August 25, 2026

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Get Ready for Your Time in Corning:

Date: Wednesday, September 16 | Time: 10 AM – 4:30 PM

Location: Indian Hills Golf Club

Share with your friends, family & network! Put a foursome together or join a team yourself - spend a day on the course for the benefit of NYS tourism students! Details/Register Now

Afterwards, enjoy a complimentary drink ticket and light fare at the Park Avenue Sports Center provided by our host DMO, Explore Steuben! Please register (free) so that we can provide a head count to our hosts. Optional: For $25, sign-up for a fun round of mini-golf!

Book Your Free 1:1 Networking Sessions!

Whether you're exploring branding, international marketing, artificial intelligence (AI), travel trade, or simply want to discover what or who's new in the industry, the 1:1 Networking Sessions are designed for you.

BONUS: Book two or more appointments to qualify for prize drawings! Slots are limited, so book now before they fill up!

Make your own glass with the help of the Corning Museum of Glass' experienced glassworkers on Tuesday or Wednesday, September 15 or 16 and take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir from your time in Corning. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Reserve Now

You're invited to submit proposals to host the New York State Tourism Conference and/or the New York State Tourism Excellence Summit! Hosting brings valuable attention from the state and country to your community, and also highlights visitor economy benefits to your local elected officials. Read the RFP and submit your proposal to bob@nystia.org by Friday, August 28

The team at Rove have designed a survey to gain a better understanding of your destination's current level of AI maturity across key areas. This assessment takes just a few minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept strictly confidential. Take the Assessment

Advocacy Masterclass with the New York Sherpa

Special Program at the NYS Tourism Excellence Summit

Join Josiah Brown, the New York Sherpa and President of Famous Destination Marketing on Wednesday, September 16th at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit for an immersive professional development program designed to help you become a more effective advocate for your organization. Learn More & Register

Empire State Development / I LOVE NEW YORK has released a Tourism Economics report with official New York State visitation and visitor spending statistics for 2025. The report details surprisingly positive results despite significant geopolitical challenges to international visitation in 2025 vs 2024. Ross D. Levi... Continue Reading

The New York State Office of Mental Health announced an initiative to encourage more New Yorkers living with a mental illness to enjoy the state’s many parks, historical sites, and outdoor recreational facilities, which can have a positive impact on mental... Continue Reading

Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, today announces new Tourism Economics data showing that Long Island's visitor economy continues to be a powerful driver of economic growth and community... Continue Reading

The Travel Unity Awards recognize individuals and organizations helping make travel more welcoming through leadership, community impact, research, organizational action, storytelling, and the work of emerging professionals. Self-nominations are welcome. There is no fee to nominate or apply. Nominate by September 13, 2026

The Rural Tourism Network needs your help ensuring that rural and small-town tourism is included in national conversations. Please share 5-7 minutes of your time to take their 2026 State of Rural Tourism Survey (answers confidential). Take the Survey | View 2025 Findings

Winning the Mega-Event Era: How Any Destination Can Capture Value from the World Cup to LA28

The State of the American Traveler Survey Findings - September 2026

Promote your destination, attractions and special heritage in the October 2026 AMERICA Journal feature section! NYSTIA members have the opportunity to feature their destination in the October 2026 New York State section for a discounted rate. Content will be created by America Journal's professional travel writers with your input/requests.

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