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: June 30, 2023

Governor Hochul Celebrates the Completion of the Strong National Museum of Play's $75 Million Expansion Project in Downtown Rochester

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $75 million expansion project at The Strong National Museum of Play in the heart of downtown Rochester. More than a city-block long, The Strong features hands-on, dynamic, interactive exhibit spaces. The final piece of the project — a…

posted: June 29, 2023

Oneida County Tourism Announces Sarah Foster Calero as New President

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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