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  To my NYSTIA Friends & Colleagues from Canal New York: Re: Stopping the proposed 2021 Canal Revitalization Act - Thanks to all of you who have already contacted your state legislators as well as your local government officials about stopping the forward movement of this legislation in…

- The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine adds to our supply in New York and we will begin using this third vaccine tonight at Yankee Stadium. We are expanding our vaccine distribution by opening three new short-term mass vaccination sites upstate. The sites will be located at Marist College in…

- New Yorkers have done a tremendous job working to stop the spread of COVID, and we are gradually able to expand reopening while protecting the public health. Beginning April 2, event, arts and entertainment venues can reopen at 33 percent capacity, up to 100 people indoors and up to 200 people…

- Tuesday, March 9 at 11 AM ET - Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Survey Findings - Week 52To help industry leaders navigate their response strategy and communicate to their stakeholders and communities, Destination Analysts is fielding a weekly survey of 1,200+ American leisure and business travelers,…

- March 9, 2021 at 3:30 PM - Travel and Tourism: Marketing Framework for the Ultimate Comebackpresented byIt's 2021 and time to assess, regroup, and move forward from the losses of the past year. Where to start?Mower, a leader in travel and tourism marketing, has developed a roadmap, based on…

Submitting A Nomination Is An Opportunity... - to share best practice with your peers - recognize extraordinary efforts in the pandemic year With so much going on, we all need something uplifting to look forward to, and the Annual NYSTIA Excellence in Tourism Awards is just that thing. It's time to…

- Now that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been authorized for emergency use by the FDA and recommended by the NYS Clinical Advisory Task Force, we are one step closer to eradicating COVID from every corner of our state. I'm confident that we will all continue to see increases to our weekly…

- One year ago today, New York confirmed our first case of the novel coronavirus, and the uncharted pandemic of COVID-19 began for New Yorkers. We've faced great pain and loss over the last 365 days, but there's reason to be hopeful for the future. Today, the New York State Clinical Advisory Task…

- Please take the time to recognize our colleagues whose efforts have gone above and beyond, making a difference in our tourism industry.2020 was surely a year to remember! I have come to respect and discovered what an utterly amazing group of people that I am honored to be a part of this industry.…

- In the past 24 hours, New York vaccine distribution sites administered over 175,000 doses of the COVID vaccine. To date, over 4 million total shots have been administered. Defeating COVID is front and center in New York and our progress against the virus is thanks to New Yorkers' resilience and…

- As of today, more than 2.5 million New Yorkers have received a first vaccine dose—about 12.8 percent of the state's population. This is a promising step in our vaccination efforts. We're doing everything we can to further build our vaccination distribution network and to ensure…

- Today, New York recorded the lowest single-day positivity rate since November 21—2.85 percent. New Yorkers have shown courage and fortitude in the face of this unprecedented pandemic, and it's thanks to them that we're seeing a decline in hospitalizations and COVID positivity. We…

Dear Fellow NYSTIA Members,It has been my pleasure to serve on the NYSTIA Annual Awards Committee for four years, chairing the committee in 2018. From my personal perspective, these prestigious awards are critical to advancing tourism industry standards as they recognize tourism industry partners…

- We know the vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID, but there are three obstacles to getting every New Yorker vaccinated—supply, accessibility and hesitancy. While the supply from the federal government is increasing steadily every week, demand still far…

Kelly Fay works as a Policy Associate for Airbnb, where she has been a team member since 2015. The Public Policy Team works to connect hosts, government officials and other community stakeholders to find regulatory and community solutions. The team has been focused primarily on securing a statewide…

- Dear fellow NYSTIA Members,For those who don't know me, my name is Sarah Foster and I have been working for Oneida County Tourism for the last 10 years. In 2020, I joined the NYSTIA Board of Directors. My goal is always to become more involved in the industry, so when Bob presented the opportunity…

- From day one, we have said that our COVID recovery is not a choice between public health and the economy—it has to take into account both and work for all. Thanks to the hard work of all New Yorkers, our infection rate is now the lowest we've seen in three months, and…

- Feb 23, 2021 11:00 AM -Coronavirus Travel Sentiment Survey Findings - Week 50& Discussion To help industry leaders navigate their response strategy and communicate to their stakeholders and communities, Destination Analysts is fielding a weekly survey of 1,200+ American leisure and business…

- Thursday, February 25, 3pm ET -Destination Analysts and Miles Partnership teamed up in 2020 to work on two of the largest ever studies into the reach, impact and influence of official DMO websites and visitor guides. This webinar will summarize invaluable insights and takeaways from these two…

- Starting tomorrow, with FEMA's partnership, New York State will be opening scheduling for two new community-based vaccination sites with four more to follow in the next week. Scheduling for the first two of these sites, in Queens and Brooklyn, begins tomorrow at 8am for eligible New Yorkers in…