NYSTC25 FAM Tour: FLXperience! Curated & Hosted by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection

The Finger Lakes Visitors Connection team and NYSTIA invite you to join your tourism colleagues in exploring the cuisine, culture, and history of Canandaigua or Geneva! Choose between two unforgettable tours and explore unique destinations in the beautiful cities of Canandaigua, New York and Geneva, New York. After the tours, continue to explore downtown Canandaigua or keep the party going at Val's retirement party! SPACE IS LIMITED

Date: Tuesday, April 22

Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Ticket: $40.00 (includes round-trip bus transportation, guided tours, admission to all venues)

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“It was a great honor to win a NYSTIA Tourism Excellence Award in 2024 and to be recognized by our peers in the industry. Not only did the award shine a light on The Strong National Museum of Play, it also recognized the efforts of the museum’s dedicated staff, marketing partners, and community collaborators. To others in the industry, share your successes and help inspire others with your achievements!” - Marketing Team, Strong National Museum of Play

Nominate by May 4, 2025 - Nominate Now

Join us for our fourth annual New York State Travel Trade Marketplace & Networking Reception, curated by Alon Tourism Solutions, for an interactive sales opportunity to showcase your destination or tourism business and share your pitch with key domestic and international inbound travel trade buyers. 

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• The North Country Chamber of Commerce and the Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau has released the findings of a survey of various hospitality-related businesses, providing a snapshot of the impact through March of reduced Canadian visitation to the area because of the current U.S. tariffs on Canada and the response by Canadians.

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!

I LOVE NEW YORK is supporting a statewide survey to collect data on chartered museums, in partnership with several state agencies. This effort will inform policymakers and highlight the value and needs of New York’s museum community. The final report will benefit elected officials, agencies, and the public. If you’re part of a museum or work with one, please complete the survey and share it with colleagues!

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Please welcome Hannah Spadaccini, Marketing Manager for LEGOLAND New York Resort, to the NYSTIA Community! LEGOLAND is the ultimate theme park destination for families with kids ranging in age from 2-12 years old. With larger than life LEGO Models, LEGO Characters & tons of building, they focus on delivering lasting memories for families to build with their children...

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Mark Luciano is the Stakeholder Relations Manager NY/MN for Brookfield Renewable N.A. Brookfield is a leading owner, operator and developer of renewable power, delivering innovative solutions that accelerate the world towards a sustainable, low-carbon future. With renewable assets in 24 markets in 15 countries, we can serve your sustainability needs across the globe...

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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is pleased to announce the first award recipients of the Mohawk Valley Historic Rural Revitalization Grant Program. The program makes brick-and-mortar investments in National Register-listed historic properties and properties that contribute to a listed historic district, located within small rural Mohawk Valley communities...

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The New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP), New York State’s leading industry group representing workforce development organizations and practitioners, today announced David Fischer as the Interim Executive Director and Board President.

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The North Country Chamber of Commerce and the and Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau has released the findings of a survey of various hospitality related businesses, providing a snapshot of the impact through March of reduced Canadian visitation to the area because of the current U.S. tariffs on Canada and the response by Canadians...

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New York Family and NYSTIA have teamed up to help you connect with NY-DMA parents—the decision-makers behind family travel. With 160,000+ email subscribers, 100,000 social impressions, and 50,000 display ad views, the NYSTIA 5-Star Promo offers a simple, effective way to reach engaged families for just $5,000!

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AMERICAN ROAD is the ideal place to inspire road-trip heritage-minded travelers to experience authentic, intriguing, nostalgic, and picturesque, off-the-beaten-path destinations! Listed by Enjoy Travel Life as #1 in the Best Specialty Magazines for Travelers in 2024 and a social influencer KRED rating of 995/1000 in the travel category, there is no better place to promote your destination travel opportunities than AMERICAN ROAD. 

Sign up now to be a part of the Summer 2025 issue! Reserve your space by May 1.

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Naturally Lewis seeks a highly skilled, self-motivated Executive Director, focusing on making Lewis County a great place to live, work, build business & play. The Executive Director will be responsible for all of the organization’s functions, and, as part of the Naturally Lewis team, the Executive Director will have general responsibility to...

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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.