  • Times Union Travel Monthly Newsletter
• Donate to the Scholarship Fund
• NYS Travel Guides
• Roam The Empire Campaign Assets
• Be A 2025 NYSTIA Tourism Champion!
• You're Invited! Join Us At A 2025 Travel Show!
• Be A 2026 NYSTIA Tourism Champion!

Careers

• Administrative Operations Specialist, Alon Tourism Solutions
• Director, Digital Advertising Sales, NYC Tourism + Conventions
• Vice President, Research & Insights, NYC Tourism + Conventions
• Executive Assistant to the CEO & CMO, NYC Tourism + Conventions
• Executive Director – Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CCCVB)
• Sales & Marketing Coordinator (Full-Time, Remote), Alon Tourism Solutions
• Director of Programs & Strategic Partnerships, New York State Economic Development Council
• Visitor Services Assistant 1, NYS OGS Curatorial & Visitor Services
• Executive Director, Naturally Lewis
• Tourism Promoter, Cape Vincent Local Development Corporation
• Assistant/Associate Professor of Sustainable Tourism, Adventure Travel, and Sport Management, Paul Smith's College
• Communications Specialist, DEC Office of Outdoor Recreation
• Operations Manager, Madison County Tourism
• Director of Advancement, Adirondack Experience
• Properties Manager, AVPORTS HPN (Westchester County Airport)
• Client Account Support, Alon Tourism Solutions
• Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Adirondack Experience

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News

• 2025 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail Launched Today with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration on National Canoe Day
• URCNYS Announces Launch of Freedom 2027: New York's Emancipation Bicentennial
• Thunder in the Glen Coloring Book inspires Schuyler County’s Youth
• Watkins Glen Area Chamber Achieves National Recognition with Prestigious U.S. Accreditation
• Public Meetings Scheduled to Invite Feedback / Comments on Proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Byway
• Governor Hochul Announces $6 Million Investment to Modernize Lake Placid Horse Show Facilities
• Revolution Rail Co. Drives Regional Tourism and Economic Impact with New Riparius Station Opening
• Final Installment of New York State Parks’ Interactive Digital Timeline Looks to the Future of New York State Parks and Historic Sites
• You're Invited! - Join I LOVE NY And Show Some Love On Canada Day.
• Governor Hochul Directs New York Power Authority to Develop a Zero-Emission Advanced Nuclear Energy Technology Power Plant
• Partner Feature: Karl Llewellyn from Wheresight
• New York State Parks Announces the Release of a Newly Redesigned Park and Historic Site System Map
• NYS DEC Acts to Sustain Support for Statewide Transition to Cleaner Vehicles
• Looking for MORE / NEW VISITORS? Here's Your Solution!
• Oh, Canada! 2.0 Presentation - Canadian Travel Sentiment Data Update from Rove
• Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance June 23 Membership Event
• The Latest Edition of New York By Rail Has Arrived
• New York State Parks Announces New State Parkland on Cayuga Lake Open for Passive Recreation
• Partner Feature: Seth Orozco from Elite Media Group
• Governor Hochul Announces Launch of I LOVE NY Summer Tourism and Travel Campaign
• ESD Shares Upcoming Webinars on New York State Museum Study Participation
• Stay & Recharge Webinar: How NY Hotels Can Get Funded for EV Infrastructure
• Governor Hochul Announces Substantial Completion of Glens Falls’ Downtown Revitalization Initiative
• Call for Nominations! from Tourism Excellence Awards Committee Member & Sponsor Bridget Cerrone
• Help Promote NYS Destinations at the New York State Fair!
• Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Announces New President & CEO
• Call for Proposals! Share Best Practices and Case Studies in a Wednesday Webinar
• New Member Introduction: Katie Phelps from Radisson Hotel Corning
• Partner Feature: Mitchell Knox from ITI Digital
• Spring Public Safety Message from Brookfield Renewable N.A.
• Call for Nominations! from Tourism Excellence Awards Committee Co-Chair Hayley Coriaty
• Deborah Garry, BBG&G CEO and Founder Honored by Know Magazine
• Inaugural NY Workforce Connect Conference on June 10, 2025
• New Edition Published: 'Backroads & Byways of New York' by NYSTIA Member Christine Smyczynski
• Westchester County Film and Television Industry Generates $924 Million in Economic Impact in 2024
• Cayuga County Recognizes the Power of Travel During National Travel and Tourism Week
• Reflections from the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference from Event Co-Chair Greg LaDuca
• First Ever Sci-Fi Schenectady Film Fest to Launch This June
• Your Tourism Champions Booth In Canada and New England
• DEC and Adirondack Mountain Reserve Announce Start of 2025 Parking Reservation System
• Partner Feature: Devon Bosco from Carvertise
• Josiah Brown to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Partner Feature: Aline Gill from ITI Digital
• Partner Feature: Dana Krueger from Madden Media LLC
• New Member Introduction: Kenneth Theroux from AAA Northeast
• Bring Your Appetite to Canandaigua! 2025 NYS Tourism Conference Menus
• Partner Feature: Michael Austin from sperling.
• Partner Feature: Richard Arnold from AKA
• Pre-Conference Session: OH, CANADA! Staying in Tune with Our Neighbors to the North
• Kyle Pierce to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Rebecca Hughes and Ashley Quimby-Simoni to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Ottawa! Your Tourism Champions Booth in Canada's Capital!
• Cayuga County Celebrates the Erie Canal Bicentennial with Special Events & Activities
• New Member Introduction: Ryan McCabe from Finger Lakes Community College
• Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Trishia Jones as Membership Marketing Assistant
• NYATEP Announces New Interim Executive Director, Board President
• Historic Rural Revitalization Projects in the Mohawk Valley Receive Grant Funding
• Advance Media NY Travel & Tourism Joins Forces with Advance Travel and Tourism to Enhance Destination Marketing Services
• Partner Feature: Alyssa Stroker from Key Data
• New Member Introduction: Carly Giumento from Carly Marie Travels LLC
• North Country Chamber Releases Snapshot of Tariffs Impact on Canadian Visitation
• Clicktripz Rebrands as Tiki
• New Member Introduction: Allison Barnette from Weekender Hospitality
• New Member Introduction: Hannah Spadaccini from LEGOLAND New York Resort
• New Market! Your Tourism Champions Booth in the Nation's Capital!
• Partner Feature: Jeremy Harvey from Adara
• Call for Nominations! from Tourism Excellence Awards Committee Co-Chair Sarah Foster Calero
• Join Us April 25 At The Hotel Canandaigua For An Exclusive Erie Canal Bicentennial Luncheon Presentation!
• MANY Announces New Executive Director
• New Member Introduction: Trish Nugent from Mower
• Partner Feature: Mark Luciano from Brookfield Renewable N.A.
• Partner Feature: Jared Carrow from Ripe
• Seth Orozco to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Arturo Gaona to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Rich Gagliano & Ross Levi to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Two Cities, Two Shows! Your Tourism Champions Travel Show Booth Visits Montreal and Saratoga Springs!
• Maple Month: Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation Declaring 2025 Maple Weekends in New York State
• New Market! Your NYSTIA Tourism Champions Booth in Erie, PA!
• Glenn Clark to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• 2025 Scholarship Auction — Featuring Award-Winning Auctioneer Carrie Hessney-Doran!
• New York State Parks, OGS Unveil New Interactive Video Kiosks at State Capitol Interpreting New York’s Revolutionary History
• Fatima Finnegan to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Partner Feature: Jackie Saunders from TIKI
• Bridget Cerrone to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Reception: Celebrate the Career of Valerie Knoblauch!
• Donate A Travel Package or Gift Item Today: 2025 Scholarship Auction
• Peggy Coleman Named President and CEO of Tompkins Chamber
• Your Champions Booth On The Road: Canal Society of NYS Winter Symposium!
• Two Cities - Two Shows! Promoting New York State Destinations in Toronto, CA and Lehigh Valley, PA!
• Tour Cayuga Celebrates Destination Professional Day
• The Impact of U.S.-Canada Relations on New York State Tourism
• Travel Show Update: Start Your Engines! We Exhibit at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show!
• Important Dues Notice To NYSTIA Members: 2025 NYSTIA Annual Dues Adjustment & Billing Procedures
• 2025 Tourism Champions Travel Show Schedule
• SCORE! Your NYSTIA Tourism Champions Booth Display Visits Gillette Stadum!
• New Member Introduction: Sophia Root from Commerce Chenango/Chenango County Tourism
• Sara Meaney to Speak at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• The New York State 250th Commemoration Virtual Summit was a Success!
• CHICAGO! Your NYSTIA Tourism Champions Booth Display Visits the Windy City
• Lynkwell Kicks Off 2025 by Amplifying Investments to Drive Continued North American Expansion
• Governor Hochul Announces Record Attendance at State Parks
• NYSTIA Higher Education Advisory Council Member Dr. Muhammet Kesgin to Co-Chair the 6th Conference on Managing Tourism Across Continents
• Hibercation Awaits: Your Winter Escape to Cayuga County
• New Member Introduction: Rebecca Repp from American Road
• New Member Introduction: Dan Waxman from American Road
• New Member Introduction: Astrid Jirka from Discover Cayuga Lake
• Miles Partnership Webinar Recap | The Year in Review and the Year Ahead
• Ciklum & Stripe Webinar Recap| Travel reimagined: How Gen Z is shaping tomorrow’s trends
• First-Of-Its-Kind Short-Term Rental Law Signed by Governor Hochul
• Workforce Development Committee Resources
• Thank you for celebrating the holidays with us!
