RECAP: Perspectives on the Proposed Executive Budget

NYSTIA Lunch & Learn Webinar

Mark Dorr, President of the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) provided insights and remarks on the Proposed Executive Budget and its effects on New York State's tourism industry. In this inaugural webinar, Mark discussed the budget and legislative advocacy priorities for 2024, including NYSHTA's short-term rental bill, updates on Tourism Improvement Districts, increasing funding for Tourism Promotion Matching Grants program, and much more.

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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 week, Mark Dorr, President of NYSHTA has generously provided his perspectives on the proposed executive budget and the legislative and advocacy priorities for 2024. You can watch the recording and download his slides here.

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

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the start of a major construction project to enhance the passenger experience and transform the Greater Binghamton Airport into a modern, state-of-the-art gateway for travelers living in and visiting the Southern Tier Region...

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Parks & Trails New York is proud to share their outstanding inaugural year of the Cycle the Hudson Valley Bike Tour in 2023. Check out their new video showcasing the world premiere of the CTHV!

Registration for the Cycle the Hudson Valley Bike Tour is open! Join the adventure in August here.

Pledge to complete 15 miles by the end of February and log miles anywhere in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor to achieve your goal. Walk, run, snowshoe, or cross-country ski at state and national parks, the Canalway Trail, or your own neighborhood. Invite a friend or family member to join you and sign up to hit the ground running on February 1.

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

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