March 10, 2026

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The new Creative for Tourism Marketing subcategory recognizes outstanding creative work within broader tourism marketing efforts, including integrated campaigns, commercials, videos, and promotional materials for online or television. Nominations should highlight the strategic thinking, concept development, and execution behind the work, demonstrating originality and alignment with campaign objectives.

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Tomorrow:

March 11| 9:15-9:45 AM | Free | Register Now

Presenting Sojern's 2026 State of Destination Marketing Report

Measuring Economic Impact Ranks as DMO's Top Priority Amid AI Disruption

Based on insights from more than 350 DMOs worldwide, Sojern's 2026 State of Destination Marketing Report points to a broader shift towards performance-led marketing. Presented by Nick Beaulieu, Sales Director at Sojern, this engaging webinar will take you through the insights gained from more than 250 DMOs worldwide, with findings explaining how accountability and measurability outcomes are becoming increasingly central to destination strategy. Register Now



How Destinations are Building the Case for Tourism: Facing a potential 23% budget cut, Destination Marketing Corporation quickly mobilized community partners to demonstrate the true value of tourism. Leaders from cultural institutions, small businesses, healthcare, and hospitality submitted videos testifying how DMC’s work directly drives visitation, economic impact, and even workforce recruitment in Otsego County.



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The NYSTIA Advocacy Committee is gathering input on ways we can improve the Tourism It's Everybody's Business (TIEB) printable documents that generate from the Economic Impact by County function on our website.  Share Your Thoughts.

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Please welcome Ayerim Maduro Lacle, Owner, CEO & President of HAMAK Hospitality Solutions Inc., to the NYSTIA community! A boutique tourism consulting and destination services firm based in New York's Hudson Valley, HAMAK Hospitality leads the Hudson Valley...

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The Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB), the group-business marketing arm of Warren County and the Lake George Area, announced its 2025 year-end results, showcasing strong performance in sales, digital engagement...  

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In case you missed it, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor's webinar Exploring New York’s Canals by Boat, Bike, or Paddle held on February 28, you can view the session on YouTube or download the slide deck to find all the great information and resources shared.

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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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Join the Rove Destination Insights Co-Op program and gain access to industry-leading tourism data affordable rates. This initiative is designed to enhance data and analytics capabilities for all NYSTIA members, maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of tourism marketing and destination development efforts.

Packages are tailored to the needs of each region or county and priced accordingly. Pick and choose the data you need that provides corresponding insights that aligns with your destination objectives and budget! Learn More & Sign Up!

The NYSTIA October 2026 AARP Co-Op feature will appear in the AARP New England Region (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT) to target fall and winter travel intenders, offering compelling benefits including:

• Targets AARP's age 50 to 59 "active & adventurous" audience, a prime audience for off-peak couples and family weekend outings.
• Advertisers will receive matching space for advertorial content, doubling your destination visibility
• This issue will offer reader service lead generation, which valuable consumer contacts

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No new job postings have been shared this week, however you can check our Careers Page anytime for open positions or post a career opportunity at your organization.

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