Feb 3, 2025
Your 2025 NYSTIA Tourism Champions booth display was in Chicago, Illinois on February 1st and 2nd for our first-ever visit to the windy city!
Attendees were excited to see so many New York State destinations represented at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center. The show had a great mix of attendees, from families to retirees. They enjoyed the wide variety and breadth of information from all our participating 2025 Tourism Champions destinations and attractions.
The common theme throughout the entire show was that attendees wanted to, in the words of Bob Provost, "take a land cruise" across New York State. They talked a lot about embarking on road trips all across the state, taking a few weeks to explore New York and all it has to offer.
The Chicago Travel Adventure Show was a great way to launch the 2025 NYSTIA Tourism Champions Travel Show Schedule. I am excited about what this year's shows will bring and will provide regular updates throughout the year!
Nate Gresock
Consumer Programs Coordinator
New York State Tourism Industry Association
nate@nystia.org