• New Member Introduction: Thomas Birch with Walsworth Commercial Printing
• New York State Parks Announces 14 Nominations for State and National Registers of Historic Places
• The Evolution of Destination Advocacy: Best Practices from DI's Advocacy Summit - Wednesday Webinar Recap
• New Member Introduction: Ruston Ropac from New York Family
• Unity of Voice: Setting the Stage for Tourism Advocacy in 2025
• Ditch the clicks! Impress your board with real metrics - Wednesday Webinar Recap
• The Evolution of Destination Advocacy: Best Practices from DI's Advocacy Summit - Upcoming Wednesday Webinar, November 27
• Governor Hochul and Amtrak Announces Restoration of Empire Service in Time for the Holiday Season
• It's Back! The Scholarship Auction Returns!
• New Member Introduction: Christina Episcopo from the City of Elmira
• Ditch the clicks! Impress Your Board with Real Metrics - Upcoming Wednesday Webinar, November 20
• New Member Introduction: Jessie McNaughton with the NY Fiber Trail
• Advocacy Outreach Update
• Intro to Website Search Engine Optimization - Wednesday Webinar Recap
• Tourism Done Right - Wednesday Webinar, November 13
• That's A Wrap! RECAP - 2024 Travel Show Season!
• Parks & Trails New York Releases Economic Impact Report
• Registration Open for World Canals Conference 2025: Commemorating 200 Years of the Erie Canal
• U.S. Travel Praises Progress on Visa Processing
• Intro to Website Search Engine Optimization - Wednesday Webinar, November 6
• NYSTIA Advocacy: On The Road In Rochester!
• New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation! - Wednesday Webinar, October 30
• Incorporating Vox Pop Content in Your Destination’s Marketing Strategy - Recap
• NYC Tourism + Conventions Names Julie Coker President and CEO
• Data-Driven Destination Development: Measuring and Enhancing Visitor Experiences
• Empire State of Pride: New York State’s First Conference for Pride Organizers Set for November 8th in Syracuse
• The Travel-Show Trifecta on the Road: Showcasing NYS Destinations!
• Recap: Sojern Presents: Data-Driven Strategies To Boost Tourism and Increase Sales
• Fall Fest Weekend in Skaneateles
• Adirondack Oktoberfest Season Continues With Charity Block Party
• Recap - Creating a Niche Tourism Trail
• New Member Introduction: Joe Turkel with Globelite Travel Marketing - DreamScapes Travel & Lifestyle Magazine
• Colonel (Ret.) Kevin J. Weddle, PhD to be Honored at the New York State Military Museum
• Incorporating Vox Pop Content in Your Destination’s Marketing Strategy - Wednesday Webinar, October 23
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Support New York's Hospitality Industry
• The Tourism Champions Booth Returns to the Nations #1 National Drive Electric Week Event!
• Data-Driven Strategies To Boost Tourism and Increase Ticket Sales - Upcoming Wednesday Webinar
• Don Welsh, President & CEO of Destinations International, to Speak at 2025 NYS Tourism Conference
• Recap - What You May Not Know About Hydroelectric Power
• Cayuga County: A Year of Amazing Growth!
• Governor Hochul Marks Major Construction Milestone in Historic Transformation of JFK International Airport
• Talking to Travel Advisors in Montreal at the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies Quebec Summit
• Creating a Niche Tourism Trail - Wednesday Webinar, October 9
• What You May Not Know About Hydroelectric Power - Upcoming Wednesday Webinar
• New Member Introduction: Jeff Posner from Smart Meetings
• New York State Parks Unveil New Interactive Video Displays Interpreting New York's Revolutionary History
• New York State Parks: First Interactive Installation Unveiled For 250 Commemoration
• Note from Greg LaDuca, NYSTIA Board Chair
• Ten Board Members Begin NYSTIA Board of Directors Terms
• Thank You! 2024 New York State Tourism Summit A Success!
• Talking to Travel Advisors in Toronto at the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies Summit
• Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million is Now Available to Install Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Along Major Travel Corridors Across New York State
• Tom Martinelli, Sloane Lewis & Abigail Quammen, to Speak at the 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Amanda Dana from Orange County, NY to Speak in Saratoga Springs at the 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Constance Kehoe to Speak at the 250th Commemoration Summit
• Kayla Lloyd and Elizabeth McAndrew to Speak in Saratoga Springs at the 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Governor Hochul Celebrates the Historic Designation of New York’s First National Marine Sanctuary at Lake Ontario
• Schoharie County: An Unexpected 2023 Tourism Hotspot Saving Residents $997 a Year!
• Know Before You Go: 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting & NYS Tourism Excellence Awards
• Great New York State Fair - 2025 Tourism Champions Program
• Governor Kathy Hochul Appoints Former Head of The Bronx Tourism Council to New York State Tourism Advisory Council
• Melaine Rottkamp & Arturo Gaona to Speak in Saratoga Springs at the 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Claire Dunlap and Collen Onuffer to Speak in Saratoga Springs at the 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Sara Poe from The Strong National Museum of Play to Speak in Saratoga Springs at the 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Danae Jones-Persip and Jennifer Ackerson to Speak at Saratoga Springs 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers
• Walk the Abolition Road in Madison County!
• We're At The Great New York State Fair!
• Bring Your Appetite to Saratoga Springs! 2024 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Menus
• BBG&G Integrated Marketing Welcomes Lenore Gillespie as a Marketing Coordinator
• ICYMI: $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs
• National Grid Program Enables Aquarium of Niagara to Install Six EV Charging Plugs
• Partner Feature: Leah Garey from Expedia Group Media Solutions
• Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady to Host 2nd Annual Electric City Poker Series in September
• Register to Volunteer in the NYSTIA Booth at the NYS Fair!
• 2024 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception Venue: Saratoga Springs' Iconic Canfield Casino
• Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
• DEC Announces "Accessible Recreation" Theme for Latest Love Our New York Lands Photo Contest
• "We cannot wait to welcome you to our hotel!" Welcome from the Staff at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs
• Canal NY Erie Canal Excursion Recap
• "I am thrilled to welcome you to Saratoga Springs!" Welcome from Darryl Leggieri, President at Discover Saratoga
• Governor Hochul Announces Erie Canal Bicentennial Commission to Commemorate 200th Anniversary of the Original Waterway's Completion and Continued Impact on New York
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Increase Access to State Parks and Support Tourism
• DEC and the Nature Conservancy Announce Completion of Raquette River Recreational Access and Follensby Pond Research Preserve Conservation Easements
• 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• New Member Introduction: Kelly Tragis from Getaways On Display
• Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism Names Dan Kelleher as President & CEO
• Explore the Art of Akwesasne at the Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show
• New NYSTIA Team Member: Lydia Hulbert from SUNY Schenectady County Community College
• United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern - Championships return to Schenectady this weekend
• New York State Legislature Passes Short Term Rental Legislation
• NYSTIA Tourism Champions Mid-Year Update
• DEC Announces Second Round of Virtual Public Meetings for High Peaks and Catskills Visitor Use Management Projects
• Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance: Update for Our NYSTIA Colleagues
• Antique and Classic Boat Show Celebrates 30th Year in Skaneateles, 46 Years Overall
• Curbstone Festival Has Surprises in Store—and on the Sidewalks
• Join the American Cup Golf Invitational 2024!
• New Member Introduction: Amizetta Haj from Forest Lawn Cemetery
• Cooperstown Wraps-Up Pride Month in June with Fun-Filled Block Party on Main Street
• New York State DEC Announces New 'Love Our New York Lands' Photo Contest
• NOAA Unveils New Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary
• Lake George Region's Restaurant Week Returns in June with New Culinary Delights
• Spring 2024 Lunch & Learn Webinar Series Wrap-Up
• Governor Hochul Announces Centennial Celebration Events at New York State Parks
• Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
• New Member Introduction: Stacey Toussaint from Inside Out Tours
• Partner Feature: Michael Fiorentino from Rev Up Consulting
• RECAP: Generating ROI with International Students/Workers
• Governor Hochul Announces Historic $50 Million Investment in the New York State Canals System
• The 20th Anniversary Edition of New York By Rail Is Out
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners' May 8th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• RECAP: Generative AI: Your New Favorite Intern
• Generating ROI with International Students/Workers - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• Partner Feature: Matt Rocha from Aki Technologies
• New Member Introduction: Thomas Birch from Intellicor Communications
• ABCs of ChatGPT - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• RECAP: DEI in Tourism Marketing - NYSTIA Lunch & Learn Webinar
• New Member Introduction: Anastasia Aktipis from New York Family part of Schneps Media
• Partner Feature: Abigail Pippen from Ripe
• New Member Introduction: Jake Buganski from Fourth Idea
• Key Takeaways from Destinations International April 24th Update on Structured for Success: Content Publishing Best Practices
• Erie Canalway Bicentennial Marketing Toolkit Available
• Destination Marketing Corporation and Community Foundation Announce Launch of a Regional Recruitment Initiative: What’s Upstate NY
• Partner Feature: Paul Muir from the International Travel Show
• Canalway Challenge Kicks Off 6th Season on NYS Canals
• Travel Show Recap: Reaching New England Travelers
• Brand USA Partner Webinar Recap: The German Market
• 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants Announced
• Webinar RECAP: Digital Discoveries: Lessons learned from Tenement Museum
• Unlocking the Power of DEI in Tourism Marketing - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• Livingston Energy Group's EV chargers at LEGOLAND New York were featured in the latest issue of Funworld
• Partner Feature: Berkeley Young and Madelyn Matlock from Young Strategies Inc.
