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» Nominate Now! It’s hard to believe it’s time for another round of nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards, but we are back and looking for your help! As Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, I can’t stress how important and meaningful these awards are to our industry and…

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration. Cayuga County, Thursday, May 4, 2023 — National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving…

Tim Myers is the Account Executive of Tourism & Destinations at AirDNA. Tim oversees new business development and sales on the East Coast, Midwest, and various parts of the US and Canada. The North American DMO sales team currently works with 220+ tourism organizations (DMOs, tourism boards, and…

Jonathan Golicz is the Vice President of Unicomm, LLC - Travel & Adventure Show Series. As the organization's Vice President, he is responsible for providing an authentic, fun, and experiential experience for travel consumers, advisors, media, and influencers and providing an audience of qualified…

Fellow NYSTIA colleagues, I am excited to be on the Tourism Excellence Awards Committee where we highlight and recognize your hard work throughout the year! We have a great year ahead for New York State Tourism and we are excited to learn more about what you have done at your locations. Recognizing…

Commemorate this historical event in Harriet Tubman’s Chosen Hometown   AUBURN, NY — The City of Auburn is rich in Black history, pride, and culture, and sites throughout History’s Hometown are planning special events during June to celebrate the legacy of freedom in the place…

Paul Fusco is CEO & Founder of The Travel Guide Group, where he leads the team and pursues continued growth of the TravelGuidesFree.com platform, with new options that continue to optimize the experience for active travelers and provide value for destinations. The Travel Guide Group's primary focus…

NYSTIA exhibited at the Spring Dream Destinations Travel Show at the MGM Springfield on April 30th in downtown Springfield Massachusetts. We saw a steady flow of attendees stop by our booth looking to plan their vacations throughout the entire state. Attendees were predominately families and…

On behalf of the board and staff of the New York State Tourism Industry Association, we would like to thank the 212 registered attendees who joined us in Oswego, New York at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference, for coming together once again to share stories, insights, and excitement for the future of…

Dear Canalway Challenge Partners— The 2023 Canalway Challenge is on! With your help to promote the Challenge, we can extend our reach, bring more people to enjoy the canal corridor, and maximize our tourism impact. PLEASE JOIN US in spreading the word! The greatest number of signups come in…

Whether you're thinking about working in tourism or have been for decades, this industry provides some of the most exciting, meaningful, and boundless career paths to venture into. Hear from NYSTIA members and NYS tourism & hospitality professionals on why they love working in tourism.    We can't…

Funding Available to Address Environmental Concerns in Potential Environmental Justice Areas Largest-Ever Community Impact Grant Opportunity Since Program's Creation   Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $6 million in grants is now available to help communities facing environmental justice…

The following provides NYSTIA Marketing Analyst Ryan Maercklein’s insights and takeaways from the April 26th Connecting the Dots Between Tourism Marketing and Real World Impact with Mobile Location Data webinar presented by Near. We would like to thank Near for sharing this information with us. …

NYSTIA exhibited at the Ottawa Valley Outdoor Adventure & Sportsman's Show at the Petawawa Civic Center in Petawawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 22nd and 23rd. The show was located about an hour and a half northwest of Ottawa. This was the inaugural year for this event. Attendees were excited to see…

The Warren County Board of Supervisors has hired experienced tourism executive Heather Bagshaw to serve as Warren County's new Director of Tourism. Ms. Bagshaw comes to Warren County after recent stints working with hospitality agencies in Greene County, New York, where she served as the county's…

The following provides NYSTIA Marketing Analyst Ryan Maercklein's insight and takeaways from the April 12th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Destination Analysts. The central focus of the presentation encompassed three main topics including travel sentiment, prices and…

Skål International’s Albany/Upstate New York Club elected Thomas Martinelli as its new President on Tuesday, March 21st, at the club’s membership meeting in Albany. He assumed the position from long-time President Ernie Bruno who nurtured the club in its early days and led the club…

Andrew Marshall, Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordinator at Novelis, will speak on the Sustainability Panel on the morning of Friday, April 21st at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference. Novelis Oswego continues to identify opportunities to partner with organizations to drive recycling,…

NYSTIA exhibited at the Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Show at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on April 15th and 16th. Show attendees were primarily outdoor enthusiasts and families eager to explore New York's incredible outdoor destinations. Attendees were excited to see New York…

Ally Spongr, President of the Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State (URCNYS) and Sage Hamilton-Hazarika, URCNYS marketing consultant, will speak on Friday morning at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference held in Oswego, NY on April 19-21. Ally will provide a case study of her work for the…