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May 9, 2023

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2023 Tourism Excellence Awards

Nominations Close this Friday, May 12!

It’s hard to believe it’s time for another round of nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards, but we are back and looking for your help! As Co-Chair of the Awards Committee, I can’t stress how important and meaningful these awards are to our industry and state.

 

I believe it’s so important to nominate fellow colleagues, DMOs, and attractions for a couple of reasons: First, it’s vital that we continue to support each other, and when we nominate someone, it’s a way to show how proud we are of each other. I think we can all admit it feels great to be recognized by people we respect! Second, these awards are a way for us to learn what others across the state are doing. I say this each year, but I truly believe these awards are so inspiring and can assist in sparking ideas for others. 

 

As someone who’s been nominated and won Tourism Excellence Awards, I can genuinely say how meaningful it was to be recognized by our industry, especially in a state who has such high standards and so much to offer. It was also a wonderful feeling to have friends and colleagues ask me about our projects because they would like to try something similar in their destination.

 

We live and work in the best state, and we want to be sure to show off everything that’s great about New York. These awards are the perfect way to do this, which is why I’m asking you to take just a little bit of time to nominate someone/somewhere you feel is deserving. Just simply fill out the easy-to-use form and help us highlight our many deserving companies and people in our state! Nominate now | Awards FAQ

Sarah Calero

Tourism Excellence Awards Committee Co-Chair

Oneida County Tourism

Nominate Now!

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In This Newsletter:

2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards

  • Note from Committee Co-Chair Sarah Calero

Happy National Travel & Tourism Week!

  • Tourism in NYS

International Travel Show 2023 - the HUB That Connects the World:

  • New Promo Video & Upcoming Show

Member News:

  • NYSTIA Partner Feature: Paul Fusco at Travel Guide Group
  • Cayuga County Moves Travel Forward This NTTW
  • Advocacy Action Alert from Parks & Trails NY Executive Director Paul Steely White
  • New Webinar: EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism & Local Economic Development
  • Grant Awards to Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure, Amenities, Events

Webinars & Events:

  • Destinations International: Town Hall
  • EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism & Local Econ. Dev.

Co-Ops:

  • Adara: The Ultimate Destination Marketing Solution
  • ROVA: The Magazine for Epic Road Trips

🎉 Happy National Travel & Tourism Week!


During #nttw23, we’re making clear the profound impact travel has on New York State. Tourism has grown to be New York's third largest private sector industry, supporting 959,900 jobs in 2019, and generating billions in direct sales, economic impact, and New York state and local tax revenues. Tourism growth drives job creation, small business success, community revitalization, and an increase in local and state tax revenues, all resulting in an improved standard of living, quality of life, and pride of place for New York State communities and residents.


Travel is essential and by moving #TravelForward, we’re moving New York State’s local economy forward! Learn More About Tourism in NYS

International Travel Show - The HUB That Connects the World


The International Travel Show 2023 (ITS2023), will be held again at the Javits Center in New York City for Thursday, October 26 – Saturday, October 28, 2023. Serving the broadest spectrum of Travel Advisors, Travel Media and frequent Consumer Travelers, this year’s show incorporates Meetings & Event Planners for a first-of-its-kind industry showcase of B2B & B2C events to meet interests of travel buyers and sellers!


Check out the sizzle reel, and learn more about new tools for exhibitors in store for 2023.

Member News

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NYSTIA Partner Feature: Paul Fusco at Travel Guide Group

Paul Fusco is CEO & Founder of The Travel Guide Group, where he leads the team and pursues continued growth of the TravelGuidesFree.com platform, with new options that continue to optimize the experience for active travelers and provide value for destinations.



Meet Paul

Cayuga County Office of Tourism Moves Travel Forward This National Travel & Tourism Week

 National Travel and Tourism Week, (NTTW) the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, will spotlight the essential role that travel will play in driving economic growth and innovation through the theme #TravelForward.


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Advocacy Action Alert from Parks & Trails New York Executive Director Paul Steely White

"New York State's 2023-2024 budget was released on May 2nd and while the budget includes critical funding for New York's public lands experiencing continued record-breaking visitation since the pandemic, an important opportunity for our leadership to maintain capital investment at $250 million for our state parks, historic sites, and public lands has been missed..."


Read Paul's Full Note

New Webinar: EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism & Local Economic Development

Are there funding opportunities to offset costs for EV charging infrastructure? What EV trends and policies are impacting NY travel and hospitality? Livingston Energy Group partners with NYSTIA and the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSHTA) to bring you an educational webinar to empower you on your EV infrastructure journey.   


Learn More

Grant Awards to Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure, Amenities, Events

The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation are pleased to announce that 42 not-for-profit organizations and municipalities will receive NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants totaling $190,000 in 2023. The grants will support seven tourism infrastructure and amenity improvements and 35 events along canal waterways...


Learn More

Upcoming Events

All Events

National Travel & Tourism Week

May 7-13, 2023

National Event | U.S. Travel | Learn more

EV Charging Infrastructure & How to Drive Travel, Tourism & Local Economic Development

May 16, 2023 from 9;30 AM - 10:15 AM

Webinar | Livingston Energy Group | Learn more

Featured Co-Ops:

All Co-Ops

Adara: The Ultimate Destination Marketing Solution

With the power of our data sources, Adara helps partners acquire new high-value visitors/customers and activate repeat visitors/customers through managed media campaigns, all while showing ROI through observed hotel booking revenue or in-market credit card expenditures captured from exposed users to your campaign. 


Learn more & Sign Up!

ROVA: The Magazine for Epic Road Trips

Be a part of the upcoming August/September 'I Love NY - branded' Brewery & Fishing section - Closing date is June 16!


All participants receive multimedia exposure on www.rovamag.com and those with a ¼ page or larger can submit a blog to match any of the section themes!


Learn more & Sign Up!

Job Postings

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New job postings have been added to our careers page. Submit your organization's open jobs.

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

Advancing economic growth, community revitalization, small business success, job creation, quality of life and pride of place by realizing the potential of New York State's tourism industry and facilitating the success of NYSTIA members.

For more information about NYSTIA membership, events, advocacy, Co-Ops, and other services visit: www.nystia.org


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