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: 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…

posted: November 14, 2023

Key Takeaways from Future Partners: November 8 Update on the State of the American Traveler

The following provides the key takeaways from the November 8th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners. The presentation covered their research findings on Travel Sentiment, 2024 Total Eclipse, Marketing Travel & AI, Shopping & Travel. The most significant findings…

posted: November 14, 2023

Donald G. Bennett, Jr. Inducted into the CONY Hall of Fame

Pittsford, New York – November 9, 2023 – Donald G. Bennett, Jr. practically grew up in the outdoor hospitality industry, and his years of dedication to that industry was honored on November 4th as Campground Owners of New York (CONY) inducted him as the 18th member of its Hall of Fame. The…

posted: November 3, 2023

Take the 2023 NYSTIA DEAI Survey

Hello Fellow NYS Tourism Industry Member: As we continue our work in the NYSTIA Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) initiative, we ask you to participate in our new, brief survey. This survey delves into DEAI in our workplace, visitation, and marketing. Our goal is to assess our…

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: October 27, 2023

Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association’s President and CEO, Roberta Byron-Lockwood, Named Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year

LIBERTY, NY – Roberta Byron-Lockwood, President and CEO of the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, is the recipient of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association’s (NYSHTA) Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year award. Part of NYSHTA’s annual Stars of the Industry program,…

posted: October 16, 2023

Otsego County Residents Dodge $1,667 Additional Tax Bill Thanks to Thriving Tourism Industry

October 2023 – In the picturesque landscapes of Otsego County, a financial savior quietly looms, often adorned with a camera and a sense of adventure - the tourist. A recent, eye-opening tourism impact report unveils a staggering reality: without the robust $352 million injected into the county by…

posted: September 29, 2023

Governor Hochul Announces $165 Million in Available Funds for Environmentally Sustainable Transportation Projects Across New York State

Funding Supports Goals of New York’s Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and Emphasizes Activities that Address the Mobility Needs and Abilities of All Users Assists Municipalities in Meeting the Requirements of the Clean Air Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act…

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