Register for the Great Outdoors Summit | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Embassy Suites Syracuse - Destiny Mall | |
The Great Outdoors Summit seeks to connect New York State's canals, lakes, rivers, trails and parks with communities, residents and the visitor economy by bringing stakeholders together for a full day of learning and collaboration.
Programming includes insights from state agencies, destinations, attractions and associations, with facilitated ideation sessions to explore new ways to promote New York as a great outdoors destination. Learn More & Register
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Orientation & Overview, Survey Results
with James Sauter, Rove
| Get a first look at the new AI Academy webinar series and the topics we'll cover, plus hear the results of the AI Assessment Survey designed by the team at Rove. Register Now | |
⚖️ Advocacy Matters to You |
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Advocacy Through Industry Storytelling Session
October 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
| NYSTIA Advocacy Committee co-chairs, Josiah Brown, The New York Sherpa and President of Famous Destination Marketing, and Amanda Dana, Director of Tourism for Orange County, NY, invite you to the final quarterly Open Floor Advocacy Session of 2026. Hear how colleagues are protecting budgets, share what you’re facing, and talk openly about what’s working, and what’s not! Register Now | | | 2026 Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced | |
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Erie Canalway Photo Contest! With categories ranging from Past Meets Present to Scenic Beauty, check out this year's stunning snaps. View Winners
You can also enjoy them throughout 2027 in the upcoming 2027 Erie Canalway Calendar, available starting December 1.
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1st Place, A Vibrant Connector,
America Turns 250, Spencerport,
Claire Talbot, Hilton, NY
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Rochester | ESPA | October 7
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| | | | State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - October 2026 | |
Webinar | Future Partners | October 14
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Albany | IAVM | October 14
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| | ROVA: The Magazine For Epic Road Trips | ROVA December/January NYS Co-Op Section: Annual State Parks & Historic Sites Destinations | ROVA is the travel lifestyle magazine focused on road vacations, outdoor adventure and heritage tourism. This issue offers the special participation bonus: 1) in magazine content for your destination (only issue offering this), 2) custom ROVA eBlast for Best of NYS Parks and Historic Sites Road Trip in addition to the 3) ad banner on ROVAMag.com for 8 weeks. Please call or email madelyn.roberts1@gmail.com - ad material due 10/16 | | | Wheresight Digital Marketing Assessment | |
Wheresight collaborates with tourism organizations to deliver customized solutions that enhance digital maturity. Our comprehensive packages offer actionable insights, bolster digital transformation, and improve performance across key areas like marketing, sales, and operations. These solutions are meticulously crafted to address your destination partners specific needs and align with your strategic goals.
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WHAT WE DO:
We assist our members in advancing responsible, sustainable economic growth, local job creation, small business success and increased vitality in our destination communities by realizing the potential of New York State's tourism industry.
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