• The New Yorker Hotel - NYSTIA's NYC Headquarters Hotel
• Travel Show Recap: Ottawa Outdoor Enthusiasts Look to Travel to New York State
• Digital Discoveries: Lessons Learned from Tenement Museum - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• Thank You For Making the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference a Success!
• Partner Feature: Erin Bowers and Randy Fortes from Tempest Interactive Media
• RECAP: VEAR into the Future, Using Augmented Reality in your Destination to Increase Engagement
• Partner Feature: Cassandra Razzi from Orange142
• New Member Introduction: Lauren Alperin from New York Family
• Governor Hochul Celebrates New York State Parks and Historic Sites Centennial
• Livingston Energy Group Awarded Contract with New York State Office of General Services as EV Charging Provider
• Break the Ice Media & Travel Alliance Partners Unite Under One Brand: Travel Alliance Partnership
• Travel Show Recap: NYSTIA Returns to Canada's Upper Ottawa Valley
• Sustainability Panel: Penny Peters, Akwesasne Travel Manager at Akwesasne Travel, to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• You're Invited to an Experiential FAM tour hosted by Visit Rochester!
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners' April 10th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• 2024 NYSTC Stewardship Project: Francis Center of Niagara Falls After School Program
• Governor Hochul Announces Record Tourism Numbers During April 8 Total Solar Eclipse
• Bring Your Appetite to Niagara Falls! 2024 NYS Tourism Conference Menus
• VEAR Into the Future: How Augmented Reality Can Bring Value to Destinations - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar:
• New Member Introduction: Britty O'Connor at Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
• Partner Feature: Whitney Skeans from National Grid
• Success in Canada! Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show
• Pre-Conference Session: Seth Orozco to Speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Pre-Conference NYS Data Consortium Update: James Sauter, Sally Donovan, and David Lee from Rove to Host Client Meeting
• RECAP: Getting Started with Marketing Automation
• Rich Gagliano, Senior Vice President, Marketing, at Empire State Development to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Fred Dixon Appointed President & CEO of Brand USA
• New York State Parks Seeks New Website Design
• You're Invited! Join NYSTIA's DEAI Committee
• NYS Tourism Conference Panel - Marketing to Diverse Audiences
• RECAP: Updates for 2024: Upgrades, On the Canal Programs, and More!
• NYS Canal Corp. Updates for 2024: Upgrades, On the Canals programs, & more! - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• Travel Show Recap: Bonjour from Montreal!
• Matt Rocha to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference at Pre-Conference Session
• Governor Hochul Celebrates Start of Spring Season with Launch of New York Blooms Report
• RECAP: MoneyBall: Rethinking Your Social Media Game to Score Consistent Wins
• New Member Introduction: Ann Flach at Campground Owners of New York
• New Member Introduction: Rob Montana from Visit Ithaca
• Maria Sheetz to Speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Partner Feature: Thomas Mooney from FourthIdea
• RECAP: Navigating the 2024 Media Landscape: Collaborative Marketing Strategies for Destinations and Attractions
• Reaching Thousands of Outdoor Enthusiasts at The Adirondack Sports Summer Expo
• New NYSTIA Team Member: Sarah Walters from Niagara University
• Moneyball: Rethinking Your Social Media Game to Score Consistent Wins - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• Introducing the New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail
• DEC Announces 2024 I BIRD NY Challenge
• A Show of Firsts with NYSTIA's First Travel Show in Quebec
• Partner Feature: Maria Sheetz from Amadeus
• Navigating the 2024 Media Landscape: Collaborative Marketing Strategies for Destinations and Attractions - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• New Member Introduction: John Sicinski from Maid of the Mist
• Partner Feature: Kaitie Burger from Madden Media
• RECAP: Building Budget & Community Support For Tourism: Being the "Destination Evangelist"
• New Member Introduction: Tiffani Amo at St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
• Partner Feature: Cory Moskowitz from TransPromotion
• Governor Hochul Announces Whoop UCI Mountain Bike World Series Coming to New York's North Country Region
• Ross Levi, Executive Director/Vice President of NYS Division of Tourism - I LOVE NY to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Is Your 501(c)6 Corporation Being Asked to File a CHAR500 or CHAR410 with the New York's State Financial System (SFS) ?
• RECAP: Winning Content for Travel Guides & Collateral Material
• MANY Announces Change in Leadership with Departure of Executive Director Erika Sanger
• RECAP: How YOU Doin? A Multiple Dataset Approach to Stay Up-To-Date with Your Destination
• Two Countries, Two Cities, Two Shows - Success!
• Deal Announced for New Multi-Purpose Arena at Mohawk Harbor
• The Wild Center Named “Best Science Museum” in USA Today’s 10Best
• Chad Hendricks to Speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• 12th Annual Barrel Fest Brings Rare Barrel-Aged Beverages to Lake George
• Winning Content for Travel Guides & Collateral Material - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• How YOU doin? A multiple dataset approach to stay up to date with your Destination - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• The NYSTIA Travel Show Schedule Continues with the 2nd Annual USA International Sportsmen's Show
• RECAP: Be Mine, Traveler: 10 Ways We've Captured Hearts in Tourism Marketing
• Dutchess Tourism Launches Commander in Cheers | Innovative Augmented Reality Campaign Brings George Washington to Life
• Call for Nominations! Note from Tourism Excellence Awards Sponsor & Committee Member, Bridget Cerrone
• RECAP: The Value of Earned Media
• Be Mine, Traveler: 10 Ways We've Captured Hearts in Tourism Marketing - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• Governor Hochul Announces Another Record Attendance Year at State Parks
• The Value of Earned Media - Upcoming Lunch & Learn Webinar
• The Staff from Doubletree Hilton Welcomes You to Niagara Falls for the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference!
• RECAP: Rent Responsibly: The Bridge program - Eclipse Edition
• FLVC Submits RFP for Creative Services, Construction of Augmented Reality
• RECAP: Perspectives on the Proposed Executive Budget
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of Major Construction Project to Enhance Passenger Experience at the Greater Binghamton Airport
• Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of Lake Placid's First New Hotel in More than a Decade: The Cambria Hotel
• The 2024 Travel Show Season Has Begun with the Pittsburgh Travel Showcase!
• Niagara Falls, NY Mayor Robert Restaino to Make Brief Remarks at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY 2025 Budget
• Free, Quick and Easy Extra PR for your Events and Festivals with DiscoverUpstateNY.com
• Governor Hochul Announces New York State Awarded $15 Million in Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging
• Call for Nominations! Note from Tourism Excellence Awards Co-Chair, Hayley Coriaty
• Governor Hochul's 3rd State of the State Address: Our New York, Our Future
• DEC and New York Sea Grant Announce Great Lakes Basin Small Grants Project Awards
• Apply for Appointment to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
• Funky Ice Fest Celebrates Winter and Music With Ice Sculptures, Arcade Games and Cocktails
• Apply Now for 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grants
• Partner Feature: David Krauss at Rent Responsibly
• The Town of Washington Gains Four EV Chargers
• Sustainability Panel: Lisa Pellegrino, Client Services Strategist at the Center for EcoTechnology, to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• U.S. Travel Statement: Travel Industry Applauds Biden Administration Action to Protect, Grow International Travel to the United States
• DEC Announces 2024 Catskills Fire Tower Challenge
• Governor Hochul Announces 2024 New York State Parks Centennial Challenge
• Lake George CVB Hires Sales Manager for Sports and Group Tour Markets
• NYS Legislative Update: Mark Dorr, NYSHTA President, to Provide Briefing at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners: December 13th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Sustainability Panel: Suzanne Hunt, Co-Owner, Hunt Country Vineyards, to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Genesee Country Village & Museum (Mumford, NY) announces big plans for the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse
• The Canalway Challenge Results Are In!
