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2026 NYS Tourism Conference:
🚨 Host Hotel Room Block Now 85% Full!
| | | Our room block at the Delta by Marriott Utica is nearing capacity. We have two overflow hotels options ready to be released, but if you'd prefer to stay on-site during the event and take advantage of not having to walk or drive to the event, please book your room asap! | |
⚖️ Advocacy Matters to You |
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Thank You To All Who Joined the First Open Floor Advocacy Session!
Yesterday morning, the NYSTIA Advocacy Committee convened with over a dozen tourism professionals to kick off the inaugural Open Floor Advocacy Session. Attendees shared the creative actions they have taken to secure budgets, meet with new legislators, and more.
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Action Requested: Support the New York Wine & Grape Foundation State Budget Request
As the State budget process enters a critical phase, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation’s (NYWGF) is asking for your support of funding request for State Fiscal Year 2026–2027. You can help by placing this letter on your organization's letterhead (don't forget to customize the fields), and sending it to both your State Senator and Assemblymember via email or post.
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If NYS is late in sending you payment for services already delivered, please complete this form, which will be sent directly to the Governor’s Appointments Secretary Cathleen Benjamin, who has offered to help any nonprofit owed funds. A copy of the form will also go to NYCON. More than 40 nonprofits have already submitted!
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Late last week, U.S. Travel asked their members for comments on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's proposed revisions to the Arrival and Departure Record and the ESTA. NYSTIA submitted comments prior to the EOD deadline, in alignment with the NYSTIA Advocacy Committee and U.S. Travel Association.
| | NYS 250th Initiative: Share Untold Stories from Your Destination | |
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 in the coming months, and we can’t do it without your help!
Contribute an untold story.
| | | New Member Introduction: Kelly Rosenfeld from Visit Buffalo | |
Please welcome Kelly Rosenfeld, Graphic Designer for Visit Buffalo, to the NYSTIA Community! Visit Buffalo provides authentic and unexpected experiences to inquisitive explorers. The region’s revitalized waterfront, restored architecture, thriving arts scene, culinary...
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| | | OPRHP Announces New Enslavement to Freedom Initiatives to Explore Early Black History in NYS | |
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is working with partners across the state to share new research and resources that explore early Black history in New York as part of its Enslavement to Freedom: 1627-1827-2027...
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| | | The 'February 15-Miler' Challenge is Back! | |
Get outside, get some fresh air, and get active this February with the FEBRUARY 15-Miler Canalway Challenge. Start your Challenge February 1st; finish by the end of the month. Log miles anywhere in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, including parks...
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New York State 250th Commemoration Summit
Event | Multiple Hosts | February 11
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State of the American Traveler Survey Findings February 2026
Event | Future Partners | February 11
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New York Canals by Boat & Bike
Webinar | Multiple Hosts | February 26
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| | NEW DATES for 2026: Times Union Travel Monthly Newsletter | |
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| | | ROVA: The Magazine for Epic Road Trips America 250 Section | |
There’s still time to sign up for ROVA – The Magazine for Epic Road Trips NYSTIA Co-Op section in the April/May issue: 'Celebrate America 250 – NYS Road Trip Destinations' and reach 100,000 high-intent travelers. Receive bonus exposure with inclusion in a ROVA eBlast and banner ad on rovamag.com, This issue also features: America 250 Iconic Summer Road Trips, and Boozy Trails; both including NYS.
Reach out to Madelyn Roberts/MAR Media 516-662-9555 / madelyn.roberts1@gmail.com / Learn More
| | | Client Services Sales Manager, National Baseball Hall of Fame | |
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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| | | Communications Director, Explore Steuben | |
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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WHAT WE DO:
We assist our members in advancing responsible, sustainable economic growth, local job creation, small business success and increased vitality in our destination communities by realizing the potential of New York State's tourism industry.
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