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: October 9, 2024

Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Support New York's Hospitality Industry

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package designed to help small businesses open quickly and stay open longer with reduced costs and less paperwork requirements. Legislation S.8203/A.8427-A extends temporary permits to more New York City businesses. Legislation S.9685/A.7116 doubles the…

posted: April 23, 2024

The New Yorker Hotel - NYSTIA's NYC Headquarters Hotel

NYSTIA Members Enjoy Preferred Rate, Fee Waiver At Iconic Hotel The New Yorker Hotel, host of the 2022 NYSTIA Annual Meeting, is now NYSTIA's headquarters hotel in Manhattan! Room Rates: NYSTIA members now enjoy a dynamic negotiated rate of 25% off BAR (Best Advertised Rate) - and facility fees…

posted: November 14, 2023

Hospitality and Tourism Member Program Information

Finger Lakes Community College is a place where opportunity awaits. It is a vibrant community that prepares students for lives and careers that are successful and fulfilling. At FLCC, you'll receive an affordable education that has so much to offer. You'll have opportunities to be involved in…

posted: July 11, 2023

Workforce Development Resources from 2023 NYS Tourism Conference

The workforce development panel was the highest-rated program at the 2023 NYS Tourism Conference in Oswego NY, featuring presentations on seasonal hiring, recruitment, training, and employee retention. Panel presenter and chair of the NYSTIA Workforce Development Committee Jennifer Ackerson of Alon…

posted: May 1, 2023

Tourism: Your Career Destination!

Whether you're thinking about working in tourism or have been for decades, this industry provides some of the most exciting, meaningful, and boundless career paths to venture into. Hear from NYSTIA members and NYS tourism & hospitality professionals on why they love working in tourism. We can't…

posted: March 2, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces New Efforts to Support the Hospitality/Tourism Industry With a More Efficient State Liquor Authority

Governor Highlights Importance of Permanent To-Go Drinks and Other Budget Proposals to Modernize State Liquor Regulations, Support Small Businesses, and Bring Back Hospitality Industry...

posted: November 19, 2021

Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Number of Stays at New York State Campgrounds in 2021

2021 State Parks Campground Overnight Stays Up 15 Percent from Previous 2019 Record 2021 DEC Campground Overnight Stays Up More Than 10 Percent from Previous 2016 Record Campsites, Cabins, Cottages, Yurts Occupied Nearly 1.2 Million Night - Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that overnight…