Join us for an exciting opportunity to showcase your New York State destination or tourism business to key international and domestic inbound travel trade buyers! This interactive sales opportunity allows you to present your elevator pitch in an open forum format, giving you the chance to connect with buyers, promote your tourism products, and build valuable relationships that can lead to direct B2B sales and ROI. 

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Join us in promoting the amazing destinations of New York State by volunteering at our booth at the NYS Fair! It's a fantastic opportunity to share your love for NYS with fairgoers. Volunteers at any time and day that suits your schedule. Your support will make a big difference!

Register Now to Volunteer!

The Nominating Committee of the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) is seeking individuals interested in serving on the association's Board of Directors. Will you put your expertise, enthusiasm and experience to work for the advancement New York State's tourism industry and your NYSTIA colleagues?

Nominate by August 23! Nominate Now

• The Federal Railroad Administration announced the opening of applications for $153 million in discretionary grant funding focused on restoring former Amtrak services and enhancing existing Amtrak services. ESPA has been advocating for NYS DOT to apply for these funds to assist in the capital and operating cost of the enhancement proposals.💡 Do you have an idea on how NYS could use this grant? Share your idea and the NYSTIA Advocacy Committee will review the ideas and draft a call for action.
• The Museums Associations of New York needs your help contacting Congress to oppose drastic IMLS funding cuts. If enacted, the bill would cut the Office Of Museum Services by $9.3 million by eliminating National Leadership Grants for Museums. Contact your representative today.

NYSTIA is committed to bolstering your advocacy efforts with the new and improved NYSTIA Advocacy Action Center!

As the travel industry began to recover in 2021, we expressed our view that the enduring allure of New York would continue to draw visitors back to the city. That projection is well on track, as more than 62 million people visited New York City in 2023, representing 93 percent of 2019 levels.1 The city now expects to exceed pre-pandemic visitor numbers by 2025.

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I LOVE NY has partnered with New York State Department of Labor to offer a virtual career fair to help connect tourism and hospitality industry employers with talented job seekers! Sign up for the upcoming opportunities:

Downstate:

Tuesday, September 10 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Register Now

Upstate:

Thursday, September 26 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Register Now

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that $200 million in funding is now available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs — $100 million each for Round 8 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and Round 3 of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns. The deadline to apply is October 18, 2024, at 4 p.m.

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Aquarium of Niagara, through National Grid’s Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Program, is celebrating the installation of six Level 2 EV charging plugs to be used by visitors, friends of the Aquarium, and area residents. For the Aquarium’s project, National Grid’s program provided EV incentives that covered infrastructure-related construction costs – including labor and materials – to build the interconnection to the electricity network.

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BBG&G Integrated Marketing is thrilled to introduce Lenore Gillespie, who has joined the agency as a Marketing Coordinator. Lenore brings with her 4 years of experience in marketing and over 12 years of experience in customer service and client relations. Lenore is an accomplished professional, known for her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication to fostering strong relationships. She seamlessly integrates into the BBG&G team with her motivation and organizational skills

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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the International Spa Heritage Festival will be held at Saratoga Spa State Park October 9-10. This festival, part of the Centennial Celebration for the 100-year anniversary of the New York State Park System, will celebrate the spa heritage of the park and city and aim to position them as a premier health and wellness destination.

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New York Family Tourism Marketing focuses on travel resources, information, and entertainment for families across various platforms, including print and digital magazines, websites, newsletters, and social media. 

New York Family includes your editorial and image in a Travel New York-focused digital article. 

Monthly: 

• New York Family social media 
• New York Family newsletter sponsored story, 163,000 circ, and story posted on NewYorkFamily.com 
• New York Family + Mommybites.com Emails: 193,000 circ

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The October edition of Leisure Group Travel is the Women’s Travel edition themed "Beaches and Mountains." Be a part of their annual New York special section with a special editorial on New York’s Great Outdoors and the History of New York City’s Arts and Culture!

Whether you are an attraction, restaurant or a destination, the New York Special Section in October’s Leisure Group Travel is the right place and the right time to share your unique message. Advertisers will be surrounded by insightful editorial content, and you’ll be talking to tour planners as they develop their 2025 itineraries! Space closes August 16th. 

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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.

New NYSTIA Phone Number

The NYSTIA phone number has changed to 518-218-6030.

However, the best way to contact the staff is via their individual emails.

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WHAT WE DO TOGETHER:

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.