June 2, 2026

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Please join us in welcoming Colton Sears, NYSTIA's 2026 Roger Dow Travel & Tourism Intern. Colton is a student at Cornell University, studying Hotel Administration with a specialization in Marketing and...

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You're Invited! Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance

Hosted by the Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance

The Canal New York Marketing & Business Alliance invites you to join them in Seneca Falls on Friday, June 19 for an engaging three hour program focused on heritage tourism, community revitalization, and strategic destination marketing, with a special Juneteenth program.

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Join Nate at the Great New York State Fair!

Plan a 'Fair-Cation' & Promote Your Destination

We're seeking volunteers to help promote New York State destinations at the 2026 Great New York State Fair. Volunteers will receive a free parking pass and two admission tickets (bring a guest or colleague) for the day(s) you volunteer. Choose a morning or afternoon shift and enjoy the full day at the New York State Fair with friends and colleagues.

Register today and choose your preferred day/shift. Sign Up Now

Join us in Corning! 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit

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Action Alert: Stop Delayed State Contract Payments for Nonprofits

New York Council on Nonprofits Action Alert

Systematic, unpredictable delays in state contract approvals and payments place an unfair burden on nonprofits, forcing many to rely on costly lines of credit just to keep their doors open and staff paid. The Statewide Contracting Coalition has launched an urgent action alert, while the budget has just passed, this legislative effort will extend through the rest of the session and sustained pressure is needed get it over the finish line.

Take Action Now: Tell State Leaders to Fix Nonprofit Contracting

Funding Restored for the Tourism Matching Grant Program

The final New York State budget includes $3.45 million for the Tourism Matching Funds Program, maintaining funding at its previous level. We thank NYSHTA for its leadership in organizing the annual Tourism Showcase and Lobby Day, where NYSTIA team members joined industry partners in Albany to advocate for tourism priorities across New York State.

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As the NYS Canal System opens for the year, the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers...

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Emma Huhtala is a student at University College London (UCL), pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Emma is seeking an opportunity within New York State’s tourism industry where she can...

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Join Skål International Albany/Upstate New York for a special evening celebrating their 40th Anniversary! The program will include the history of the club and guest speakers. Come and enjoy the camaraderie!

RSVP by June 12: Register Now

Summer on the canals is here, and so is the official kickoff of On the Canals, bringing its biggest and most exciting lineup yet! This season showcases more adventures, more community fun and...

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Sign up for the August/September Co-Op section, featuring the section theme:

• 6th Annual Brewery, Cidery and Distillery Destinations
• Fishing Destinations

All participants receive multimedia exposure on rovamag.com with a 728x90 ad banner and those with and those with a ¼ page or larger can submit a blog to match section themes!

Learn More & Sign Up by June 8, 2026

Audience segmentation, lead generation, and content marketing.

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. By participating, you'll receive matching space for advertorial content, doubling your destination visibility, increasing your visual impact and branding opportunity. 

Learn More & Sign Up by July 3

No new jobs have been posted this week, but you can view the open listing anytime on our website. Open Job Listings

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