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: January 17, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of FY 2025 Budget

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the highlights of the FY 2025 Budget. This budget reflects Governor Hochul’s commitment to making New York more affordable, more livable and safer – while utilizing a fiscally responsible approach that keeps the State on a steady path for years to come.…

posted: January 16, 2024

Key Takeaways from Future Partners: January 10th Update on the State of the American Traveler

The following provides the key takeaways from the January 10th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners. The presentation covered their research findings on Current Sentiment, Looking Forward, Marketing Travel, and Crowdsourcing Predictions for Travel in 2024. The most…

posted: January 16, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces New York State Awarded $15 Million in Federal Funding for Electric Vehicle Charging

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to build out electric vehicle charging. The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve access to…

posted: January 9, 2024

Governor Hochul's 3rd State of the State Address: Our New York, Our Future

2024 State of the State "Our New York, Our Future" Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today delivered the 2024 State of the State Address and released her “Our New York, Our Future” agenda. The State of the State includes 204 bold initiatives to make New York more affordable, more livable and…

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 27, 2023

U.S. Travel Statement: Travel Industry Applauds Biden Administration Action to Protect, Grow International Travel to the United States

WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the U.S. Departments of State and Homeland Security extending the visa interview waiver authority for low-risk applicants, which was set to expire on December 31. The visa interview waiver…

posted: December 18, 2023

Key Takeaways from Future Partners: December 13th Update on the State of the American Traveler

The following provides the key takeaways from the December 13th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners. The presentation covered their research findings on Travel Sentiment, Looking Forward, and Travel & Saving. The most significant findings are as follows: Travel…

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 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…

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