Resources & Insights

Browse our Resource Library for the latest industry insights, expert tips, policy updates, best practices and more affecting New York State's tourism industry.

posted: March 20, 2023

Two New Award Categories Added to 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards

Start preparing your DEAI and sustainability nominations! The NYSTIA DEAI Committee, led by Nicole Mahoney at Break the Ice Media, and Sustainability Task Force led by Kate Kruk at Livingston Energy Group, have provided two new award categories for the 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence…

posted: March 6, 2023

What is Sustainable Tourism?

Sustainable tourism is becoming a prominent topic when discussing the future of the industry. To effectively embody sustainable tourism, we need to fully understand its scope. First off, what is Sustainable Tourism? Sustainable Tourism is defined by the UN Environment Program and UN World Tourism…

posted: January 23, 2023

Lake Placid 2023 World University Games: Setting a Sustainability Standard in the Adirondacks

As the World University Games come to a close in the Adirondacks, NYSTIA's Brooke Wilson shares a few key takeaways from the event. The exemplary sustainability standards set by the 2023 Lake Placid FISU World University Games undoubtedly place New York State as a beacon for sustainable event…

posted: January 13, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces Start of Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games

Second-Largest Global Winter Sporting Event Continues Through January 22; Tickets Are Available Here Follows More Than $550 Million in State Investment to Renovate Sports Facilities, Improve Roads and Bridges, Upgrade Sports Infrastructure in Preparation for the Games Games Will Include Several…

posted: December 23, 2022

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Conserve 30% of Land and Water by 2030

Legislation (S.6191A/A.5390B) Sets Conservation Goal to Promote Biodiversity and Preserve Land and Water Supports National Goal of "America the Beautiful" Initiative Set by President Biden Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (A.5390B/S.6191A) that sets the goal to support and…

posted: December 14, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces $23 Million in Funding and Awards for Transportation Electrification Initiatives

$8 Million Available to Install Fast Chargers in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, Including Underserved Communities $7 Million in Awards Announced to ChargePoint and EVGateway to Improve Access in Upstate New York $8 Million Available for New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program to Support…

posted: November 29, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces Record Level of Clean Energy Jobs Reached in New York State

2022 Clean Energy Industry Report Shows Green Jobs Are Helping Lead New York's COVID-19 Economic Recovery New York Continues Building Clean Energy Talent Pipeline to Support Green Economy and State's Critical Climate Goals Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the number of…

posted: November 9, 2022

We Passed Prop 1!

From the Vote Yes for Clean Water and Jobs Newsletter: Thank you, New York!Yesterday, New Yorkers across the state overwhelmingly voted to pass Prop 1, delivering a monumental victory for clean water, healthy air, and good jobs for generations to come.We could not have done it without the help of…

posted: November 8, 2022

Vote YES for Prop 1, The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act

As mentioned by our friends at Parks & Trails New York, be sure to flip over your ballot today to vote Yes on Prop 1, which will approve the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. The Bond Act will protect clean drinking water, modernize critical…

posted: October 31, 2022

Sustainability Guidelines for Shops, Eateries, Experiences & Accommodations: November Sustainability Tip from ecomadic

ecomadic is a curated marketplace for local & sustainable travel featuring accommodations, experiences, shops, and eateries that have sustainable missions in place. In order to assist tourism-related businesses on their sustainability journey, they created Digital Backpacks that are aimed to act as…

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