• John Boyd Thacher State Park Earns National Natural Landmark Designation
• On the Canals 2024 Recreational Adventures Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
• David Reichbach to Speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• RIT Hosts First Hospitality Innovation Conference
• Governor Hochul Announces Completion of First Phase of Adirondack Rail Trail
• Chris Boggs to Speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• DEC Announces More than $1 Million Awarded in Second Round of Community Forest Conservation Grants
• NYWGF Partners with Agency 29 for Comprehensive Statewide Vineyard Survey
• Brendan Woodruff to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Happy Thanksgiving! Note from Bob Provost
• Building the Tourism Workforce: NYSTIA at the 2023 NYSSCA Conference in Albany
• Canal NY Annual Meeting Recap
• Free 2024 Erie Canalway Calendar Available December 1st
• Governor Hochul Advances Nation-Leading Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Buildout Program
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners: November 8 Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Donald G. Bennett, Jr. Inducted into the CONY Hall of Fame
• 2024 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards: Help support and recognize your peers!
• Marketing Your Destinations to Winter and Outdoor Enthusiasts at the Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo
• Madeleine Gionet to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Lake George Regional CVB Hires Senior Sales & Services Position
• RFP for World Canal Conference 2025 Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations Consultant
• Celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving This November With Taste NY at the Adirondacks Welcome Center
• You're Invited! Google NYC Event: Small Businesses, Big Opportunities
• New York State Destinations Showcased at the ITS2023
• Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association’s President and CEO, Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Named Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year
• Travel Show Recap: AAA Travel Cleveland Vacation Expo and Dream Destinations Travel Show
• Chez Chesak to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Key Takeaways from Future Partners (formally Destination Analysts): October 11th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Janette Roush, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Digital at New York City Tourism + Conventions, to Speak at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Otsego County Residents Dodge $1,667 Additional Tax Bill Thanks to Thriving Tourism Industry
• Two New Magical Winter Events Announced in Lake George
• Geoff Freeman, President & CEO of U.S. Travel, to Keynote at 2024 NYS Tourism Conference
• Genesee County’s Eclipse Initiative Releases Original Children’s Book 'Genny Sees The Eclipse'
• Travel Fair: Nation's Most-Attended National Drive Electric Week Event!
• New York State Featured in ROVA August/September Issue
• Take the 2023 NYSTIA DEAI Survey!
• Governor Hochul Announces $165 Million in Available Funds for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Projects Across New York State
• City of Schenectady to Host Largest 2023 National Drive Electric Week Event in the Country
• Daniel Rickman Named SBA District Director for Syracuse, NY
• New York State Delegation Welcomes the 2025 Ryder Cup to Bethpage State Park
• 2023 Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced
• Bertil Vallien Passing Through Celebration Hosted at Corning Museum of Glass
• Elevate Your Digital Presence With the Power of SEO & SEM
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting: Photos and Slide Decks
• New York Wine & Grape Foundation Unveils New Logos, Resources to Promote State’s Unique Wine Regions and Commitment to Sustainable Winegrowing
• NYSTIA Annual Meeting: New Officers, Board Members Elected
• Schenectady’s Ale Trail becomes Schenectady Sips Craft Beverage Trail with New Passport being released.
• New Trail Connection Complete at Seneca Lake State Park
• Congratulations to the 2023 Tourism Excellence Awards Honorees!
• Bavarian Extravaganzas Return to Lake George During Oktoberfest Season
• Governor Hochul Celebrates Historic Tourism Milestone as More Than 291 Million Visitors Generate Record Spending in New York State
• Pre-Release Book Launch at NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Walking the Historical Abolition Road
• Brooke Rouse to Leave St. Lawrence County Chamber; Tiffani Amo and Kathryn Puleo to Carry on Tourism Mission
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Building Partnerships & Collaboration to Boost Your Marketing
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Winning Content for Travel Guides & Collateral Material
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: A Plan for the Future in Working with the International Tourism Market and Travel Trade
• Castle of Terror & Hallowed Harvest Coming to Schenectady
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Leveraging Brand USA's Optimized Audience Campaigns to Reach Global Audiences
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Moneyball: Rethinking Your Social Media Game to Score Consistent Wins
• Julie Armstrong and Kim Palmer to Speak at 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Danae Jones-Persip, Chelsea Sullivan Kaiser, and Julie Armstrong to Speak at 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• New Member Introduction: Ash Murray at Cayuga County Office of Tourism
• Partner Feature: Tim Kelleher at Workshop
• Twin Travel Concepts Announces the Acquisition of All American Tours, Inc.
• DEAI Panel: Todd Garofano, Executive Director at Discover Schenectady, to Speak at 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• 2023 Hudson River Valley Ramble Photo Contest
• Lake George Triathlon Festival Returns for Labor Day Weekend
• Travel Show Recap: Prime Life Expo
• DEAI Panel: Rebecca Griffin, Hospitality Department Chair/Faculty at Monroe Community College, to Speak at 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• DEAI Panel: Cass Harrington, President & CEO at Destination Marketing Corp., to Speak at 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• New Member Introduction: MacKenzie Zarzycki from Discover Saratoga
• CONY's Annual Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry to be held in Verona, New York
• Schedule Your Member-To-Member 1:1 Networking Sessions at the NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• County Executive Metzger’s Workforce Innovation Center at iPark87 Green-lit by County Legislature
• NEW! EV Charging Station Map of Upstate NY
• Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor awarded $750,000 grant to support preservation in the Mohawk Valley
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Blending Datasets to Uncover Hidden Gems
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Unlocking Marketing Success: Mastering the Marketing Funnel for Lead Generation and Conversions
• Travel Show Recap: Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and Legoland
• New Member Introduction: Carrie Tschetter from Archer ATR
• Partner Feature: Jennifer Ackerson from Alon Tourism Solutions
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: August 9th Update on the State of the American Traveler
• Partner Feature: Kyle Pierce from STQRY
• Hillary Olson, President & CEO of the Rochester Museum & Science Center, to Speak at 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Workshop: Good Fences: Best Practices for Working with Influencers
• City of Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans to Make Brief Remarks at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• "We look forward to welcoming you to Rochester this September!" — Don Jeffries, President & CEO of Visit Rochester
• Call for Entries- Erie Canalway Photo Contest
• Be a Part of the Times Union Fall Upstate Traveler Guide!
• New Marketing and Communications Director Appointed at Destination Marketing Corporation
• Finger Lakes Named #4 Best Wine Region in the Country 
• A Flavorful Experience in Rochester! - 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Menus
• Chris Thompson Announces Retirement as President and CEO of Brand USA
• Black Adirondack Pioneers, Gerrit Smith, and Timbuctoo
• Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
• Explore the roots of Rochester! Join us for a special Rochester Sips and Sights FAM Tour on Wednesday, September 13th!
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of I LOVE NY Summer of Hip Hop in Celebration of Genre's 50th Anniversary
• Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2023 New York Wine Classic
• 2023 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• Travel Show Recap: Syracuse Nationals
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: July 12th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• Workforce Development Resources from 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Fort Ticonderoga Announces the Creation of the Northern Department
• New York State Travel Spending Decline?
• NYSTIA Website Accessibility Enhanced with AccessiBe
• In Memoriam: Gordon Lattey, Respected and Beloved Member of New York's Tourism Community
• Governor Hochul Celebrates the Completion of the Strong National Museum of Play's $75 Million Expansion Project in Downtown Rochester
• Oneida County Tourism Announces Sarah Foster Calero as New President
• Canalway Challenge Update: 1.2 Million Miles Already Logged!
• New York International Travel Show (ITS2023): NYS Marketplace & Co-Op Exhibitor Package
• The Gem and Little Gem Celebrate Their First Anniversary in Bolton Landing
• Merchantry Tourism, LLC co-hosting tourism info center at the Great New York State Fair
• UPDATE: NYSTIA's Canadian Public Relations Co-Op Program
• New Member Introduction: Carla Kolbe at Fulton County Tourism
• Erie Canal Learning Hub Launched
• National Comedy Center Becomes Home to Joan Rivers’ Career Archive Including Legendary Joke File
• Christopher L. Thompson, President & CEO of Brand USA to Speak at the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting
• Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism
• NYSTIA Member Clarion Inn & Suites Riverfront Announces Grand Opening of Splash Indoor Water Park!
• New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide
• Partner Feature: Ann Marie Moayedi at Amadeus
• Governor Hochul Announces $1.8 Million in Grants Awarded to State Parks, Trails, Historic Sites and Public Lands Partner Organizations
• 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
• Governor Hochul Announces Seasonal Opening of New York State Canal System
• New Member Introduction: Rebecca Griffin at Monroe Community College
• DEC Announces Release of First Sustainability Plan
• DEAI Case Study: How Embracing Harriet Tubman's Legacy Boosts & Supports Diversity in Cayuga County
• New York Cycling Census Yields Unprecedented Insights on Bicycling in the Empire State from more than 13,700 New Yorkers
• International Travel Show 2023 - The HUB That Connects the World
• Grant Awards to Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure, Visitor Amenities, and Events
• NYS Tourism Excellence Awards: "Support Your Colleagues & Share Your Successes!" - Note from Awards Committee Co-Chair Sarah Calero
• Cayuga County Office of Tourism Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week
• Partner Feature: Jonathan Golicz from Travel & Adventure Show Series
• Partner Feature: Tim Myers at AirDNA
• "Cheer Our State On!" Note from Hayley Coriaty, 2023 Tourism Excellence Awards Committee Co-Chair
• Juneteenth Celebration 2023 Planned in the City of Auburn, New York
• Partner Feature: Paul Fusco at Travel Guide Group
• Reaching Massachusetts Travelers at the Dream Destinations Travel Show
• Thank you For Joining us In Oswego!
