December 31, 2024

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Mark Your Calendar, Register Now, and Get Ready for 2025!

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to thank you for your support, collaboration, and commitment to growing New York State’s tourism industry. Together, we’ve accomplished so much this year, and we’re thrilled to continue working with you in 2025!


The new year brings exciting opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate. Be sure to mark your calendars and register now for our upcoming events:


2025 NYS 250 Commemoration Virtual Summit

January 30, 2025 | Register Now


2025 NYS Tourism Conference

April 23 – April 25, 2025 | Register Now | Book Your Room


Both events promise engaging sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and fresh insights to help us grow and thrive together. Don’t miss out!

We wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. Here’s to making 2025 another incredible year for New York State tourism!


Warm regards,

- The NYSTIA Team

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In This Newsletter:

Issue Feature:

- Mark Your Calendars & Get Ready for 2025!


Advocacy:

- Short-Term Rental Bill Signed by Governor Hochul


NYSTIA News:

- Nominate Now: 2025 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards

- New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation Social Media Post

- Be a 2025 Tourism Champion



Member News:

- 2025 First Day Hikes: On the Canals!

- Sign Up for the Erie Canalway Bicentennial Toolkit



Upcoming Events:

- State of the Meetings Industry

- State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - January 2025


Featured Co-Ops:

- Dreamscapes 2025 Multimedia Marketing in Canada

- Destination START-UP Lead Generation


Job Postings:

- Client Account Support, Alon Tourism Solutions

⚖️ Advocacy Matters to You

All Advocacy

🚨 First-Of-Its-Kind Short-Term Rental Law Signed by Governor Hochul

New York has taken a historic step in addressing housing challenges and short-term rental transparency with the signing of its first statewide Short-Term Rental Registry into law. Signed on Saturday, December 21, this groundbreaking statewide law (S.885C / A.4130C) brings fairness, transparency, and oversight to the $1 billion short-term rental industry, ensuring fair tax collection, empowering communities to manage housing and tourism, and supporting the lodging industry's growth alongside short-term rentals.


Full Press Release

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!

📰 NYSTIA News:

Excellence In Tourism: 

Call for Nominations!

The 2025 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards Nominations Portal is now open. Nominating is a once-a-year opportunity to recognize the amazing work you and your colleagues do every day to advance New York State tourism. Nominate your own organization, a leader, a partner in your county, or a colleague deserving of recognition. 


Nominate

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


New Year’s resolution: No more wasted PTO! 🎉 Don’t let your vacation days go unused in 2025. Start dreaming now and mark your calendar for National Plan for Vacation Day on January 28—it’s time to turn those days off into unforgettable adventures! 🌟

#NewYorkPTO


Full Toolkit

There's Still Time To Sign Up to be a 2025 NYSTIA Tourism Champion


With expanded programming and a stronger presence at consumer travel shows, 2024 was a success thanks to the support of over 40 destinations. With your support, we delivered on our promise of 18 travel shows, made a big return to the New York State Fair, and expanded our reach internationally to Montreal and Quebec. Now, we're ready to take things to the next level in 2025—don't miss out!


Be a Tourism Champion

Member News

All News

2025 First Day Hikes - On the Canals!

On the Canals is encouraging everyone to kick off the new year with fresh air and stunning canal scenery by participating in a First Day Hike! Some exciting options to explore include Snowshoeing on the Erie Canal, the Champlain Canalway, or Inclusive Birding on the Canal. Participants can enjoy an inclusive winter hike along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, featuring a guided walk that highlights both nature and history...


Learn More

Sign Up for the Erie Canalway

Bicentennial Toolkit

Spread the word about the Erie Canal Bicentennial! Receive free access to official graphics, banners, and social media. Stay up-to-date on social media content, videos, and major event information


Sign Up Now

Events

All Events

State of the Meetings Industry

January 14

Webinar | Future Partners | Register Now

State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - January 2025

January 15

Webinar | Future Partners | Register Now

Featured Co-Ops:

All Co-Ops

Dreamscapes 2025 Multimedia Marketing in Canada

Sign Up by February 28, 2025 ! NYSTIA's DREAMSCAPES Content Marketing Initiative will reach a print audience of 260,000 adults (all subscribers of The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper; and NEW in 2024 the Toronto Star, to subscribers in high-income areas across Canada’s largest metropolitan city).* Each issue of DREAMSCAPES is accessible online in its entirety with links to advertisers’ sites.



Learn More & Sign Up

2024 Marketing Initiative: 'Destination START-UP' Lead Generation

Register by January 31, 2025! NYSTIA's Destination 'START-UP' Lead Generation Initiative is now available for New York State destinations new* to the '24/7/52 NYS Virtual Travel Show' on TravelGuidesFree.com!


Participants receive a $1000 intro package ($100 destination content creation and an initial 3-month $900 participation schedule) with the special NYSTIA 'START-UP' investment of just $501! Participants receive a guaranteed 600 unique leads over the initial 3-months (with your $501 net investment, that's under $1/lead)!


Learn More & Sign Up

Job Postings

All Jobs

Client Account Support, Alon Tourism Solutions

Alon Tourism Solutions is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Account Support professional to join our team. This full-time, remote role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, where you will play an essential part in supporting and executing Alon’s tourism client accounts.


Learn More

Become a Member | Join the Partnership Community

Share your DEAI Case Study | Submit a Workshop Proposal

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

Thank you to our 2024 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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