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Richard Arnold is the Executive Producer for AKA. AKA NYC is the leading, fully integrated creative and media agency specializing in live entertainment, arts, attractions, and destinations, based in New York City, with a focus on creating experiences, brands, content, and campaigns that people seek…

Ken Theroux is the Strategic Partnerships Manager for AAA Northeast. his role focuses on connecting destinations' partners with co-op marketing opportunities which include providing training for their advisors as well as executing tactics for consumer facing campaigns to their membership base.…

Michael Austin is the Director of Business Development for sperling. In this position Michael leads their tourism engagement strategy and collaborates directly with resorts, attractions, and DMOs. His role includes identifying growth opportunities, consulting on brand positioning, and ensuring…

Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00amLimited Seating - Register (FREE) To Reserve Your Seat Canandaigua Room, Hotel Canandaigua The Canadian travel market has long been vital to New York State tourism—but with economic fluctuations, political sensitivities, and shifting traveler sentiment, how is this…

Join Kyle Pierce, Director of Sales at STQRY on Friday, April 25 at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference as we explore the creation of the Finger Lakes Virtual Museum, a groundbreaking project by Ontario County that brings local history to life online. Discover how historical markers and regional…

Your New York State Tourism Champions booth was at the Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show, held at the Rogers Centre, on April 12th and 13th. Kellie Christopher from the Corning Museum of Glass joined us at the booth. We were in the U.S. pavilion at the show and had a good flow of people coming…

Cayuga County, April 2025 – The Erie Canal, a defining feature of New York’s history and development, is celebrating its bicentennial in 2025, and Cayuga County is ready to welcome history enthusiasts eager to honor this milestone. With a rich canal heritage and a full lineup of engaging…

Ryan McCabe is the Associate Vice President of Academic Technology and High Impact Practices at Finger Lakes Community College which serves as a dynamic learning resource, empowering their students to succeed and fueling the cultural and economic vitality of the region. As the Associate Vice…

LAKE GEORGE, NY — The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau (LGRCC&CVB) is pleased to welcome Trishia Jones to its team as Membership Marketing Assistant. Jones is a results-driven professional with a strong background in business…

ALBANY, NY — April 7, 2025 — The New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP), New York State’s leading industry group representing workforce development organizations and practitioners, today announced a new Interim Executive Director and Board President.…

WATERFORD, NY- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is pleased to announce the first award recipients of the Mohawk Valley Historic Rural Revitalization Grant Program. The program makes brick-and-mortar investments in National Register-listed historic properties and properties that…

Syracuse, NY – April 7, 2025 – Advance Media NY Travel & Tourism today announced its integration with Advance Travel and Tourism, a leading national digital marketing agency specializing in destination marketing. This strategic move combines the local expertise of Advance Media NY…

Alyssa Stroker is the Business Development Manager for Key Data. Key Data is the leading provider of real-time, direct-source performance data for vacation rentals and hotels, empowering destinations and tourism organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions. By integrating directly with…

Carly Giumento is the owner of Carly Marie Travels LLC. As the creator and owner of Carly Marie Travels LLC, Carly is a New York State-based blogger and content creator with a passion for travel and storytelling. After spending several years traveling full-time and living abroad, she found herself…

Plattsburgh (4/2/2025) - The North Country Chamber of Commerce has released the findings of a survey of various hospitality related businesses, providing a snapshot of the impact through March of reduced Canadian visitation to the area because of the current U.S. tariffs on Canada and the response…

Allison Barnette is the Corporate Director of Operations for Weekender Hospitality. Based in Upstate New York, Weekender Hospitality is a boutique hospitality company specializing in thoughtfully designed hotels that blend comfort with a spirit of adventure. Focused on creating memorable…

Hannah Spadaccini is the Marketing Manager for LEGOLAND New York Resort. LEGOLAND is the ultimate theme park destination for families with kids ranging in age from 2-12 years old. With larger than life LEGO Models, LEGO Characters & tons of building, they focus on delivering lasting memories for…

Your New York State Tourism Champions booth was at the Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show, which was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 29th and 30th. Megan Arnone Eckwahl from the National Comedy Center joined us in the booth, and we were flanked by New York State…

Jeremy Harvey is the Senior Sales Director at Adara, the world’s largest travel data consortium, which enables you to reach travel audiences via media campaigns and measure them for booking and revenue reports — and in a privacy-compliant way. With more than 300 partners worldwide like Marriott…

It’s that time again—nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards are officially open, and we need your help! As Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, I can’t overstate how impactful these awards are for our industry and our state. Each year, I’m blown away by the creativity, dedication, and…