NYS Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit

Register now for these Wednesday, September 10 programs:

🏌 DONYS Scholarship Golf Tournament

Time: 10 AM – 6 PM

Location: Sagamore Golf Club

Price: $125 per Individual or $450 per Foursome

Spend a day on the course with your tourism industry colleagues at the annual DONYS Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament featuring a beautiful Par 70 course, food and refreshments, fun activities, and staggered tee times. Register Now

⛴️ Lake George Association's Floating Classroom

Time: 2 PM – 4 PM

Location: Lake George Association Floating Classroom

Price: Free! (sponsored by Brookfield Renewable and Terraform Power)

During this fun, fact-filled cruise, you'll measure water clarity, catch zooplankton, and investigate other water quality parameters — gaining hands-on insight into what it takes to keep Lake George clear and clean! Register Now - Capacity is limited to 25 people

Date: Friday, September 12

Time: 9 AM – 11:45 AM

Price: Free! If you are registered for the Summit, there is no need to register. Please send this link to your local historians to invite, as seats are limited.

Featured programming will include updates from NYS officials, event and promotional plans already under development as well as proposals for collaborative, integrated efforts to maximize public engagement and successful outcomes. Register Now

🗞️ NYSTIA News

Volunteer to help promote New York State Destinations! Volunteers will receive a free parking pass and admission ticket for the day(s) you volunteer! Volunteer for a morning or an afternoon shift and enjoy the full day at the New York State Fair!

Register Now - choose your preferred day/shift

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

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

Contact Brooke Wilson with any questions

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