June 17, 2025

Register Now for the 2025 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit

September 10-12 | Lake George, NY

Join us in Lake George for the 2025 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit! This premier event offers tourism professionals the chance to explore best practices from award-winning organizations, discuss strategies for increasing international inbound travel, and prepare for America’s 250th celebrations.

Don't wait to book your room at the host hotel: Fort William Henry Hotel & Conference Center. Call 800-234-0267 and ask for the NYS Tourism Excellence Summit rate to book. (This deeply discounted rate is not available online, and expires on August 8)

⛳️ Plan to arrive on Wednesday, September 10 and join us for a day on the course to support the DONYS Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament! Whether you're an avid golfer or just looking to network in a relaxed setting, this event is open to all!

Registration includes refreshments, food, and a fun day of fundraising and connection. Register for the Golf Tournament today.

"A spectacular golf course and a great opportunity to mingle with tourism professionals. This is a " Don't Miss' event!!" - Steve Fox, DONYS Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament Committee Member, Springfield Republican

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In This Newsletter:

Issue Feature:

- Register for the NYS Tourism Excellence Summit and DONYS Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament

NYSTIA News:

- 2025 Expedia Group Co-Op Initiative

- Call for Proposals

- Volunteers Needed at the NYS Fair

Advocacy:

- NYS Parks Needs Your Input

Member News:

- Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance June 23 Member Meeting

- NYSTIA Partner Feature: Seth Orozco from Elite Media Group

- Letchworth State Park Voted #1 in the Country

- NYSDEC Announces Newly Redesigned Park System Map

Events:

- Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance June 23 Member Meeting

- Technology Trends

Featured Co-Ops:

- AMERICA Journal Fall 2025 NYS Heritage Tourism for German Speakers

- AARP October 2025 Travel Feature

Job Postings:

- Executive Director, Cayuga County CVB

- Multiple Positions, NYC Tourism + Conventions

🗞️ NYSTIA News

⏰ SAVE NOW! 2025 Expedia Group Advertising Co-Op Initiative

Campaign Dates: July 15, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Sign-Up Deadline: June 20th

Assets Due: June 30th

Call for Proposals! Share Best Practices/Case Studies in a Wednesday Webinar

The deadline to submit is July 31, 2025. Share a Proposal

Volunteers Needed: Help Promote NYS Destinations at the NYS Fair

Volunteers will receive a free parking pass and admission ticket for the day(s) you volunteer. Volunteer Now

⚖️ Advocacy Matters to You

All Advocacy

🌳 Parks & Trails New York is looking for your input! They're using their 40th anniversary to envision what the next 100 years for our public lands could look like. Take their super-brief survey and share what you love and where you'd like to see growth or change.

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!

Industry News:

All News

Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance June 23 Membership Event

Join Canal NY members on Monday, June 23 for a special program on "Building an Actionable Marketing Plan," with brunch and a canal cruse included! With welcome remarks from Captain Tammee Poinan Grimes, James Lester, ED of the Niagara History Center, and guest speaker Nicole Mahoney, President of Travel Alliance Partnership

Learn More & Register

NYSTIA Partner Feature: Seth Orozco from Elite Media Group

Seth Orozco is the Vice President of Travel & Tourism for Elite Media Group. EMG is a full service marketing agency that focuses on performance marketing for travel brands. Their specialty is targeting the travel audience to reach and convert event, festival, and luxury travelers...

Meet Seth

Letchworth State Park Voted #1 in the Country

USA Today readers voted Letchworth State Park the best in the country! Parks & Trails New York shares some of their favorite ways anyone can get out and enjoy the park.

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New York State Parks Announces the Release of a Newly Redesigned Park and Historic Site System Map

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) today announced the release of an updated New York State Parks and Historic Sites map highlighting affordable options for outdoor recreation and culturally enriching experiences. The first update to a statewide overview of facilities since 2017...

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Events & Webinars:

All Events

Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance Membership Event

Lockport, NY | Canal NY | June 23

Technology Trends, Powered by the State of the American Traveler

Webinar | Miles + Future Partners| June 24

Featured Co-Ops:

All Co-Ops

AMERICA JOURNAL: Fall 2025 NYS Heritage Tourism Feature for German Speakers

As we prepare to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary, we have a special opportunity in the October 2025 edition to share New York State heritage! Feature your destination in the October 2025 New York State section for a discounted rate! Content will be written by America Journal's professional travel writers with your input/requests.

Learn More & Sign Up - Reserve Space by June 27, 2025

AARP October 2025 Travel Feature

The NYSTIA October 2025 AARP Co-Op feature will appear in the AARP New England Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT) to target 2025 fall and winter travel intenders.

Target AARP's age 50 to 59 "active & adventurous" audience
Advertisers will receive matching space for advertorial content
This issue will offer reader service lead generation

Learn More & Sign Up - Reserve Space by June 30, 2025

Job Postings

All Jobs

Executive Director, Cayuga County Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Executive Director serves as the chief strategist and public leader of the CCCVB, responsible for advancing the mission of promoting tourism, increasing economic impact, enhancing...

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Multiple Positions, New York City Tourism + Conventions

Executive Assistant. to the CEO & CMO - Learn More

Vice President, Research & Insights - Learn More

Director, Digital Advertising Sales - Learn More

Become a Member | Join the Partnership Community

Volunteer at a 2025 Travel Show | Submit a Workshop Proposal

Be a 2025 Tourism Champion | New Yorkers: Take Your Vacation Toolkit

Thank you to our 2025 Partnership Community!

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

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.