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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…

Alyssa Stoker 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…

Join Captain Tom Beardsley and Nautical Archaeologist Art Cohn on Friday, April 25th at noon (following the conclusion of the 2025 New York State Tourism Conference) at the Hotel Canandaigua for a fascinating look at two groundbreaking Erie Canal Bicentennial projects at the Canal NY Marketing &…

March 28, 2025 [Troy, NY]– The Board of Directors of The Museum Association of New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Van Anden as the new executive director effective April 7, 2025. With decades of experience as an advocate, and exemplified leadership in museum…

Trish Nugent is the Senior Vice President - Head of Public Relations & Public Affairs for Mower. For more than two decades, Trish Nugent has built a career launching and positioning marquee hospitality brands and destinations. As the leader of Mower’s Public Relations and Public Affairs…

Mark Luciano is the Stakeholder Relations Manager NY/MN for Brookfield Renewable N.A. Brookfield is a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable power, delivering innovative solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With renewable assets in 24 markets in…

As the Client Success Manager for Ripe, Jared Carrow works with Ripe's existing clients to ensure they maximize the full potential of Ripe's platform and exceed their goals in driving traffic to local hotels and lodging partners. Ripe seamlessly integrates a locally customized booking engine into…

The annual State of Destination Marketing study is here! This comprehensive report examines current DMO marketing strategies, common challenges, and future opportunities. Join Seth Orozco, Destination Director at Sojern, on Friday, April 25th, at the 2025 NYS Tourism…

Accessible travel is one of the most underestimated opportunities in tourism today. With over 1.2 billion people worldwide living with disabilities, this is the largest minority on earth—one that every single one of us will belong to at some point in our lives. Add to that the aging baby…

Rich Gagliano, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Empire State Development Ross D. Levi, Executive Director / Vice President of NYS Division of Tourism - I LOVE NY, Empire State Development On Thursday, April 24th at the 2025 NYS Tourism Conference, Rich Gagliano and Ross D. Levi, will kick off the…

Your New York State Tourism Champions booth display(s) racked up the miles this week as we participated in two travel events. Nate Gresock brought your booth display to the Palais des Congrès de Montréal for the Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show. Nate was joined at by Kosta Tsimiklis (from Reach…