January 21, 2025

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In This Newsletter:

Issue Feature:

- Book Your Room at the Hotel Canandaigua


NYSTIA News:

- New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation Social Media Post


Advocacy:

- U.S. Travel Announces 2025 Strategic Priorities



Member News:

- New Member Introductions: Rebecca Repp and Dan Waxman from American Road

- Miles Partnership White Paper: The Value of Print in a al Marketing World

- Canalway Challenge FEBRUARY 15 Kicks Off

- NYSTIA Higher Education Advisory Council Member Dr. Muhammet Kesgin to Co-Chair the 6th Conference on Managing Tourism Across Continents



Upcoming Events:

- NYS 250 Commemoration Virtual Summit


Featured Co-Ops:

- 2025 Expedia Group Multimedia Initiative

- ROVA: The Magazine for Epic Road Trips


Job Postings:

- Operations Manager, Madison County Tourism

📰 NYSTIA News:

Save the Date! January 30:

250th Commemoration Virtual Summit


You're invited to join us January 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM as planners, programmers and promoters reconvene for a 250 Commemoration Virtual Summit. The morning program will follow-up on the successful September 2024 gathering in Saratoga Springs with a virtual event packed with updates, progress reports, ideas and guidance.


Register now - Registration is free of charge!

New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation! Suggested Social Media Post:


Mark your calendars: Plan for Vacation Day is January 28, 2025! ✨ Did you know that planning your time off can lead to reduced stress, stronger relationships, and unforgettable experiences? Taking vacation days isn’t just a break from work — it’s a chance to explore the incredible destinations across New York State.


Start planning now and make the most of your well-deserved time off! #NewYorkPTO


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U.S. Travel Announces 2025 Strategic Priorities

  • U.S. Travel Announces 2025 Strategic Priorities. Each year, U.S. Travel establishes a set of strategic priorities to inform, guide and strengthen their association and the industry at-large. U.S. Travel's strategic priorities are a roadmap that reflects their commitment to advancing travel as a vital driver of the U.S. economy, improving the travel experience and equipping members with the tools they need to thrive.

NYSTIA is committed to bolstering your advocacy efforts with the new and improved NYSTIA Advocacy Action Center! Do you have an advocacy action that needs to be shared? Please contact us!

Member News

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New Member Introductions: Rebecca Repp and Dan Waxman from American Road

Please welcome American Road colleagues Rebecca Repp, General Manager, and Dan Waxman, account executive, to the NYSTIA Community! American Road is a glossy publication devoted to promoting and communicating the joys of traveling America’s scenic and historic back roads. AMERICAN ROAD® also produces AMERICAN ROAD TRIP TALK—a weekly half-hour radio show aired on KKNW Seattle and syndicated on Spotify, iTunes, and a dozen other podcast feeds.


Meet Rebecca | Meet Dan

Canalway Challenge FEBRUARY 15 Kicks Off

Help promote the Canalway Challenge FEBRUARY 15 event!


Get up, get out, and get active with the FEBRUARY 15 Canalway Challenge! Sign up for free at canalwaychallenge.org, then walk, run, hike, ski, snowshoe, or skate fifteen miles anywhere in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor during the month of February to earn your badge. Finishers will receive a sticker, magnet and winter hat.

Miles Partnership White Paper: The Value of Print in a Digital Marketing World

Print media is making a strong comeback as an impactful way to connect with and inspire travelers. Despite the common perception that print is outdated, recent research reveals its continued relevance, especially in the tourism sector. This white paper from Miles Partnership delves into the vital role print media plays in tourism marketing, its effectiveness in reaching travelers, practical tips for creating and distributing engaging print materials, and much more!


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ROVA Features NYSTIA Member!

ROVA - The Magazine For Epic Road Trips includes NYSTIA member Karen Kuhl, Executive Director, Cayuga County Office of Tourism as she shares her passion for road tripping in the December/January issue of ROVA! 


"Our converted school bus is our happy place. We disconnect from the day-to-day stressors of life and reconnect with nature and each other. Living in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State, we've found plenty of opportunities to take our bus and kayaks to discover the waterways of the 11 lakes and the Erie Canal. We create our happy place on the KuhlSlothbus." - Karen & Donald

NYSTIA Higher Education Advisory Council Member Dr. Muhammet Kesgin to Co-Chair the 6th Conference on Managing Tourism Across Continents

NYSTIA's Higher Education Advisory Council Member, Dr. Muhammet Kesgin, is serving as a co-chair of the 6th Conference on Managing Tourism Across Continents – Tourism for a Better World, April 30-May 3 (MTCON’25). The conference uniquely addresses both tourism and hospitality subjects, making it a premier event in tourism and hospitality. The MTCON conference is renowned internationally, with attendees from 50 countries last year.


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Upcoming Events:

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2025 NYS 250 Commemoration Virtual Summit

January 30 | Virtual Event | Register Now

Featured Co-Ops:

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2025 Expedia Group Multimedia Initiative

This multimedia marketing program offers you the opportunity to leverage support from this initiative and Expedia's reach to cost-effectively target your messaging and book travel from qualified travel shoppers! Act now to access this 2025 marketing initiative! Choose your package and complete the insertion order by January 6, 2025 to take advantage of the matching investment available through this initiative. 


Reserve your space by January 31, 2025! 


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Leah Gary

Senior Regional Sales Manager

ROVA: The Magazine for Epic Road Trips

Come be a part of the upcoming I Love NY-branded NYSTIA Co-Op 'NYS Destinations Trending for the Great Outdoors and Birdwatching' section with ROVA Magazine! Each participant receives multimedia exposure on rovamag.com with a banner and those with a 1/4 page ad or larger can submit a blog to share your destination's story for the section theme.


Reserve your space in the April/May Issue by January 27! 


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Job Postings

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Operations Manager, Madison County Tourism

The Operations Manager fulfills the daily tasks of Madison County Tourism in collaboration with the Executive Director. As the Operations Manager, your responsibilities include: overseeing all administrative functions, optimizing internal processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring high-quality service to our tourism partners.


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Be a 2025 Tourism Champion | New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation Toolkit

Thank you to our 2025 Partnership Community!

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

Advancing responsible, sustainable 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.


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