Knowledge Base
posted: June 29, 2023
Oneida County Tourism Announces Sarah Foster Calero as New President
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Knowledge Base
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…
Knowledge Base
posted: June 9, 2023
National Comedy Center Becomes Home to Joan Rivers’ Career Archive Including Legendary Joke File
JAMESTOWN, N.Y., June 8, 2023 – On the 90th birthday of the late comedy icon Joan Rivers, her daughter Melissa Rivers announced that the National Comedy Center, the United States’ official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, will become the home of Joan Rivers’ career…
Sustainability
posted: June 6, 2023
Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism
Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts. The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…
Sustainability
posted: June 6, 2023
Destinations International Newsbrief - Sustainable Tourism
Destinations International shared an article in their newsletter from The Next Web, titled 3 Ways Tourism Businesses Can Use Tech to Reduce Their Carbon Emissions. NYSTIA summarized this article to help in your sustainability efforts. The UNWTO define sustainable tourism as: Tourism that takes…
Knowledge Base
posted: May 25, 2023
New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide
The Office of State History and Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) Announce the Release of the New York State 250th Commemoration Field Guide 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document of the revolution that occurred…
Grants
posted: May 24, 2023
New York Department of State Announces Availability of Over $26 Million in Grant Funding to Further New York's Community Revitalization, Environmental, Stewardship & Government Efficiency Efforts
Smart Growth, Waterfront Revitalization, Brownfield Redevelopment & Resiliency Planning Funds Available to Spark Community Growth and Development Local Government Efficiency Funds Available to Develop and Implement New Opportunities for Financial Savings and Operational Efficiencies The New…
Sustainability
posted: May 22, 2023
WEBINAR RECAP: EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism, and Local Economic Development
Kate Kruk* and the team at Livingston Energy partnered with NYSTIA and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) to provide compelling information and insights on EV infrastructure, logistics and incentives for the hospitality and tourism industry. The webinar was well attended…
DEAI
posted: May 16, 2023
DEAI Case Study: How Embracing Harriet Tubman's Legacy Boosts & Supports Diversity in Cayuga County
The COVID-19 pause and pivot offered an unexpected opportunity to delve into the authenticity of Harriet Tubman’s legacy in the Finger Lakes Region. When the Cayuga County Tourism office identified that Harriet Tubman, as an internationally recognized symbol of freedom, could be a significant…
Sustainability
posted: May 12, 2023
DEC Announces Release of First Sustainability Plan
Plan Sets 25 Ambitious Goals to Help Ensure DEC is Leading by Example Upcoming Decarbonization Projects at DEC Facilities Statewide Demonstrate Versatility of Heat Pump Technology New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the release of…