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!

Poker fans are in for a treat when the 2^nd annual Electric City Poker Series returns to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady from Thursday, September 19 until Sunday, September 29. The Electric City Poker Series includes 10 tournaments in 11 days and will take place in the Poker Room and Van Slyck’s. This series features $250,000 in total guaranteed prize pools, and every event champion will be awarded a winner's trophy.

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Museums Association of New York recently announced the launch of their newly redesigned job board at the Museum Association of New York! Whether you’re looking for your next career move, looking to post job opportunities at your institution, or just curious about the opportunities out there, check our their new job board!

View the Job Board

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.