September 15, 2026

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Get Ready for the Summit:

Date: Thursday, September 17 | Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Location: Radisson Hotel Corning

The 2026 NYS Tourism Excellence Summit programming includes free, dedicated one-on-one time with experts in PR, international tourism marketing, branding and design, visitor behavior, data analysis, and more. Come with a real question, leave with a real plan. Book Now

After the golf tournament, join us for a complimentary drink ticket and light fare at the Park Avenue Sports Center provided by our host DMO, Explore Steuben! Optional: For $25, sign-up for a fun round of mini-golf!

Please register (free) so that we can provide a head count to our hosts.

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

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

Still Time to Sign Up for This Special Program tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16

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

Last week, U.S. Travel CEO Geoff Freeman and 11 travel industry CEOs took that message straight to the White House, urging President Trump to build on the momentum from a strong summer of travel.



U.S. Travel also has set a goal: 100 million international visitors annually by 2030—striving to make the U.S. the most visited country in the world. Policy pushes to reach that goal includes: removing barriers to visiting the U.S., restoring Brand USA funding, modernizing the travel experience and keeping essential workers paid during shutdowns.

New Member Introduction: Anna Hammerschmidt from Come Join My Journey

Please welcome Anna Hammerschmidt, travel writer and content creator and founder of Come Join My Journey, to the NYSTIA Community! As founder of Come Join My Journey, Anna oversees editorial strategy, photography and video production... Meet Anna

2026 Passenger Rail Symposium - Rochester

October 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Join ESPA for a symposium designed to bring together business and community leaders, government representatives, tourism and hospitality industry members, rail industry suppliers and rail advocates to learn about rail improvement initiatives and what they could do for Upstate NY. Learn More/Register

Save the Date: International Association of Venue Managers Region 1 Meetup - Albany

October 14, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 14th for the International Association of Venue Managers Region 1 Meetup in the Capital Region. Registration is $75 and includes breakfast, lunch, and round-trip bus transportation from Albany to Schenectady. Learn More & Register

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Wheresight collaborates with tourism organizations to deliver customized solutions that enhance digital maturity. Our comprehensive packages offer actionable insights, bolster digital transformation, and improve performance across key areas like marketing, sales, and operations. These solutions are meticulously crafted to address your destination partners specific needs and align with your strategic goals.

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Oneida County Tourism is seeking a strategic, creative, and collaborative Marketing Manager to help lead the next chapter of destination marketing in Oneida County....Learn More/Apply

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