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Support the NewCoronavirus Relief Bill!Take just two minutes to sendan action alert to your senatorsby no later than 10 a.m. tomorrow.Dear Travel Advocate:Congress is back in session and the Senate just introduced their version of the next phase of coronavirus relief legislation, which contains many…

- Tuesday, September 15 at 3:00 PM - Road trips are a central part of the return and recovery of travel across the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by Longwoods International and Miles, this webinar will provide essential insights for planning and marketing road trip experiences to U.S.…

As schools begin to reopen and some return to in-person learning, I understand parents and teachers are anxious. To help manage the stress of uncertainty regarding COVID, we want to clearly provide New Yorkers with the facts and data needed so parents, teachers and students are informed. Therefore,…

This weekend, we celebrate the dedicated men and women throughout the state and across the country who comprise our incredible workforce. It was in New York that Labor Day was first celebrated, and we continue to fight for the respect, pride and dignity of all our workers. Over the long weekend, I…

- Wednesday, September 9 at 10:00 AM - No part of New York City's economy has been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic—or is facing a longer road to recovery—than the tourism sector. Prior to the crisis, the sector had reached new heights, employing more than…

- Thursday, Sept 17 at 2:00 PM EST -Open communication with travelers can be integral to rebuilding confidence and supporting a safe return to business travel.Tune in to a timely webinar to understand why communicating with travelers is more important now than ever. Hear from industry professionals…

- Tuesday, September 22 at 3 PM EST - In this webinar, Civitas and Miles Partnership will review and explore two alternative funding options presented in the Funding Futures research report: building reserves and short-term rental revenue. Funding Futures is a major study of the recovery and future…

Earlier this week, in response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western NY, the State set up eight rapid testing sites for residents in the region. I wanted to share some of the results with you. From the testing team's effort, a total of 6,385 tests were performed with results delivered in 15…

New York State launched an online portal where all registered voters can request an absentee ballot if you are worried about in-person voting due to COVID. There's no need to wait — you can request an absentee ballot for the November 3rd election today. (Please note that you must…

Fall is a special time in New York State. It is fast approaching, and we want to make sure families and communities can safely enjoy all the season has to offer. Today, new guidance was released on seasonal activities, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable operations, hayrides…

It's been 184 days since New York's first confirmed COVID case. Yesterday, 66,241 tests were reported with 656 positive — a 0.99% infection rate. The total hospitalizations statewide dropped to 418, the lowest number since this crisis began, and there were 109 New Yorkers in ICUs…

In response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western New York, New York State has set up eight new free rapid testing sites. Four of the sites are in Buffalo and another is in Dunkirk, where there has been a cluster of cases at a manufacturing plant. Residents of Western New York (Allegany,…

- Tuesday, September 1, at 1:00 p.m. ET. - There are many ways to engage with the Let's Go There campaign, launching on September 8. In addition to the resources available at no cost, there are several ways to support the campaign financially and receive additional customizable benefits. To help the…

As college students return to campus, schools must be prepared for all possibilities. We've seen troubling reports of students congregating on college campuses and unfortunately, we anticipate clusters at campuses here in New York, too. Today, we issued guidance that establishes a threshold: If a…

Today we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's adoption into the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. We honor the suffragists and activists who fought for equality and paved the way forward—and we stand united in the fight to break down remaining…

- Monday, September 21 @ 2:00 PM - How To Adjust Your Marketing To The Evolving Travel LandscapePresented byNYSTIA MemberJonathan KeslowTravel and Tourism Account ExecutiveEpsilon ConversantJonathan will review how data-driven marketing can create demand at every stage of interaction, inspiring your…

- Wednesday, Sept 16 at 2:00 PM - Introduction to Interactive Video TechnologyPresented by NYSTIA member Ben HatalaCo-Founder/COOClicktivated Ben will share how Clicktivated is using technology to take existing videos and turn them into fully interactive video experiences, allowing viewers to…

For the 17th straight day, the statewide infection rate is under 1 percent, and our positivity rate hit a record low with 0.66% of yesterday's COVID-19 tests returning as positive. We continue trending in the right direction but we do so only because we remain alert for any signs that can hamper…

New Yorkers are resilient and New Yorkers are tough. Yesterday, comedian Jerry Seinfeld wrote an op-ed in the New York Times arguing that despite the naysayers and the critics, New York is not "dead"—not even close. Jerry has it right. The New York energy is unique and we will be…

New York State conducted nearly 100,000 COVID tests yesterday—a record. And for two straight weeks now, our daily positive infection rate has been below 1 percent. The total number of COVID hospitalizations also reached a record low yesterday, dropping to 490. We're making good…