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: June 18, 2024

Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance: Update for Our NYSTIA Colleagues

A message from Tammee Poinan Grimes, Board Chair - CNYMBA I am writing to you today to share my enthusiasm regarding the renewed growth and momentum being experienced by the Canal NY Marketing and Business Alliance (CNYBMA) and its members as the 2024 canal season gets underway. Last year tourism…

posted: May 28, 2024

Spring 2024 Wednesday Webinar Series Wrap-Up

We want to again say thank you to the presenters and members who joined us each week for our inaugural Wednesday Webinar series! From AI to social media, earned media to advocacy, a wide range of topics were covered for during these weekly lunchtime breaks. Below you'll find the links to the…

posted: May 17, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Historic $50 Million Investment in the New York State Canals System

Funding Will Support Critical Infrastructure Projects Along Navigable Waterway and at Legacy Water Impounding Structures All Canal Locks and Lift Bridges Operating Today through October 16th Video of First Vessels Entering Erie Canal at Waterford Here Photos of First Vessels Entering Erie…

posted: January 8, 2024

Apply Now for 2024 NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grants

The New York State Canal Corporation and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism and recreation along the New York State Canal System including canal waterways and Canalway Trail. The 2024 program will support tourism infrastructure and…

posted: December 12, 2023

On the Canals 2024 Recreational Adventures Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

The New York State Canal Corporation (NYSCC) announces this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify qualified providers to develop & operate, and/or support, a variety of recreational adventures, available to people of all abilities, in a New York State Canal System location, potentially…

posted: November 21, 2023

Canal NY Annual Meeting Recap

Last Friday, November 17, Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance held its Annual Meeting at FLX Live in Geneva, NY. In addition to the election of officers and board members for 2024, a briefing on seasonal canal maintenance and upcoming projects were provided by Joell Murney-Karston from the NYS…

posted: November 3, 2023

RFP for World Canal Conference 2025 Marketing, Promotion, and Public Relations Consultant

The Hosts of the 2025 World Canals Conference are seeking creative proposals from a full-service marketing and public relations consultant to assist with promotion and attendance building for the World Canals Conference to be held September 21-25, 2025 in Buffalo and the Western New York region.…

posted: June 9, 2023

Erie Canal Learning Hub Launched

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of a new educational initiative, the Erie Canal Learning Hub. The Hub provides free curriculum resources, field trips, virtual 3D tours, and other online tools for teachers and…

posted: January 9, 2023

NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events Grant Application Now Open

Information session scheduled for January 26. Deadline to apply is February 24 WATERFORD, NY - The New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor are offering competitive grant funding to support tourism and…

posted: November 10, 2022

New York State Canal Corporation Seeks Partners for 2023 "On The Canals" Excursions

Opportunities Available for Local Providers & Businesses Interested in Developing and Operating Recreational Activities and Excursions Across the New York State Canal System The New York State Canal Corporation today announced a request for qualifications (RFQ) seeking providers to join the fourth…

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