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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – BROOKLYN, NY May 6, 2019 ESCAPEMAKER TO HOST ALL-WOMEN LED, FIRST EVER VIRTUAL AGRITOURISM CONFERENCEFourteen women industry experts join forces to create an evergreen educational resource for innkeepers, farmers, winemakers, craft beverage producers and…

NEW YORK – May 2, 2019 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of construction and dedication of the new $29 million Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum at Canalside on the Buffalo waterfront. The 43,000 square foot…

Discover all you can do along New York's CanalsWATERFORD, NY- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor today announced the launch of the Canalway Challenge, a new initiative that invites people to trace history while tracking miles walking, running, cycling or paddling on the New York State…

New York State Tourism is a thriving businesses. Follow the link to learn more about exactly how amazing NYS Tourism is and the impact on the state.

(ROCHESTER, NY, February 2019 - Matthew Mitchell was recently named President of Corporate Communications, Inc., a digital marketing agency in Rochester, NY. This comes after former President and founder of the company, Terry Palis announced his retirement from the agency. Mitchell began his tenure…

(January 14, 2019 — Syracuse, NY) Each January, agricultural and food industry leaders gather in Syracuse at the NYS Agricultural Society Annual Meeting & Forum to discuss pressing issues and recognize peers for outstanding achievement. The historic event, now in its 187th…

Frommer's, the world's most trusted name in travel guidebooks for more than six decades, is proud to reveal its eagerly anticipated list of the best places to visit in the coming year.Determined by a team of award-winning editors and writers around the globe, the 2019 Frommer's honor roll celebrates…

Highlights New York's Progressive History of Promoting Social and Equal RightsOpening Features Unveiling of Commemorative Statue of Harriet TubmanComplements "CNY Rising" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the EconomyNEW YORK – November 13,…

The Annual Meeting held Thursday, October 18 in Lake George included a vote for a slate of five new members to the NYSTIA board. The addition of these five board members increases the board from seventeen to twenty-one. We also said good bye to Meg Vanek who will be retiring in December.NYSTIA is…

1000 Islands, NY – The 1000 Islands International Tourism Council Board of Directors has selected Corey Fram to succeed longtime Director of Tourism Gary DeYoung.Fram is no stranger to the 1000 Islands and New York's tourism industry; he has overseen a majority of the DMO's tourism…

In anticipation of its 4th Annual Travel Unity Summit, Travel Unity, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing diversity in the travel space, is pleased to announce the speaker lineup for its 2018 Travel Unity Summit.With a focus on “Economic Development Through Diversity,"…

The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) is proud to recognize leaders in New York State's tourism industry in announcing the recipients of the 5th Annual NYSTIA Tourism Excellence Awards. The winning individuals or organizations were selected based on demonstrated commitment,…

Recognized as best public relations campaign from U.S. Travel Association.

Meg Vanek's career includes 40 years in hospitality and tourism.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY– Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, recently released their report “The Economic Impact of Tourism in New York" which showed 2017 tourism spending in Dutchess County increased 5.9% over 2016 to more than $601.5 million. This is the…

“BestFest NYS - A New York Showcase” is a new event that will take place Oct 12-13, 2018 at the new Expo Center at the NYS Fairgrounds.

Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit images. Deadline August 31, 2018.

Figures represent a more than four percent increase over 2016.

Expansion part of a transformative, $108 million project that will add a new hotel and mixed-use development on site of former Inner Loop. The investment complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - the region's comprehensive strategy to revitalize communities and grow the economy.

NYSTIA seeks proposals from destinations and facilities for the "I Love New York" Empire State Tourism Conference 2019, 2020, 2021.