🧑‍💻 Upcoming 'Lunch & Learn' Webinar:

Rent Responsibly: The Bridge Program - Eclipse Edition

Wednesday, January 31 at Noon E.T.

On April 8, 2024, destinations across New York State will be in the path for the Great North American Eclipse – predicted to be the single-biggest mass travel event in the US. Learn about the Bridge Program with Rent Responsibly, which activates STR hosts in your destination to not just provide a stellar guest experience, but also support your elevated destination management needs during the eclipse.

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Join tourism industry professionals from across New York State on April 17-19 at the 2024 New York State Tourism Conference in Niagara Falls! 

Gain industry insights and inspiration during conference sessions and network with some of the best minds, most experienced individuals, and trendsetting thought leaders in the tourism industry.

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Last weekend, NYSTIA exhibited at Pittsburgh's only dedicated travel and tourism marketing event, the 2024 Pittsburgh Travel Showcase Presented By AAA Travel.

The three-day showcase saw many dedicated travelers looking to plan their next New York State vacation. Attendees were interested in destinations across the state and enjoyed the variety of guides we offered.

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• The New York State Economic Development Council has released an updated Budget Summary, which includes significant investments in tourism by providing $58.5 million for the State's robust tourism and advertising campaigns, an additional round of $15 million in competitive funding through the Market NY Program, and matching grants to assist counties and municipalities in local tourism efforts, the I Love NY marketing campaign, and other targeted investments.
• Mark Dorr, President of NYSHT&A has spent considerable time reviewing the proposed executive budget and has generously offered to share his perspective on issues of strategic importance to members of New York State's tourism industry. All are invited to join our free webinar tomorrow, January 24 at 1:00 pm E.T. for a special NYS budget briefing.

You can access NYSTIA's Advocacy Action Center anytime to View Key Legislation and contact your elected representatives.

NYSTIA's Brooke Wilson provides the key takeaways from the January 10th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Future Partners. The presentation covered their research findings on current sentiment, future predictions, and marketing travel

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Paper charts of the Erie Canal are in the process of being transformed to electronic navigational charts. The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has maintained and updated the charts since the early 1970’s, are converting the charts to digital format and will make them available as electronic navigational charts. Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor provided images to accompany NOAA's ArcGIS StoryMap about the process.

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The Strong National Museum of Play and the National Baseball Hall of Fame have been nominated by USA Today as one of the 10 Best Pop Culture Museums in the nation. Show your support for the our New York State colleagues! Voting is open now through February 12. You can vote once every day! Use the links below to cast your votes:

Vote Here for The Strong National Museum of Play



Vote Here for The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

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VOTE OFTEN!

The NYSTIA Outdoor PR Co-Op initiative will highlight New York State's diverse offerings, emphasizing its natural landscapes and outdoor activities while also promoting the world-class cities, arts and cultural, and culinary experiences across the state. Campaign will be strategically designed to foster media relationships, respond to media requests and maximize exposure around the outdoors market.

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The 2nd Annual 'I Love NY'-Branded 'Enjoying the Great Outdoors' co-op section is here! There's still time to sign up for the April/May issue and be a part of the multimedia 'I Love NY'-Branded Print/Digital program.

This special issue content includes birdwatching, fishing and sustainability. Each participant receives multimedia exposure on rovamag.com with a banner and those with a 1/4 page or larger can submit a blog to match the NYSTIA section theme

Sign up by February 12!

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As Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will develop and nurture relationships with client prospects, members, member prospects, and corporate partners that support company goals and growth targets...

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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.