• Canalway Challenge Kicks Off for 2023!
• Tourism: Your Career Destination!
• Governor Hochul Announces $6 Million Now Available for Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants
• Key Takeaways from Connecting the Dots Between Tourism Marketing and Real World Impact with Mobile Location Data
• Ottawa Valley Outdoor Adventure & Sportsman Show Recap
• Warren County hires new tourism director
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: April 12th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• Martinelli Elected President of Albany/Upstate NY Club of Skål International
• Sustainability Panel: Andrew Marshall, Environmental, Health and Safety Coordinator at Novel's, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Show Recap
• Ally Spongr & Sage Hamilton-Hazarika, Underground Railroad Consortium of NYS, to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• James Sauter, Partner/Co-Founder at Rove, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Livingston Energy Group honored by New York League of Conservation Voters
• 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Enhancing The Tourism Experience Through Short-Term Rental Partnerships
• David Turner, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Oswego County, to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Building A Demand Engine for Your Destination
• Cayuga County Office of Tourism Achieves Travel Unity DEAI Certification
• New York and the 250th: Natasha Caputo, Visit Westchester, to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Sustainability Panel: Maria Hudson, Manager of Government Affairs at Constellation, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• New York's Great Outdoors: Don Bennett Jr. President & CEO of Campground Owners of New York, to Speak at NYS Tourism Conference
• NY's Great Outdoors Panel: Fred Bonn, Regional Director at NYS Parks, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: On The Canals - How To Work With NYPA to Build Business Success
• 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Follow the Money: How In-Market Spend is Driving Attribution
• Reaching Ottawa Travelers at the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show
• 2023 NYSTC ANNOUNCEMENT: Experience Oswego Offsite Experiential, Tuesday, April 18
• 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: 7 Benefits of SEO Audits & How to Get Started
• Key Takeaways from the Civitas and Tourism Economics Webinar: Navigating Economic Uncertainty and How to Prepare Your Destination
• Workforce Development: Dr. Bridget Niland, Dean, Niagara University College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Governor Hochul Announces New "I LOVE NY" Tourism Partnership with New York Yankees and New York Mets on Opening Day
• Penny Peters, Manager at Akwesasne Travel, to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• NYC & Company is Now New York City Tourism & Conventions
• Bring Your Appetite to Oswego! 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Menus
• NYS Senate and Assembly Proposed Budgets Restore Matching Funds For Tourism
• 'New York and the 250th' Panel: Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian, to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Bill Sweitzer, Director of Marketing at the NYS Canal Corporation, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• NYSTIA Welcomes New Tourism Leaders Meghan Lawton and Paul Steely White at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Adirondack Sports Summer Expo Recap
• US Travel: EV Charging Funding Opportunity Available
• Two New Award Categories Added to 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards
• A heads up(state)
• Danny Liedka, President/CEO at Visit Syracuse, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• March Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Sustainability Panel: Mark Luciano, Stakeholder Relation Manager at Brookfield Renewable U.S., to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• NY's Great Outdoors Panel: Dylan Carey, Greenway Program Director at PTNY, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Phil Church, Oswego County Administrator, to Provide Keynote Remarks at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Reaching the New Jersey Travelers at the New Jersey Golf and Travel Show
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: March 8th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• Partner Feature: Meet Elyssa Hammond at Bandwango
• 'New York and the 250th' Panel: Devin Lander, NYS Historian, to Speak at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• NY's Great Outdoors Panel: Jean Mackay, Director of Communications and Outreach at ECNHC, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Partner Feature: Meet Seth Orozco at Sojern
• Times Union Media Group Announces Launch of New Regional Travel Newsletter
• In Memory of Robin Dropkin, PTNY's Long-Standing Executive Director
• DEAI Case Study: How a Request from Disney Kick-Started Discover Schenectady's DEIA Strategy
• NY's Great Outdoors Panel: Laura DiBetta, Director of Outdoor Recreation at NYSDEC, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Canadian Travelers Are Ready To Come To New York! - 2023 Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show Recap
• Paperkite Named to Inc. Magazine’s List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Northeast
• Ashley Walden, Executive Director of the Adirondack Sports Council, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• 2023 Lehigh Valley Vacation Expo Recap
• DEC Adds Seven New Locations to New York State Birding Trail, Announces Updated Site Nomination Process
• U.S. Travel Releases 2023 National Travel & Tourism Week Toolkit
• Workforce Development: Jennifer Ackerson, President/Founder of Alon Tourism Solutions to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Workforce Development: Liza Ochsendorf, Director of Workforce Development for Warren County to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• New Member Introduction: William Canella: Seneca Nation of Indians
• New Canal Boating Video Released by ECNHC
• Partner Feature: Don Jones at Zartico
• Partner Feature: Mary Gendron at Mower Agency
• Partner Feature: Danny Tumblin at Wander
• February Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Reanna Darone Named Director of Convention Sales for Destination Niagara USA
• 2023 USA International Sportsmen’s Show and Outdoor Recreation & Travel Recap
• 2023 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Leveraging LinkedIn to Discover and Engage with Meeting Planner Prospects
• Erie County Seeking Partners Interested in Revitalizing Historic Mansion and Stables at Wendt Beach
• Parks & Trails New York Announces New Executive Director
• Governor Hochul Announces Record Attendance at New York State Parks for 2022
• Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Announces New President & CEO
• NYS Legislative Update: Mark Dorr, NYSHTA President, to Provide Briefing at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• Workforce Development: 'The Best 8 Hours' - Brenda Dysinger, VP Human Resources, Seneca Gaming Corporation, to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• News from Advance Media NY - Matching Grants are back!
• Key Takeaways from Brand USA's 'China Market Update and Insights' Webinar
• RFP for Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers
• 2023 Toronto Golf and Travel Show Recap
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts: February 1st Update on The State of the American Traveler
• Free! Black History Walking Tour in Harriet Tubman's Chosen Hometown, Auburn NY
• 2023 Travel Shows Off To A Successful Start! 
• 2022 Wrap-Up Letter from Empire State Passengers Association's Steve Strauss
• Employed New Yorkers Are Still Leaving Up To 25% Of PTO On The Table!
• Conquer Winter with February 15!
• Expedia Group: Destination Marketing Trends for 2023
• NOAA's Ellen Brody and Jeff Gray to Speak at 2023 NYS Tourism Conference
• DEC Releases 2020-2022 Health Report on Restoring and Enhancing the Health of New York's Great Lakes
• Lake Placid 2023 World University Games: Setting a Sustainability Standard in the Adirondacks
• Key Takeaways from Destination Analysts' January 11th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• New Member Introduction: Stacy Koss and Michelle Melkonian at NJ Advance Media
• January Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games
• Register for Museums Advocacy Day
• NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grant Application Now Open
• DEC Announces 2023 Catskill Fire Tower Challenge
• Lake George Area Prepares for 2023 FISU Winter World University Games
• Governor Hochul Announces New Framework to Achieve Nation-Leading Six Gigawatts of Energy Storage by 2030
• Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Conserve 30% of Land and Water by 2030
• Governor Hochul Announces Two Transformative Niagara Falls Projects to Attract New Visitors and Development
• New Member Introduction: Craig Smith at Phoenix Festival: Live Arts in the Hudson Valley
• New Member Introduction: Bob Stivers at Stivers Seneca Marine & Finger Lakes Water Adventures
• Thank you for celebrating The Holidays with us!
• December Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• New York State Climate Action Council Finalizes Scoping Plan to Advance Nation-Leading Climate Law
• LGRCC Welcomes New Membership Manager Emily Petit Frost
• New Member Introduction: Doreen Zawacki at AAA World
• Governor Hochul Announces $23 Million in Funding and Awards for Transportation Electrification Initiatives
• Destination Analysts: December 6th Update on The State of the American Traveler
• 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast: NYSTIA's Takeaways
• Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $104 Million Lake Placid Olympic Center Renovation Ahead of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games
• NYS Travel Spending: 2022 Data Inspires Optimism For 2023
• Hibercation: part hibernation, part vacation and 100 percent good for the soul.
• DEAI Case Study: Visit Rochester's IDEA Committee
• Van Patten, Livingston Energy Group, and National Grid Cut the Ribbon on the Largest EV Charging Station Deployment in Upstate New York
• Reimagined ‘ONEDERLAND’ Holiday Experience Returns to One World Observatory
• Join us for a NYSTIA Holiday Celebration!
• Governor Hochul Announces Record level of Clean Energy Jobs Reached in New York State
• Free 2023 Erie Canalway Calendar Available December 1st
• Are You a Nonprofit? Governor Hochul Signed the N-PCL Modernization Act
• DEAI Case Study - The Letchworth State Park Autism Nature Trail
• U.S. Travel: Urge Congress to Pass Critical Priorities by End of Year
• Lake George Area: Annual Tourism Awards Celebrate Legacy of Service
• Please Welcome new Chamber President Brian Cousins to the Genesee County Chamber
• NYSTIA Market NY Grant Project #134852: Travel Trade Activation Program 2023
• Nominate a Museum for an Award of Distinction
• The New NYSTIA Website Is Here!
• Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Announces Visitor Experience Grant Fund to Improve Accessibility for All
• LEGOLAND® New York Installs New Livingston Charge Port Electric Vehicle Chargers for Guests' Use
• New York State Canal Corporation Seeks Partners for 2023 "On The Canals" Excursions
• The New York Department of State and the City of Jamestown Announce the Completion of the Riverwalk Illumination Project as Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative
• ALON Marketing Group has rebranded to Alon Tourism Solutions
• We Passed Prop 1!
• Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on First Segment of Adirondack Rail Trail
• November Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Greater Boston CVB and Stowe Area Association Executives Added to 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast as Keynote Speakers
• Rebecca Hughes Promoted to Executive Deputy Director of Canals
• Thank You for Making the 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting a Success!
• Congratulations to the 2022 Tourism Excellence Awards Honorees!
• Fly Creek Cider Mill Earns Travel Industry Honor American Bus Association Features Historic Mill on Its “Best of the Best” List
• Announcing Cortland Curiosities: A Strange & Forgotten History Trail
• Sustainability Guidelines for Shops, Eateries, Experiences & Accommodations: November Sustainability Tip from ecomadic
• Yates County ECO Receives “Officer of the Year” Award from Shikar-Safari Club International for Outstanding Service
• Schuyler County 2023 Tourism Assistance Program Funding Application Open
• Proposed 2022 Slate Of Candidates - NYSTIA Board of Directors
• Upcoming Miles Webinars: Co-Op Marketing, State of the American Traveler, & Year Ahead
• Registration for Travel Alliance Partner's (TAP) 2023 Travel Conference, TAP Dance, Opens on 11/1
• New York Power Authority and New York Canal Corporation Announce Commencement of Guy Park Manor Environmental Education and Resiliency Park Construction in Amsterdam
• DEC Announces 13 Additions to New York State Birding Trail
• 2022 Annual Meeting Attendees: Schedule your 1:1 Appointments Today!
• Webinar: The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - November 2022
• Partner Feature: Vivian Mur at Aki Technologies
• 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting Menus: Bring Your Appetite to New York City!
• Miss New York 2022 Kicks Off Partnership Between New York By Rail and The Miss New York Organization
• Nominate your museum or museum colleague for an Award of Distinction!
• See you in Harriet Tubman's Hometown for Travel Unity! Letter from Karen Kuhl
• RootRez Raises $1.8M to Launch Lodging E-Commerce Software in New Markets
• Big Bus Tour - Hop on in NYC!
• New York State Historian Devin Lander to Make Brief Remarks at 2022 Annual Meeting Luncheon
• UnPlan a Getaway in Cayuga County
• Annual Meeting Workshop: How To Run Your Instagram Like An Influencer
• 2022 Annual Meeting Workshop: Becoming The Brand Consumers Desire
• October Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• 2022 Annual Meeting Workshop: Driving Change: Preparing for Visitors with Electric Vehicles
• ​New York State Canal Corporation Announces Fall Fishing Initiative in Western NY is Now an Annual Program to Support the Fishing Environment, Angling Community and Local Businesses
• One World Observatory - Join us and Elevate Your Senses!
• Great Jones Distillery - Whiskey is Back! Join us in NYC
• WEBINAR 10/14: Museum Funding Opportunities with Institute of Museum and Library Services
• WEBINAR 10/19: Will a US Recession Derail the Travel Recovery?
• 2022 Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced
• TRAVEL TRADE SALES ACTIVATION SESSION - Registration Open!
• Hochul, Schumer, McMahon Announce: MICRON is Coming to Onondaga County!
• 2022 Global Summit of Women: BBG&G's Debbe Garry's Takeaways From Thailand
• 2022 Annual Meeting Workshop: The Journey to Best Practice Destination Brand Management
• Governor Hochul Announces Unprecedented $150 Million in Capital Funding Opportunities to Open for Arts and Culture Organizations
• Happy World Tourism Day! - A Note from Bob Provost
• The State of the American Traveler - October Update
• Schenectady Hosts Largest National Drive Electric Week and Sustainability Fair on Sunday During Schenectady Greenmarket
• State of the American Traveler: Traveler Segments
• Finalists Announced for Grow-NY $3 Million Global Food an Agriculture Business Competition
• Sustainable Lodging in the Adirondacks: September Sustainability Tip from ecomadic and Paul Smith's College
• Harriet Tubman’s chosen hometown in the Finger Lakes – to Host 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast
• World Tourism Day: New Sustainability Workshop with Paul Smith's College
• The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Tour App
• NYSTIA Notes Passing of Finger Lakes Tourism Colleague Alexa F. Gifford
• U.S. Travel Action: Lower Visa Wait Times!
• Governor Hochul Announces State Surpasses 100 Certified "Climate Smart" Communities
• Corning Museum of Glass - On the Canals!
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Mark Preston at Adara, Inc.
• Governor Hochul Announces Expansion of Virtual Career Center to Connect More New Yorkers to Careers
• New Travel Trade Programs Presented By ALON MARKETING GROUP
• Experience NYC Offsite Excursion - Wednesday, October 26!
• Join NYSTIA at NYITS October 28-30!
• 133 Years and Still Pressing Strong at the Fly Creek Cider Mill
• ​The History of the Quilt Barn Trail
• Celebrate Canal History in Your Community!
• Governor Hochul Highlights Labor and Workforce Accomplishments on Labor Day
• Meet Brooke Wilson, Associate at NYSTIA
• Electric Vehicles (EVs) Driving Change in NY: August Sustainability Tip from Livingston Energy Group
• Watkins Glen Area Chamber announces a new team member!
• Celebrate Auburn's Urban Forest by Viewing Inspirational Paintings and Photographs of the City's Trees at Multiple Events
• New Member Introduction: Olga Luz Tirado at O Communications & Solutions
• Alfred W. Snow IV, New York Native, To Be New Warren County Director of Tourism
• WEBINAR: Economic Headwinds Hinder Near-Term Air Travel Recovery
• TRAVEL TRADE SALES ACTIVATION SESSION - Registration Open!
• Member Introduction: Kevin Peterson at the Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau
• The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - September Edition
• Livingston Energy Named To Inc.'s List of Fastest Growing Companies
• Canalway Challenge Promotional Partner Update: August 2022
• Destination Niagara USA Welcomes New Staff to the Team!
• Governor Hochul Announces Rochester to Host the 2022 New York State Canal Conference
• Adirondack Winery Expanded to Include New Tasting Room and Wine Making Facility
• New York State Travel Spending Reaches $7.7 Billion In June 2022, Up $3.1 Billion vs 2021
• The 2022 International Travel Show Unveils Scheduled Programming
• Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
• Podcast Series Honoring Harriet Tubman to Launch Next Week!
• New Member Introduction: ​Mary Eggert at Break The Ice Media
• A Heartfelt Goodbye to Roger Dow - A Note from U.S. Travel
• 24th Cycle the Erie Canalway Trail Brings 750 Cyclists Across NYS!
• Gastro-Tourism & Well-Being - Study Findings by RIT
• BBG&G Celebrates Platinum Anniversary
• NYSDEC Webinar: Downtown Revitalization Initiative + NY Forward
• Gastro-tourism well-being: the interplays of salient and enduring determinants (change title)
• Harlem One Stop Launches Art in Windows in West Harlem
• NYS Leadership Elected to 2022/2023 Destinations International Board of Directors
• 2022 First Half Review - Domestic Visitors still staying longer across Upstate regions
• New Member Introduction: Blueview Productions
• New Member Introduction: Nikita Jankowski at Belesai Communications
• Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown - July 2022
• NYSTIA Partner Feature: The Team at Black Dog Designs
• NYSTIA Partner Feature: The Team at Black Dog Designs
• Member Introduction: Susan Swiatkowski at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA
• 24th Annual Cycle the Erie Canal tour provides 750 riders with the journey of a lifetime across New York
• New Member Introduction: Hayley Coriaty at One World Observatory
• Boating Infrastructure Grants By The Numbers
• Advance Media NY Travel & Tourism to Host Free Marketing Webinar on July 27th
• Sign U.S. Travel's Industry Sign-On Letter Urging Congress to Support a More Sustainable Travel Industry
• Take the 2022 Collaboration Research Study for Travel, Tourism & Hospitality from Break the Ice Media
• Member Profile: Bridget Rooney at Visit Syracuse
• Member Profile: Bridget Rooney at Visit Syracuse
• Add your support for MANY's NEH grant!
• Save on Gas, Tolls & 15% - Travel with Amtrak to the 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting!
• Call for Information: Tell NYPA and the NYS Canal Corporation How They Can Support Your County's Canalside Hospitality Needs
• Go Golfing for New York State’s Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary Students!
• And they're off! 750 Cyclists Take to the Erie Canal
• 1,000 MINIs to Make a Pit Stop in Lake George On Saturday
• NYS Canal Corp. and Erie Canal Museum Launch Free Lock & Powerhouse Tours
• U.S./Canada travel is not bouncing back. And officials on both sides of the border are worried
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Kate Kruk at Livingston Energy Group
• New York's 2022 Travel Spending: Positive Trends Reinforce Optimism!
