October 24, 2023

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Chez Chesak, Outdoor Writers Association of America, to Speak at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference

Chez Chesak, Executive Director of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, will speak on the recreational development for rural economies at the 2024 NYS Tourism Conference, held in Niagara Falls, New York on April 17-19!


In this session, whether you have limited staff and/or financial resources, you'll learn how to further your outdoor and adventure travel products and better communicate those assets to core audiences during this insightful session at the 2024 New York State Tourism Conference.

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In This Newsletter:

2024 NYS Tourism Conference:

  • Speaker Announcement: Chez Chesak, Outdoor Writers Association of America

NYSTIA News:

  • 2024 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Nominations Portal Opening Soon
  • 2 States, 2 Shows, 1 Weekend! Are You a Tourism Champion?

Member News:

  • NY May Have a New Vineyard Sustainability Certification But Sustainable Efforts Are Nothing New
  • Join Skål for a Special Join Event: Thursday, November 16th at the Culinary Institute of America
  • National Travel and Tourism Week 2024 Dates Announced

Events:

  • 2023 Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry - Nov 2-5

Featured Co-Ops:

  • AMERICA Journal: Spring 2024 NYS Travel Planner
  • Rove: Destinations Insights Platform

NYSTIA News

The 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards Nominations Portal is Opening soon! 🏆

Start preparing your nominations: the 2024 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards nominations portal is launching in November!


Stay tuned for the official Call for Nominations, complete with a predatory document, category descriptions/requirements, examples of previous winning entries, and more.


All 2023 Honorees

Get inspired and check out the talent from this year's honorees with this sizzle reel (above) by Advance Media New York!

2 States, 2 Shows, 1 Weekend!

Are You a Tourism Champion?

Busy consumer travel shows this past weekend in Cleveland, OH and Springfield, MA generated plenty of traffic as travel intenders were drawn to the colorful new Tourism Champions booth display(s). The growing event schedule has made it necessary to invest in a second backdrop and rack system!


This week, both booth setups will be featured as bookends for the NYS Tourism Pavilion at ITS2023 at the Javits Center in New York City.


Two new events are on the schedule for November. Stay tuned for details!

Register to be a 2024 NYS Tourism Champion!

Program Details & Registtration

Member News

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New York May Have a New Vineyard Sustainability Certification But Sustainable Efforts Are Nothing New in State's Vineyards

Sustainability is more than a buzzword for the vintners of New York State. Although there is no legally binding definition of “sustainability,” for the purposes of the New York Sustainable Winegrowing program, sustainable farming entails not just the way a vineyard is farmed, but a system of farming that can be maintained and supported over time...


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Join Skål for a Special Join Event:

Thursday, November 16th at the Culinary Institute of America

Join us Skål New York and Twin Club Albany/Upstate New York for an evening of culinary delights and a late-fall dining experience at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. The program will include a tour, tastings, and a three-course dinner at American Bounty, one of three on-campus restaurants.


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National Travel and Tourism Week 2024 Dates Announced

National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual industry tradition celebrating the impact of travel on our economy, businesses, and personal well-being. Mark your calendar for May 19-25, 2024!


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Upcoming Events

All Events

2023 Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry

November 2-5

Event | Campground Owners of New York (CONY) | Learn more

Featured Co-Ops:

All Co-Ops

AMERICA Journal: Spring 2024 New York State Travel Planner for German Speakers

AMERICA Journal, established 30+ years ago, is the #1 German travel magazine featuring US destinations! NYSTIA members have the opportunity to feature their destination in the Spring 2024 New York State section for a discounted rate: Content will be created by America Journal's professional travel writers with your input/requests.


Deadline to sign up: December 15


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Rove: Destination Insights Platform

Drive success with data! The Rove Destination Insights Co-Op program is designed to give members access to industry-leading tourism data to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency in tourism marketing and destination development efforts. 


Data sources include near mobile location data, AirDNA short-term rental data, Tourism Economics report data, and more! Customize your platform to your needs and share data across your organization.


Learn more & Sign Up! 

Job Postings

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No new job postings have been submitted this week, but be sure to view the open positions on our NYS Tourism Careers Page.

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

Take the New DEAI Survey | 2024 Tourism Champions Agreement |

Submit a Workshop Proposal | ITS2023 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.

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


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