February 17, 2026

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Each year, NYSTIA awards five $2,000 scholarships to exceptional New York State tourism and hospitality students to support the next generation of tourism professionals through the Destinations of New York State Scholarship Fund. And now, the Scholarship Judging Committee is pleased to announce this year's recipients!

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New Tourism Excellence Award a part of increased collaboration between Towns & Tourism Industry. Yesterday at the New York Association of Towns Annual Meeting in New York City, Amanda Dana, Director of Tourism & Film for Orange County, joined...

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2026 NYS Tourism Conference:

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Utica, New York is known for its diverse and delicious culinary scene, and the team at Oneida County Tourism have put together a robust list of local spots for you to explore, organized by category and cuisine. List of Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops

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• U.S. Travel: The travel industry is operating in a more complex and unforgiving environment than we’ve seen in years. To meet this moment, U.S. Travel has sharpened their 2026 strategic priorities—bringing greater clarity, discipline and impact to how we show up for the industry.
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Rudi Thun is the Chief Operating Officer at Mindtrip. Mindtrip for Business is an AI-powered solution for tourism boards and DMOs that transforms inspirational website and social content into personalized, actionable trip plans. Seamlessly embedded into branded DMO...

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Finger Lakes Wine Country (FLWC) represents one of New York State’s most distinctive destinations. As FLWC enters a new chapter, they are seeking a strategic, full-service marketing agency to serve as their outsourced marketing department and long-term brand partner...

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The DEAI Committee has launched a special America 250 initiative, NY250: Untold Stories, dedicated to uncovering, preserving, and uplifting the diverse, often overlooked, and historically marginalized stories. The goal is to collect 250 untold stories, and we...

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This year, Parks & Trails New York awarded a record $2.25 million in Park & Trail Partnership Grants—the largest total in the program’s 10-year history. These grants are helping bring 27 projects to life across every region of the state. In addition, grant recipients also..

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The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has opened a new round of applications for Mohawk Valley Historic Revitalization Grants to support capital improvements for historic properties. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through 6/30, or until funds are committed...

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This February, a date doesn’t have to look like reservations and roses—it might look like connecting with nature. A nature date could mean a candle-lit walk, a guided hike, or learning something new about the land and wildlife around you. These events offer simple ways to enjoy the season, connect with your community, and support the places that make northern New York worth exploring year-round...

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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. See strong results from your campaigns with AMERICAN ROAD, as more Americans are looking toward road-based travel for their next vacation destination!

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As the tourism industry continues to evolve, remaining competitive requires robust digital capabilities. The Wheresight Digital Maturity Accelerator (DMA) provides an integrated approach to measure, benchmark, and enhance the digital maturity of tourism operators.

Includes custom dashboards and roadmaps, ongoing support from digital transformation and marketing mentors, and benchmarking tools!

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum offers a unique and memorable setting for group visits, meetings, receptions, and other special events. The Client Services & Sales Manager oversees...

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As Communications Director, you’ll lead our earned media, storytelling, and public-facing communications—helping shape how Steuben County is seen locally, nationally, and beyond. You’ll work closely with...

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