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Kate Kruk at Livingston Energy Group
• Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park Receives Grant to Digitize Archives and Collections.
• Two Upcoming Webinars from Miles Partnership
• NYS Canalway Water Trail Added to National Recreation Trails System
• Letter from MANY's Erika Sanger: What If? Grant Applications as Acts of Hope
• New Member Introduction: Tara Murphy at Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
• Health Plan Updates from NY State of Health
• ACT NOW: National Parks Sign-On Letter
• NYSTIA Partner Feature: Dave Granoff at Discover Upstate NY
• NYSTIA Partner Feature: Dave Granoff at Discover Upstate NY
• Grant funding for EV Charging Stations for New York Municipalities
• ​Governor Hochul Announces 23 Nominations for the State and National Parks Register of Historic Places
• New York State Announces 2022 Outdoor Photo Contest
• May Report: Growing visitor affinity to Upstate NY Counties – U.S. tourists visiting more than once within a year
• New Member Introduction: Hayley Coriaty at One World Observatory
• BBG&G Integrated Marketing Creates Award-Winning Brand Guidelines and Social Media Content
• Help ECNHC Promote the Canalway Challenge!
• New Member Introduction: Richard Cutting-Miller at Road.Travel
• U.S. Travel Webinar: The Semi-Annual Forecast: What's On the Horizon
• Biden Administration to Lift Pre-Departure Testing Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers to the U.S. on June 12
• Governor Hochul and Governor Murphy Announce Major Step Toward Modernization of Penn Station
• The Cayuga County Office of Tourism Announces 2022 Annual Meeting Awards
• NYS Canalway Water Trail Added to National Recreation Trails System
• NYSTIA Members Bid Farewell To A Friend: Matthew James Robertson, Age 30, Succumbs To Cancer
• Westchester County Tourism & Film wins coveted award for “Best Use of Social Media”
• Letter from Erika Sanger: The Museum Study Act Passed
• New York State Announces Launch of Online Empire State Trail Trip Planning Feature to Celebrate National Trails Day
• Governor Hochul Announces New York State to Host 2025 World Canals Conference
• Cayuga County Tourism Office Announces "Pride of Place" Campaign
• Partner Feature: Story Clark at TravelStorysGPS
• Employee Benefits Tips and Guidance from NYSTIA Member Brown & Brown
• Partner Feature: Story Clark at TravelStorysGPS
• New Project Categories and Increased Awards Available for Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Programs
• Governor Hochul Launches New Season of Free "On the Canals" Excursions Along the New York State Canal System
• Mower Agency to Receive Exclusive ‘New Yorker Award’ for Extraordinary Endeavors in Statewide ROAM THE EMPIRE Campaign
• Governor Hochul Announces 'Get Outdoors & Get Together Day' Celebrations
• Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance: accessiBe Presentation
• U.S. Travel Webinar: Making the Great American Road Trip Green
• AirDNA New York's Short-Term Rental Trends & Pacing Presentation
• Project Seneca Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
• New Member Introduction: Sasha Vosk at Vosk Time Travel Guide
• Miles Partnership Webinar: U.S. Road Trips - New Research and Insights
• New Member Introduction: Carson Tang at Carson Worldwide
• Partner Feature: Detlef Fox at AMERICA Journal
• Stronger Together - Hard Work, Collaboration Yielding Results
• 2022 Travel Trend: More Instate New York State Visitors Staying Overnight
• Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Grants & Funding Workshop
• Grants Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure, Visitor Amenities, and Events
• Auburn Downtown BID Announces Summer Saturdays in Downtown Auburn June 25–September 3, 2022
• Summer 2022 Travel: Mixed (But Positive) Outlook for New York Destinations
• ICYMI: NBC Sports Features NYS Canal Corporation’s Fall Fishing and ACE Programs for the Second Year in a Row
• 2022 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced
• Meet AirDNA's Kellen Kruse, Head of Tourism Solutions & Partnerships, NYSTIA Partner
• Cars in Philly, NYC, Boston beckon visitors to Cooperstown
• Meet AirDNA's Kellen Kruse, Head of Tourism Solutions & Partnerships, NYSTIA Partner
• Canalway Challenge Kicks Off Along New York’s Canals
• BCI and Anderson’s Brochure Distribution Service to host NYS Fair tourism information center
• Upcoming Webinar: Brand USA 2022-2023 Partner Program Opportunities
• Member Introduction: Chris Roebuck at Clicktivated
• ​2022 NYS Tourism Conference - THANK YOU!
• New Member Reception Hosts: Andrew Brazill and Nick Zappia from ABC Creative
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Kelly Kaepplinger at StatePoint Media, Inc.
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Kelly Kaepplinger at StatePoint Media, Inc.
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop - Transforming Digital Strategies with Automated Solutions
• Cayuga County's Karen Kuhl to Speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• Sullivan County's Roberta Byron-Lockwood to speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• Get Enrolled in Free/Low-Cost Health Insurance Through NY State of Health
• Akwesasne Travel's Penny Peters to speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• ​Miss New York, Sydney Park, to Speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• Kortney Keyes of the Seneca Nation of Indians to speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• New Member Introduction: Hayley Coriaty at Great Jones Distilling Co.
• New Member Introduction: Mike Mastroleo at Brown & Brown Inc.
• Webinar: State Of The American Traveler presented by Miles Partnership & Destination Analysts
• Dutchess Tourism's Melaine Rottkamp to speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• Ontario County's Valerie Knoblauch to speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• Destinations in Three Neighboring States Team up to Create a Baseball-Centric Road Trip
• New Member Introduction: Melissa Hughes Joins Livingston County Tourism, Inc.
• NYSTIA Partner Feature: Susan Green at Paperkite
• NYSTIA Partner Feature: Susan Green at Paperkite
• New Member Introduction: Scott Hayden at Adirondack Folk School
• Capital Region and Adirondack Film Alliance Industry Day
• New Member Introduction: Don Jones at Zartico
• New Member Introduction: Diane Meglino at Premier Travel Media
• NYS Tourism Conference Session: Tying Tourism Initiatives to Workforce Development
• How To Apply for New York State’s Tourism Grant Program: Return to Work and Meet in New York
• Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Applications for $125 Million Relief Programs Supporting State's Tourism Industry
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Menus: Meet Chef James Shannon
• MANY Executive Director Erika Sanger Awarded Advocacy Leadership Award from the American Alliance of Museums Inbox
• Join the 17th Annual Canal Clean Sweep hosted on Earth Day Weekend!
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Dr. Kelly L. Cerialo at Paul Smith's College
• DEC And Canal Corporation Announce Comprehensive Effort to Protect New York's Waters from Aquatic Invasive Species Round Goby
• New Member & Partner Introduction: Dr. Kelly L. Cerialo at Paul Smith's College
• NYS Tourism Conference Session: Strike Gold With Transformational Event & Meeting Strategies
• Announcing 2022 Tourism Industry Virtual Career Fairs
• Take the First-Ever New York Cycling Census!
• Explore and Enjoy the Attractions of Westchester County: Join us on Tuesday & Friday Afternoon!
• BrandUSA Emergency Funding Approved - THANK YOU SENATOR SCHUMER!
• Partner Feature: Jonathan Keslow at Epsilon
• Partner Feature: Jonathan Keslow at Epsilon
• Roger Dow To Address NYS Tourism Conference Wednesday, April 20 in White Plains
• February Trend: Out of State U.S. Visitors are traveling further to Upstate NY Regions
• New Member Introductions: The Team at NYSDEC Adventure NY Group
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Using Data to Drive Success
• Discover Schenectady Deploys Digital Visitor Kiosks Throughout County
• NYS Canal Corporation: Reflecting On The Best Of 2021, Anticipating A Great 2022 Season
• BBG&G Integrated Marketing Honored with Four Distinct Awards
• Partner Feature: Nicole Mahoney at Break the Ice Media
• Partner Feature: Nicole Mahoney at Break the Ice Media
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop - Video: Essential to Today's Marketing Strategy
• Governor Hochul Announces New Efforts to Support the Hospitality/Tourism Industry With a More Efficient State Liquor Authority
• New Partner & Member Introduction: Greg Star and Lauren Spinelli at Carvertise
• New Partner & Member Introduction: Greg Star and Lauren Spinelli at Carvertise
• The Making of the Travels with Darley Empire State Trail Episode on PBS
• Local PBS Stations to air Empire State Trail Episode of Travels with Darley
• Partner Feature: Deborah Garry at BBG&G Integrated Marketing
• Partner Feature: Deborah Garry at BBG&G Integrated Marketing
• NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Winning Content Marketing Strategy
• Empowered Mastery Co-Author Chris Berlow To Speak At NYS Tourism Conference
• Grant Application Opens for NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events
• ​Airbnb Supports Governor's Proposal To Collect Taxes On Short-Term Rentals
• NYSTIA Travel Show Update
• American Bus Association Honors John Percy With Inaugural Partnership Award
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Speaker: Destinations International's Andreas Weissenborn
• Partner Feature: Paula Tarallo at East Shore Marketing
• Partner Feature: Paula Tarallo at East Shore Marketing
• CANAL NY Advocacy Outreach: Tell the NY Power Authority to Open New York’s Canals By No Later than May 11!
