Next Lunch & Learn Webinar:

Be Mine, Traveler: 10 Ways We've Captured

Hearts in Tourism Marketing

In this week's Lunch & Learn Webinar, join this Valentine's Day for an insightful virtual event tailored for destination marketing and tourism professionals. Discover our top ten tourism marketing strategies that have successfully captivated travelers' hearts. This event is a great opportunity to learn from real-world examples, network with peers, and get inspired. Plus, attendees have the chance to win a special Valentine's Day package courtesy of Paperkite!

When: Wednesday, February 14 at 12:00 pm E.T.

Cost: Free!

Please share this invite! The NYSTIA Lunch & Learn Webinars are open to all NYSTIA members and their guests. Register Now

During last week's Lunch & Learn Webinar, David Krauss, CEO and Co-founder of Rent Responsibly, presented their topic: How to Effectively Leverage Your Short-Term Rental Community. In this webinar, David examined how DMOs and CVBs can, through the Bridge Program, leverage the STR host community to amplify the impact of existing programs and resources.

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Join tourism industry professionals from across New York State on April 17-19 at the 2024 New York State Tourism Conference in Niagara Falls! 

Gain industry insights and inspiration during conference sessions and network with some of the best minds, most experienced individuals, and trendsetting thought leaders in the tourism industry.

Register & Book Your Room

• This week, NYSTIA Advocacy Committee Co-Chair Jeff Shipley, Committee Member Josiah Brown, and NYSTIA's Bob Provost, along with many other NYSTIA members, are attending the NYS Advocacy Conference in Albany, held by the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA). You can learn more about the NYS Advocacy Conference here.
• The nation's travel industry fly-in is only a month away! Join U.S. Travel and tourism professionals across the state and country for face-to-face meetings with policymakers in our nation’s capital at Destination Capitol Hill, March 19-20. Register now and view the schedule.

You can access NYSTIA's Advocacy Action Center anytime to View Key Legislation and contact your elected representatives.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7 million, a 6 percent increase, compared to the previous record year in 2022 – underscoring Governor Hochul'scommitment to expanding access to parks and outdoor recreation as the park system marks its 100th anniversary in 2024.

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The Museum Association of New York (MANY) fifteen awards celebrate unique leadership, dedicated community service, transformational visitor experiences, community engagement, and innovative programs that use collections and resources to support museums and to tell stories of everyone who calls New York home. 

Read more about this years award recipients

Parks & Trails New York is working hard to support the development of greenway trails in every corner of the state, from legislation to development and process resources. Learn more about how PTNY works to make sure every New Yorker has easy access to safe, high-quality greenway trails.

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On April 8, 2024, destinations across New York State will be in the path for the Great North American Eclipse – predicted to be the single-biggest mass travel event in the US. The Bridge Program with Rent Responsibly activates STR hosts in your destination to not just provide a stellar guest experience but also support your elevated destination management needs during the eclipse!

Rent Responsibly is the STR industry’s community-building and education platform for hosts. Learn more & Sign Up!

The monthly Hearst Media and Albany Times Union newsletter provides informative content, news, tips, and insights on regional travel for their engaged community of readers who enjoy travel! Their email marketing solution offers one of the largest, most comprehensive databases in the marketplace today, containing more than 300 available selects and over 134 million unique email records.

Showcase your attractions and events to a highly engaged and targeted audience!

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The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism/Lake Placid CVB (ROOST) is seeking a diplomatic, politically astute, and visionary servant leader to serve as the new President & CEO. The President and CEO is responsible for accomplishing ROOST’s mission to market and communicate the attributes of the region, while ensuring measurable benefits to the communities served. 

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No new job postings have been submitted this week, but be sure to view the open positions on our NYS Tourism Careers Page.

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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.