2018 NYSTIA Tourism Excellence Award Winners

The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) is proud to recognize leaders in New York State's tourism industry in announcing the recipients of the 5^th Annual NYSTIA Tourism Excellence Awards. The winning individuals or organizations were selected based on demonstrated commitment, leadership, and accomplishment in travel and tourism.

“The NYSTIA Tourism Excellence Awards celebrate and reward private and public-sector people and organizations that go above and beyond with their marketing campaigns and strategies, producing outstanding results that deserve to be recognized in a state-wide forum. This year's Awards Committee did a stellar job of selecting the best of the best among so many commendable nominations." Meg Vanek, Chair NYSTIA Tourism Awards Committee and Executive Director, Cayuga County Office of Tourism".

"The tourism marketing of NYSTIA's members drives economic growth and employment in communities across New York, from Montauk to Niagara, Staten Island to the St. Lawrence Seaway. It is critically important that we take the time review their work and celebrate the creativity, innovation and success of New York State's best tourism marketers. Their passion for all things New York inspires and challenges us all and we are privileged to recognize our 2018 Honorees." Bob Provost, President and CEO, NYSTIA.

The NYSTIA Annual Meeting and Tour Tourism Excellence Awards will take place on October 18 & 19 at the Great Escape Lodge in Warren Counties beautiful Lake George. The two-day event starts on Thursday with a NYSTIA business meeting, election of Board Members and spotlight speaker Jim Siplon, COO JUST Water. Followed by an evening of networking with great food and beverage as we take a historic and culinary journey through the City of Glens Falls.

Friday morning, we celebrate at the 5^th Annual Tourism Excellence Awards recognizing the best in New York State tourism at a lovely brunch. I Love NY Executive Director, Ross Levi will close out the morning inspiring us all for 2019.

To learn more, register and sponsor and for a full listing of award winners click here www.nystia.org/