July 28, 2026

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Our reduced room rate at the beautiful Radisson Hotel Corning for New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit attendees expires on August 8, and there is no guarantee that we can extend our block. Don't wait until it's too late! Book Your Room and Register Now for the Summit

Sign up for a fun-filled day on the course with your colleagues at the annual Charlie Daley and Dave Thornton Golf Tournament to benefit the DONYS Scholarship Fund! Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just want to have a fun time with friends, there is something for everyone. You'll also enjoy an array of refreshments, food, activities and opportunities to add to the fun like hole-in-one, raffles and more.

You're invited to submit proposals to host the New York State Tourism Conference and/or the New York State Tourism Excellence Summit! Hosting not only brings valuable attention from throughout the state and country to your community, but also highlights the benefits of the visitor economy to your local elected officials.

Read the RFP and Submit a Proposal to bob@nystia.org by Friday, August 28

Grow Your Knowledge & Expand Your Network: 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 your appointments before they fill up!

📊 Insights Driven by Data: What We Can Learn From AI Travel Assistants - Article by Colton Sears

People aren’t just using ChatGPT to cheat on their schoolwork or complete arduous tasks at work more efficiently. Travelers — especially international travelers — are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for trip inspiration, selecting destinations, creating... Continue Reading

Register Now: Q3 Advocacy Through Industry Storytelling Session - August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The new NYSTIA Advocacy Committee co-chairs, Josiah Brown, The New York Sherpa and President of Famous Destination Marketing, and Amanda Dana, Director of Tourism for Orange County, NY, invite you to the next quarterly Open Floor Advocacy Session! Hear how colleagues are protecting budgets, share what you’re facing, and talk openly about what’s working, and what’s not! Register Now

📣 Be a Tourism Advocate! Sign up to the NYSTIA Advocacy Action Center to receive alerts in our future advocacy efforts.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that tickets are now on sale for direct train service to and from The Great New York State Fair, and a new initiative for all current SUNY students or incoming SUNY students with an admission letter to receive free admission on Student Youth Day.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Vine Enterprises, LLC will invest at least $47 million to restore operations at New York State’s second largest winery in Hammondsport, part of the Town of Urbana in Steuben County in the Finger Lakes Wine region...Continue Reading

This Skål event is always a wonderful way to meet with old and new friends, and to enjoy the summer at peak beauty. Our time together includes a light program. Learn about the Skål Albany/Upstate New York Club’s future programs, and why you’ll want to be involved. Learn More

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. Learn More & Sign Up

Drive visitation and increase visitor revenue! With a 50% match in media value from Sojern, your destination is eligible to receive a 2:1 value on your investment towards a digital campaign focused on travel intenders. 

Through their robust data partnerships, AI and machine learning technology, Sojern identifies travel intenders at key points in their booking journey to put the right message in front of the right audience at the right time. Learn More & Sign Up

No new job postings have been listed this week, but you can always check the careers board on our website here.

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