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 1, 2024

Governor Hochul Marks Major Construction Milestone in Historic Transformation of JFK International Airport

Video of the Ceremony Available on YouTube Governor Kathy Hochul, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and JFK Millennium Partners, the consortium building a new Terminal 6, today celebrated a key milestone in the transformation of John F. Kennedy International Airport, where members of…

posted: September 20, 2024

New York State Parks Unveil New Interactive Video Displays Interpreting New York's Revolutionary History

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced that the first of 20 planned interactive video displays highlighting New York’s rich history in the American Revolution is installed at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley. The video kiosks…

posted: September 16, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces $21 Million is Now Available to Install Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Along Major Travel Corridors Across New York State

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $21 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State. Funded by a federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant, the State’s new competitive Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast…

posted: September 6, 2024

Governor Hochul Celebrates the Historic Designation of New York’s First National Marine Sanctuary at Lake Ontario

Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) historic designation of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. The Lake Ontario Sanctuary will become only the 16th site in the National Marine Sanctuary System and the first to be designated…

posted: September 4, 2024

Schoharie County: An Unexpected 2023 Tourism Hotspot Saving Residents $997 a Year!

SCHOHARIE COUNTY, September 2024 – While some might think of Schoharie County as a quaint, quiet neighbor lacking the big 'hook' of nearby regions, recent data suggests otherwise. The latest tourism impact report commissioned by I Love New York reveals a surprising hero in the local Schoharie…

posted: August 28, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Record-Breaking Tourism Numbers

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York welcomed a record-setting 306.3 million visitors in 2023, while also setting new historic highs for direct visitor spending and total economic impact associated with the state's tourism industry. Visitors to New York State contributed to a…

posted: August 7, 2024

ICYMI: $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs

Video of Secretary Mosley Announcing New Funding is Available Here; Photo Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $200 million in funding is now available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs — $100 million each for Round 8 of…

posted: July 3, 2024

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Increase Access to State Parks and Support Tourism

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to increase access to State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites, and to support the tourism industry in New York. S.5423/A.4853 will increase access to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sites by…

posted: July 2, 2024

2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Recipients Announced

TROY, NY – The recipients of the 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards were revealed on Tuesday, July 2 by the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The outstanding work of New York State's destination marketing organizations, attractions, and other tourism-related…

posted: June 18, 2024

New York State Legislature Passes Short Term Rental Legislation

NYSHTA-led industry coalition sees Short-Term Rental Bill Pass! After a tremendous effort this session led by Mark Dorr at NYSHTA, the bill to regulate short term rentals in New York State has passed both houses of the legislature (FINALLY). The bill requires the State to create a registry and…

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