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Lydia Hulbert is a second year student at SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) studying Hospitality & Tourism Management, her current plan is to become an event planner after she graduates. While in school Lydia has become a member of the Meeting Professionals International Association…

PURCHASE, N.Y., June 18, 2024 - The Eastern Section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA Eastern) and Discover Schenectady are excited to announce that, for the ninth summer since 2014, Schenectady’s Central Park will again serve as the home of the USTA Eastern Adult League Sectional…

NYSHTA-led industry coalition sees Short-Term Rental Bill Pass! After a tremendous effort this session led by Mark Dorr at NYSHTA, the bill to regulate short term rentals in New York State has passed both houses of the legislature (FINALLY). The bill requires the State to create a registry and…

It has been an incredibly busy 2024 for the NYSTIA Tourism Champions Program. Our unprecedented schedule of domestic and Canadian show participation would not have been possible without the support of the Champions community! Travel shows attended so far in 2024: Pittsburgh Travel Showcase…

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced two virtual public meetings for Visitor Use Management (VUM) projects in the Catskill and Adirondack Parks this month. The meetings are the second round of opportunities for public and…

A message from Tammee Poinan Grimes, Board Chair - CNYMBA I am writing to you today to share my enthusiasm regarding the renewed growth and momentum being experienced by the Canal NY Marketing and Business Alliance (CNYBMA) and its members as the 2024 canal season gets underway. Last year tourism…

Oh, the places they have been. The stories they could tell. And soon, these storied boats of yesteryear will be docking in Skaneateles. The Antique and Classic Boat Show, now in its 46th year, returns to Clift Park July 26-28. Hours are 3 p.m. to dusk Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2…

Skaneateles’ Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales return July 11-13 along Genesee, Jordan and Fennell streets. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.  “Curbstone is one of Skaneateles’ iconic traditions, where everyone has the best…

The American Cup is an invitation-only travel industry event that brings senior level decision-makers from selected travel sellers, airline, and media agencies around the world together with representatives from the Long Island, greater New York and industry supplier companies from throughout the…

As the Director of Community Engagement at Forest Lawn, Amizetta Haj focuses on the cultivation of tours and programs centered around the cemetery’s history and the legacy of its nearly 170,000 permanent residents. As one of the first deliberately designed and professionally landscaped rural…

COOPERSTOWN, NY (JUNE 4, 2024) - June is Pride Month in the state of New York, a celebration of LGBTQ+ self-identity, inclusivity, and equality. To celebrate, local businesses and community members have partnered with the Otsego Pride Alliance to present the first annual Cooperstown Pride Block…

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the launch of the 2024 ‘Love Our New York Lands’ photo contest. The online contest will feature five monthly themes through mid-October, with the winning…

A note from Bob Provost:  Many of our members had already heard about the efforts to create a National Marine Sanctuary (New York's first) along New York's Lake Ontario coastline at the 2023 New York State Tourism Conference in Oswego. We are delighted to share that last week the National Oceanic…

LAKE GEORGE REGION — Get ready for the return of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB's bi-annual Restaurant Week celebration, happening from Sunday, June 9 through Saturday, June 15. This event features specially crafted three-course menus for $35 at participating…

We want to again say thank you to the presenters and members who joined us each week for our inaugural Wednesday Lunch & Learn webinar series! From AI to social media, earned media to advocacy, a wide range of topics were covered for during these weekly lunchtime breaks.  Below you'll find the…

Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New York residents and visitors to start summer early by visiting a State Park, beach or Historic Site this Memorial Day weekend. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is celebrating the New York State Parks…

WATERFORD - As the NYS Canal System opens for the season, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to three images that capture the canals’ beauty, vibrancy,…

Stacey Toussaint is the Managing Director and founder of Inside Out Tours. Inside Out Tours are proud to be a certified women and minority-owned business, with accolades including features in BBC, ABC News, NBC, The New York Times, and TripAdvisors' Hall of Fame in 2023. For over a decade, they have…

Michael Fiorentino is the President and owner of Rev Up Consulting. At Rev Up Consulting, they provide sales solutions for destinations, free standing event facilities, hotels and colleges/universities. As well, they build new business opportunities as an over-lay organization driving sponsor and…

During last week's Lunch and Learn webinar Scott Swagler from Merani Hotel Group Properties and Chad Hendricks from Experienced Associates presented their topic Generating ROI with International Students/Workers.  Some insights from the webinar: Scott Swagler Case Study J-1 Employer…