November 14, 2023

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2024 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards:


"Help support and recognize your peers!"


Can you believe it’s time for another round of nominations for the Tourism Excellence Awards? It seems like just the other day we were in Rochester with our colleagues, celebrating and highlighting the winners from 2022. Our committee is excited to see what’s in store for 2023, and that’s where we need your help to nominate

 

Throughout my involvement in the judging process, I've been consistently impressed with the high quality of nominations. I firmly believe in the importance of nominating DMOs, attractions, and even ourselves for stand-out campaigns and projects. These awards help us support one another and show recognition of our peers. They also give us a glimpse into the remarkable work taking place across our state. I've said it year after year, but I genuinely believe these awards serve as a source of inspiration.

 

As someone who’s had the honor of being nominated and won a Tourism Excellence Award, I can attest to how meaningful and exciting it is to be acknowledged by our industry, particularly in a state known for its high standards and wide variety of offerings. 

 

We’re fortunate to live and work in New York, and the Tourism Excellence Awards provide a platform to give us a glimpse into all the wonderful aspects of our state. This is why I encourage you to take a little time to nominate individuals or entities you believe deserve this recognition. Simply complete the user-friendly nomination form and join us in shining a light on the many deserving professionals and organizations in our favorite state!

- Sarah Foster Calero

Co-Chair, Tourism Excellence Awards Committee

President, Oneida County Tourism

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In This Newsletter:

2024 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards:

  • Call for Nominations! from Tourism Excellence Awards Committee Co-Chair Sarah Foster Calero

NYSTIA News:

  • Travel Show Recap: Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo
  • Take the 2023 NYSTIA DEAI Survey & Share it With Your Community!

Member News:

  • Canal NY Annual Meeting and Elections
  • You're Invited: Google NYC Event: Small Businesses, Big Opportunities
  • Submit Nominations for SBA's 2024 National Small Business Week Awards
  • Celebrate Your Museum or Museum Colleague's Work
  • Donald G. Bennett, Jr. Inducted into the CONY Hall of Fame
  • Key Takeaways from Future Partners' November 8 Update on the State of the American Traveler

Events:

  • The Future of Travel Mobility 2023
  • Solidify Your Destination Organization as a Data-Driven Leader
  • Mastering Hotel Sales in 2024

Featured Co-Ops:

  • AARP: Content Marketing, Lead Generation
  • DiscoverUpstateNY.com: New Total Solar Eclipse Program!
  • Times Union Media Group's BOGO Year-End Closeout Sale
  • Premier Travel Media: Destination Reunions Guide

Job Postings:

  • Associate Digital Account Manager, Advance Media New York

Travel Show Recap: Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo

Last weekend NYSTIA promoted your destinations at the Adirondack Sports & Northeast Ski Expo at the Albany Capital Center. The two-day show saw thousands of outdoor enthusiasts seeking winter and outdoor adventure opportunities across the state.


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Take the NYSTIA 2023 DEAI Survey: It only takes less than 10 minutes!

The NYSTIA DEAI Committee is asking you to participate in their new, brief survey to assess the progress and future needs to support DEAI initiatives. This survey only takes 10 minutes, and is designed to be shared with your community. Please send this to your stakeholders, members or partners – they do not have to be NYSTIA members to participate!


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Member News

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2023 Canal NY Annual Meeting and Elections

Date: 11 AM to 2 PM, Friday, November 17, 2023

Location: Finger Lakes Live Events

427 Exchange St. Geneva, NY 14456


Please join us for the Canal NY Annual Meeting:

An informative program featuring guest speakers, luncheon, Annual Business Meeting/Elections and networking!


Register Now

You're Invited! Google NYC Tourism Event:

Small Businesses, Big Opportunities

Google is hosting a free event for small businesses in the tourism sector at Pier 57 in NYC on December 14th to share best practices and showcase the latest free products and features that make doing business easier for hotels, restaurants and tourism attractions. 


This event is specifically geared towards helping small businesses succeed online! There is limited capacity for this in-person event, so register ASAP! 


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Pier 57

Thursday, Dec. 14

1 PM to 6 PM EST

25 11th Avenue, NYC

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4 Weeks Left to Submit Nominations for SBA's 2024 National Small Business Week Awards!

