🗣 Annual Meeting Announcements:

Don't wait until it's too late: There are only a handful of tickets remaining for the special Roots of Rochester FAM Tour on Wednesday, September 13th, and the NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception** on Thursday, September 14th.

Roots of Rochester FAM Tour: Reserve Your Seat

Ticket: $125.00 (includes guided neighborhood & museum tours, admission to all venues, light fare, and multiple drink tickets!)

2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Ceremony & Reception**:

**Your registration to the 2023 NYSTIA Annual Meeting includes entry to the Awards ceremony and reception. If you would like to purchase extra tickets for friends and family, you must do so in advance: Book Now

Ticket: $145.00 (includes a welcome cocktail, a special Rochesterian dinner buffet, drink tickets, and private access to the Museum for the ceremony and Game Night!)

Todd Garofano, Executive Director at Discover Schenectady, will speak on the DEAI In Action: From First Steps to Results panel on Thursday, September 14th. In particular, Todd will speak on how Discover Schenectady kick-started their DEAI strategy by focusing on Diverse local businesses.

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Tim Kelleher heads Workshop, a distinguished Destination Marketing company based in the scenic settings of Lake Placid and Saratoga Springs, NY. For over 40 years, Workshop has been instrumental in crafting focused marketing strategies for destinations, ensuring they stand out in New York's diverse landscape.

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Please welcome Ash Murray, Public Relations Manager for the Cayuga County Office of Tourism to the NYSTIA Community! They oversee all communications (both internal and external) for the organization, write press releases, submit media pitches, and provide editing assistance for marketing copy and other written materials. They also work to further the office's DEI initiatives.

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The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and Hudson River Valley Greenway are excited to announce the Hudson River Valley Ramble begins on September 1st and is back with a NEW photo contest!

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Twin Travel Concepts, a tour operator in the Hudson Valley outside NY City, is proud to announce the acquisition of All American Tours, a dynamic tour operator for over 50 years.

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In a new article published today by the New York Times titled "The Glorious History of the Erie Canal," NYT reporter Katie Rossman follows Geraldo Rivera on his boat traveling the Erie Canal to Clevent - and has caught Canal Fever!

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With opportunities to participate in the NYS Marketplace or NYSTIA pavilion as an exhibitor (or bundle both for $500 savings!), you can present your NYS destination or tourism business to key international and domestic inbound travel trade buyers, and take part in this 3-day show with 2 focused trade days and 1 combined consumer and trade day.

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New York State has an award-winning state park system with 250 State Parks and historic sites representing $21.1 billion in economic activity for all types of outdoor recreation! Join the 3rd Annual December '23/January '24 'I Love NY - Branded 'Parks + Historic Sites' section - the closing date is October 13th!

Bonus Content Opportunity: Each participant can receive inclusion on a sponsored page in the park's section with a paragraph on a Park or Historic Site in your destination!

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As an Associate Consultant at Break the Ice Media you will be a primary support for client work, including developing and writing content, implementing strategies, and executing client project plans...



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The Corridor Coordinator will oversee the development of the Corridor Management Plan, develop digital assets, lead promotional stand tourism-related initiatives, as well as oversee administrative functions 

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Take the 2023 Tourism Advocacy Survey | Share your DEAI Case Study

FRP to Host a NYSTIA Event | Submit a Workshop Proposal

NYITS Exhibitor Package Available | 2023 Travel Show Schedule

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

Advancing economic responsible 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.