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Thank you for joining us last Thursday for the December Member Meeting & Virtual Holiday Party! It was a blast catching up with our tourism colleagues for an end-of-year recap while celebrating the holidays in our best festive decorations. Thank you to the NYSTIA Board Chair Kelly Ann Curtin for…

In their Employee Benefits July Newsletter, Brown & Brown Inc. provided important guidance on a number of issues, most notably IRS Raises Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2022, PCORI Fees, 988 and Updated Guidance on FMLA Leave for Mental Health Conditions.

Robust Public Input Provided Over the Past Three Years Informed Creation of Roadmap to Meet Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Requirements New York State's Climate Action Council (Council) Co-Chairs, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and New York…

Queensbury Native Emily Petit Frost Joins Team LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — SUNY Potsdam graduate and Queensbury native, Emily Petit Frost, brings her extensive background in sales to the role as Membership Manager at the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.  Frost will be responsible for the…

Doreen Zawacki is the Account Representative for AAA WORLD, the media sales partnerships group for AAA Club Alliance—one of the largest membership-driven clubs in North America.AAA is a federation of member-owned clubs serving over 61 million Members in the US and Canada. With more than 100 years…

$8 Million Available to Install Fast Chargers in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, Including Underserved Communities  $7 Million in Awards Announced to ChargePoint and EVGateway to Improve Access in Upstate New York $8 Million Available for New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to Support…

What follows are NYSTIA staff insights gleaned from the December 6th State of the American Traveler findings from Destination Analysts. The results focused on holiday season travel plans as well as perspectives and attitudes regarding travel in 2023. We would like to thank Destination Analysts…

Last week, NYSTIA's Rachele Markle had the opportunity to represent NYSTIA at the 2022 Travel Unity Summit Northeast, hosted in the historic town of Auburn, NY. Programming was packed with exemplary DEAI approaches throughout the Northeast, accessibility initiatives in NYS, meaningful community…

Includes Upgrades to Winter Sports Facilities, New Retail and Dining Areas, Improvements to Raise Environmental Standard for Future Host Cities Newly Renovated Lake Placid Olympic Museum to Open Tomorrow at Lake Placid Olympic Center Tickets to Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games…

As we approach the end of 2022, I would like to share a look at the data and statistics available to us from the latest release from U.S. Travel's Recovery Insights Dashboard. The data illustrates a story of tourism recovery (and resurgence!) for New York State's tourism industry.   Before I look…

Cayuga County - Local businesses are offering a fresh take on a cozy winter getaway as part of a regional tourism campaign presented by the Cayuga County Office of Tourism and its partners. Hibercation is described as part hibernation, part vacation and 100 percent good for the soul. This…

At a time of civil unrest within in their community as well as across the country, the Team at Visit Rochester utilized the opportunity to create an IDEA (Inclusion-Diversity-Equity-Accessibility) Committee. Partnering with community organizations that are experts in these fields, the…

Project is consistent with Van Patten’s focus on the future of their organization and the technology that will get them there.   (Jonesville, N.Y.) – Van Patten Golf Club has been one of the top golf courses in the Capital Region of New York State since its founding in 1968. Much of…

“ONEDERLAND” Brings a Celebratory Experience 1,250 Feet Above New York City, with Skyline Photo Moments, Family Friendly Activities, and Seasonal Food and Beverage Offerings   Open Now through Sunday, January 8   NEW YORK – November 28, 2022 – One World…

Join us on December 15th at 3 PM for a look back on 2022 and insights into what 2023 holds in store, followed by our virtual holiday mixer featuring networking, trivia, prizes, and plenty of fun! Registration is FREE!

2022 Clean Energy Industry Report Shows Green Jobs Are Helping Lead New York's COVID-19 Economic Recovery      New York Continues Building Clean Energy Talent Pipeline to Support Green Economy and State's Critical Climate Goals  Governor Kathy Hochul today announced…

WATERFORD, NY- The public is invited to pick up a free 2023 Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor calendar starting December 1, 2022 at selected libraries and visitor centers throughout the National Heritage Corridor. The calendar features winning images from this year’s Erie Canalway photo…

Yesterday the New York State legislature delivered A9969/S9047, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law Modernization Act, to Governor Hochul and she signed the bill last night.  The N-PCL Modernization Act: Aligns the N-PCL with current practice by allowing Board and member decisions through electronic…

The Letchworth State Park Autism Nature Trail is the nation’s first nature trail specifically designed to address the sensory needs of those on the autism spectrum and their families. Officially opening on October 1, 2021 in Letchworth State Park, the Autism Nature Trail is a one-mile hiking…

View the web version of this U.S. Travel Newsletter. With business and international travel spending still down compared to 2019—while inflation remains high and a recession looms—please join U.S. Travel in urging congress to act before the end of the year on policies that restore business and…