With only 4 weeks remaining until nominations close on December 7th, consider nominating a deserving Upstate NY small business or champion for small businesses in one of the categories below for the Small Business Association's 2024 National Small Business Week celebration. Don't wait until the last minute to nominate!


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Celebrate Your Museum or Museum Colleague's Work!

Recognize your museum or museum colleague's exceptional achievement with a Museum Association of New York Award of Distinction! MANY's awards celebrate museums and honor museum professionals who create transformative experiences for visitors, shape innovative programs, and use collections to tell the stories of everyone who calls New York home.


Learn More & Nominate

Donald G. Bennett Jr. Inducted into the CONY Hall of Fame

Donald G. Bennett, Jr. practically grew up in the outdoor hospitality industry, and his years of dedication to that industry was honored on November 4th as Campground Owners of New York (CONY) inducted him as the 18th member of its Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place during CONY’s 60th anniversary gala dinner, held at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. The gala dinner wrapped up CONY’s annual Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. 


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Key Takeaways from Future Partners' November 8 Update on the State of the American Traveler

NYSTIA's Brooke Wilson provides the key takeaways from the November 8th State of the American Traveler webinar presented by Destination Analysts. The presentation covered their research findings on financial sentiment, traveler sentiment, and travelers' expectations. 


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Upcoming Events

All Events

The Future of Travel Mobility 2023

November 15

Event | U.S. Travel Association | Learn more

Solidify Your Destination Organization as a Data-Driven Leader

November 15

Webinar | Destinations International | Learn more

Mastering Hotel Sales in 2024

November 15

Webinar | Amadeus | Learn more

Featured Co-Ops:

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AARP: Content Marketing, Lead Generation

Reserve now for the February AARP Mid-Atlantic Region (NY, NJ and PA) to reach the fall and winter travel market!

  • Target: AARP's age 50 to 59 audience, for multi-generational summer travel and off-peak couples and family weekend outings
  • Receive matching space for advertorial content, doubling your destination visibility, and increasing your visual impact and branding opportunity
  • Reader service lead generation is expected to deliver thousands of valuable consumer contacts


Reserve your space by November 22, 2023!

DiscoverUpstateNY.com: New Total Solar Eclipse Program!

DiscoverUpstateNY.com (DUNY), the premier travel website for Upstate New York has an exciting program surrounding the Total Solar Eclipse for April 8, 2024 starting in November to increase tourism for your destination, attraction, hotel, events and more. Reach 80,000 - 200,000 monthly viewers with this all digital compelling program offering extra high visibility through ad placement, added value and content. Consider how you can benefit and engage more visitors by participating and email Madelyn Roberts or by phone at 516-662-9555 for more information.

 

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Times Union Media Group's BOGO Year-End Closeout Sale

Now through December 31, 2023, we invite NYSTIA members to take advantage of a special print promotional offer. For the remainder of the year, purchase 1 (one) print ad to run the in the Times Union and receive 1 (one) free print ad of equal or lesser value.*


The Times Union provides news and information to communities across the Capital Region and beyond, delivering unmatched reach and representing the #1 print portfolio in the region!


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Premier Travel Media: Destination Reunions Guide

We have some exciting news to share regarding family group travel and the annual Destination Reunions Guide: A NEW All-Digital Guide, publishing March 2024!


Special Opportunity for NYSTIA Members!

  • Purchase any package and receive a FREE upgrade to the next package.
  • For example, purchase Package C and receive Package B instead at no additional cost.

 

Learn more & Sign Up!

Job Postings

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Associate Digital Account Manager,

Advance Media New York

Are you a great collaborator? Do you want to be part of a high-performing team? Fast-growing NY Travel and Tourism agency seeks Associate Digital Account Manager. Advance Media New York has an excellent full-time opportunity in our Advertising Department for a career-minded individual with energy and passion for detail and accuracy.


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Take the 2023 Tourism Advocacy Survey | Share your DEAI Case Study

Take the New DEAI Survey | 2024 Tourism Champions Agreement |

Submit a Workshop Proposal | 2023 Travel Show Schedule

WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

Advancing economic responsible 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.

For more information about NYSTIA membership, events, advocacy, Co-Ops, and other services visit: www.nystia.org


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