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111 Bassmaster Elite Series pros will be heading to Union Springs on Cayuga Lake, one of New York’s famous Finger Lakes, June 23-26, 2016 for the Bassmaster Elite series to compete for a $100,000 grand prize.

On Saturday, May 14, NYSTIA represented many New York State tourism destinations at the Daytrips and Destinations Travel Show in Southington, Connecticut. Our very own Jill Delaney, NYSTIA President and CEO, spent a few minutes that morning discussing some of New York's fantastic summer activities…

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo shared highlights from the 2016-17 state budget agreement. Here is an overview of some aspects that impact our industry.

NYSTIA is requesting donations from New York State tourism accommodation, attraction & entertainment suppliers to be used to raise dollars for the 2016 Destinations of New York State Travel, Tourism, Hospitality & Culinary College Scholarship Fund. Please send all contributions no later than Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

On Tuesday, March 1, tourism industry professionals from across New York State gathered in Albany for Tourism Action Day. As a job creator, tourism continues to be a strong economic driver and supports the state's economic well-being. Issues addressed include: Illegal Hotel Legislation, Impacts of the $15 minimum wage on business, the Matching Grants Program, the Museum Education Act, and more. Click here to download the Tourism Action Day Issues Booklet.

The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) announced today that it will host the 2016 Empire State Tourism Conference, along with I Love NY, this coming May 2-4 at the 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton.

The New York State Tourism Industry Association announces a call for proposals for its 2016 Empire State Tourism Conference (ESTC), which will take place from May 2-4 at The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY. NYSTIA welcomes quality panel and workshop proposals on any topic related to tourism.

The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) will be hosting the 2016 Empire State Tourism Conference at the Thousand Islands Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY, May 2-4, 2016. NYSTIA is seeking to work with member businesses in the creation, production and distribution of materials needed to create and present a vibrant conference. Please bid on all or some of the parts described in this request.

Snowmobile weather will soon be here and the 2015-2016 Snowmobile Trail Map for Central New York and the Southern Tier is available at the Cayuga County Office of Tourism to guide snowmobilers throughout the region.

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today hosted the third New York State Tourism Summit in Albany, where local and international tourism leaders met with State officials to explore new industry opportunities.

The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) has recognized leaders in New York State's tourism industry who have achieved a high level of excellence and accomplishment at the 2015 Tourism Excellence Awards. The winning individuals or organizations are selected on the basis of…

NYSTIA re-launches the Tourism Excellence Awards at their 2nd Annual Meeting, to be held Thursday, October 22, 2015, at The Otesaga in Cooperstown, NY. Application forms can be downloaded below to nominate an individual or program for one of the following categories: Excellence in Tourism Marketing…

Please join us on Thursday, October 22, 2015 for NYSTIA's 2nd Annual Meeting, as well as the Tourism Excellence Awards*. The meeting, which will be held at The Otesaga in Cooperstown, NY, at 1:00 p.m., is open to all NYSTIA members. 

2016 NYSTIA / CONY Travel & RV Shows Marketing Program The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) and Campground Owners of New York (CONY) are parterning for a 3rd year to welcome each other's members into their respective shows programs. Enroll in shows attended by NYSTIA, and…

Effective immediately, the Digital Program offered to NYSTIA members by Adworkshop will be Native Advertising. Native advertising refers to an advertising message designed to mimic the form and function of its environment. The most obvious example is Facebook newsfeed ads. These ads look like your…

Niagara Tourism & Convention Corporation (NTCC) will launch "EXP Niagara" tomorrow, providing the first official destination education and visitor services training program in Niagara USA.