August 4, 2026

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Our reduced room rate at the beautiful Radisson Hotel Corning for New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit attendees expires on August 8, and there is no guarantee that we can extend our block.

Don't wait! Book Your Room and Register Now for the Summit

Effective immediately, NYSTIA member organizations have access to health insurance expertise and insights, along with the opportunity to research competitive cost quotes through Affinity Benefits! See the new member introduction for our colleague Chris Cordon in today's newsletter, and reach out to Chris for details and more information. Learn More

You're invited to submit proposals to host the New York State Tourism Conference and/or the New York State Tourism Excellence Summit! Hosting brings valuable attention from the state and country to your community, and also highlights visitor economy benefits to your local elected officials. Read the RFP and submit your proposal to bob@nystia.org by Friday, August 28

Grow Your Knowledge & Expand Your Network: Book Your Free 1:1 Networking Sessions!

Whether you're exploring branding, international marketing, artificial intelligence (AI), travel trade, or simply want to discover what or who's new in the industry, the 1:1 Networking Sessions are designed for you.

BONUS: Book two or more appointments to qualify for prize drawings! Slots are limited, so book your appointments before they fill up!

📊 Insights Driven by Data: Understanding Today's Canadian Travelers - Article by Colton Sears

Although 40% of travelers cited concerns about gas prices, research from Longwoods International and Miles Partnership found that rising costs were influencing how people traveled more than whether they traveled. Across the northern border, however, a different story is unfolding... Continue Reading

The team at Rove have designed a survey to gain a better understanding of your destination's current level of AI maturity across key areas. This assessment takes just a few minutes to complete, and all responses will be kept strictly confidential. Take the Assessment

The Nominating Committee is seeking individuals ready to put their enthusiasm, expertise and experience to work for the advancement New York's tourism industry! Continue Reading / Self-Nominate

Advocacy Through Industry Storytelling Session

August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

NYSTIA Advocacy Committee co-chairs, Josiah Brown, The New York Sherpa and President of Famous Destination Marketing, and Amanda Dana, Director of Tourism for Orange County, NY, invite you to the next quarterly Open Floor Advocacy Session! Hear how colleagues are protecting budgets, share what you’re facing, and talk openly about what’s working, and what’s not! Register Now

Advocacy Masterclass with the New York Sherpa

Special Program at the NYS Tourism Excellence Summit

Register Now for the Advocacy Masterclass with the New York Sherpa - Special Program at NYS Tourism Excellence Summit

Join Josiah Brown, the New York Sherpa and President of Famous Destination Marketing on Wednesday, September 16th at the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit for an immersive professional development program designed to help you become a more effective advocate for your organization. Learn More & Register

📣 Be a Tourism Advocate! Sign up to the NYSTIA Advocacy Action Center to receive alerts in our future advocacy efforts.

Please welcome Chris Cordon, Benefits Advisor at Affinity Benefits, to the NYSTIA Community! Chris is a health insurance professional who has spent 17 years helping small businesses, and is very happy to have a membership with NYSTIA. Meet Chris

Revisit the Revolution Traveling Exhibition brings New York's Revolutionary War history to your site with 21 objects from State Parks' historic collections, exhibition banners, and an interactive digital display Bookable through 2027. Learn More

Join the ultimate summer celebration as 15+ hospitality associations come together for an unforgettable evening in New York City. Cruise the New York Harbor, enjoy entertainment and an exciting silent auction, and network with your peers. Learn More & Register

Reach 40,000–70,000+ monthly visitors on DiscoverUpstateNY.com, the award-winning site promoting travel across all nine Upstate NY regions and ranking in Google's top ten for Upstate travel searches. Packages include site-wide banner ads, bonus content pages, Facebook promotion to 25,000+ followers, trip mapping, calendar listings, and Google analytics reporting. Ask about options today.

The self-paced Steps to Success Online Program helps destinations, suppliers, and staff build international tour operator relationships, develop trade-ready products, and grow inbound visitation. All for for newcomers and seasoned professionals alike!

NYSTIA members pay $195 ($295 non-member). Bulk purchase options available for DMOs. Enroll today

No new job postings have been listed this week, but you can always check the careers board on our website here.

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