• New Member Introduction: Rod Christian at New York Golf Trail
• January Trend: Domestic Tourists Extending Their Stay In Upstate NY?
• Governor Hochul Announces Progress on Historic Commitment to Revitalize New York State's Tourism Industry
• Governor Hochul Announces Another Record Year for State Parks in 2021
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: How To Market Yourself Appropriately to Avoid Greenwashing
• 2022 NYS Tourism Conference Workshop: Brains before Budget: Using data to guide your marketing efforts
• New Member Introduction: Lynn Minnaert at NYU Tisch Center of Hospitality
• Partner Feature: Salvatore Zammuto at AJR Media Group
• Feb. 7 Newsletter - LAST CHANCE to Submit Tourism Awards Nominations - 2022 NYSTC Speakers
• Partner Feature: Salvatore Zammuto at AJR Media Group
• Obituary for CONY's Former Executive Administrator Bob Klos Sr.
• Travel Unity Executive Director Roni Weiss to speak at 2022 NYS Tourism Conference
• New Member Profile: Hugo Acosta at CNY Latino
• New Member Profile: Hugo Acosta at CNY Latino
• James McKenna, President/CEO of ROOST, To Speak at NYS Tourism Conference
• VisitBritain's Gavin Landry To Speak At 2022 New York State Tourism Conference
• New Grant Program to Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events
• Partner Feature: Mike Peterson at Hearst | Times Union Media Group
• Partner Feature: Michael Peterson at Times Union Media Group
• Erie Canalway Hosting Winter FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge
• Gov. Hochul's COVID Update: Progress on Fighting the Winter Surge -- Take-Home Tests for Every K-12 Student for Midwinter Break -- #VaxForKids Pop-Up Sites
• Governor Hochul Announces 130 Acres Added to Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County
• Partner Feature: James Sauter at Rove
• The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is celebrating National Plan For Vacation Day
• New Member Introduction: Maureen Gittelman from Dutchess Community College
• 2022 Canal Clean Sweep Event Registration Now Open
• Travel Industry to Congress: Enact Urgent Policies to Restore Travel Demand
• Berkeley Young to speak at NYS Tourism Conference
• NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Supports Your Future Success!
• Covid Relief Assistance & Other News from FLVC
• Sonesta White Plains Downtown Chosen for 2022 Annual Conference!
• NY Times: A Growing Gap - What vaccination does is radically reduce the chance of severe Covid illness.
• Call for Nominations: Note from Awards Committee Chair Sarah Foster
• Gov. Hochul's Weekly COVID Update: Additional Tests on the way -- Booster Requirement for Health Care Workers -- Protecting Nursing Home Residents
• U.S. Travel Report: State of the American Workforce and its Impact on Travel
• City of Auburn to Celebrate 200 Years of Tubman
• Register Now: 2022 State of the Travel Industry with Roger Dow on 2/2/22
• Cycle the Erie Canal registration opens today!
• U.S. Travel Webinar: Assessing Recovery
• New Year's Notes From NYSTIA Board Chair Dana Krueger
• 7 Points to Guide You To Marketing Success In 2022 From Madden Media
• Brand USA CEO Chris Thompson's Message: A Year of Milestones and Possibilities
• Gov. Hochul's Weekly COVID Update: COVID Update: 37 Million Free Take-Home Tests -- Funding to Help Fight the Winter Surge -- PCR Testing at MTA Stations
• Free Skate with the Union College Dutchmen
• NYPA and NYSCC Announce Iconic Infrastructure Illuminated Along New York's Historic Erie Canal
• Gov. Hochul Announces New Funding to Help Counties with COVID-19 Costs
• Artpark & Company Awarded $49,500 by the New York State Council on the Arts
• Wine Pairing Event Unites World-Class Experts at Historic Bed & Breakfast
• A Message from Brian: Canal Communities & DRI—A Perfect Fit!
• Request for Qualification: 2022 Recreational Activities & Excursions on the New York State Canal System
• New Member Introduction: Emily Morris from Chautauqua Institution
• RoadRUNNER: Touring New York State On Two Wheels
• Gov. Hochul's Weekly COVID Update: One Million Rapid Tests -- 40+ New Vaccine & Booster Pop-Ups -- Mask or Vax
• Jan - Apr 2022 Travel Show Schedule & Registration
• Governor Hochul Announces The Open Registration for the 'SKI FOR FREE' COVID-19 Booster and Ages 5-11 Vaccine Sweepstakes
• Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Support Education and Tourism along the Erie Canal
• Governor Hochul Announces 21 Nominations Recommended for State & National Registers of Historic Places
• View & Vote: Schuyler County is Aglow!
• Gov. Hochul Announces Mask Protocol Now In Effect, New FAQ Resource Available
• The Erie Canal App is Now Available - Travel Back in Time!
• Officers/Directors Appointed at WGACC Annual Meeting
• Gov. Hochul Weekly COVID Update: New Mask or Vaccine Requirement for Businesses
• December 14 Virtual Holiday Party: Friends, Fun and Holiday Cheer!
• December 14 Member Briefing: Short Term Rentals Statistics, Trends and Expectations
• Canalway Challenge Results for 2021
• New Member Introduction: Jaclyn Yost from ecomadic
• Cayuga County Redefines Winter Getaways: Hibercation
• WEBINAR: Travel's Renaissance “The Year in Review and the Year Ahead” from Miles Partnership
• Roger Dow To Retire In July of 2022 - A Legacy of Progress & Innovation
• Get Ready: 2022 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards!
• Free 2022 Erie Canalway Calendar Available December 1st
• IRONMAN survey results show support, but room for improvement
• New Member Introduction: Steve Strauss from The Empire State Passengers Association
• Governor Hochul Announces 860-acre Expansion of Moreau Lake State Park
• Webinar Resources - State of the American Traveler: Destination Management Edition
• Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Number of Stays at New York State Campgrounds in 2021
• Miles Partnership Webinar: Build Your First Accessible Travel Landing Page in 30 Days
• NYS Park Police Holding Snowmobile Safety Certification Course
• "Adirondack Mac" Will Serve as Official Mascot for Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games
• Ontario County: Finger Lakes Visitor Connections Launches New Strategic Plan, Staffing New Positions To Pursue Goals
• Schenectady County Welcomes Showtime, Launches New Video Targeting Film Industry
• Momentum is Building For A Strong NYC/Upstate Recovery
• Advance Media New York A Finalist for Global Media Award
• I LOVE NY Webinar: How I LOVE NY Can Help You!
• Governor Hochul Announces Major $450 Million "BRING BACK TOURISM, BRING BACK JOBS" Inclusive Recovery Package
• U.S. Travel: America Welcomes Return of International Travelers
• New Member Introduction: Mark McGill from RootRez
• NYPA/Canals Volunteers Help Bring a Piece of Canal Lore to Life
• New Attraction Coming to Lake George Area in January 2022: Ice Castles
• Nigar Hale Joins the WGACC on 11/1
• WEBINAR: State of the American Traveler - Fall 2021 Edition
• Newly Elected Board of Directors and Executive Committee
• “Let’s Meet”: Drum Country NY’s New Economic Development Campaign
• Discover Schenectady Announces New Winter Attraction at Mohawk Harbor
• Miles Partnership Webinar - Funding Futures: 2021 Edition
• Annual Meeting Panel Discussion: ​SPORTS MARKETING & TOURISM: GROWTH MARKET
• Join Us - Just For Laughs! NYSTIA Night At The National Comedy Center...
• Annual Meeting Panel Discussion - FILM & TOURISM: DRIVING ECONOMIC GROWTH
• 'Sip & Savor' Reception: Enjoy The Tastes Of Chautauqua, Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 PM
• TOUR & TASTE Chautauqua! Join Us Wednesday Afternoon, October 20
• 2021 NYSTIA Board of Directors Candidate Slate
• Land and Air Borders to Reopen November 8
• 2021 Annual Meeting Menus: A Flavorful Chautauqua Experience!
• Tell your Senators to support Recovery for the Meetings and Events Sector
• NYSTIA Annual Meeting October 20, 21 & 22 - "Being Back Together With Our Peers"
• U.S. Lifts International Travel Ban on Vaccinated Individuals
• 2021 NYSTIA Annual Meeting & COVID-19
• ​"I Can't Wait To Welcome You All To Chautauqua!" Andrew Nixon, Chautauqua CVB
• NYSTIA Guest Speaker: Gavin Landry, Executive Vice President/Director of the Americas for VisitBritain
• NYSTIA Board Candidate Profile: Lisa Berger, Director of Tourism, Ulster County
• NYSTIA Board Candidate Profile: Penny Peters, Tourism Development Manager for Akwesasne Tourism
• Grant Round for Historic Canals is Now Open!
• ROAM THE EMPIRE Weekly Update
• NYS Brewery Destinations & The Upward Brewing Company of Sullivan County Recognized by ROVA
• Camp in style on the NYS Canals!