NEWSLETTEROct 07, 2026
Camper-voted awards name Poland, NY campground Best Overall Small Campground and Best Water Recreation for the second consecutive year
Poland, N.Y. - West Canada Creek Campground has once again been named one of New York State's top camping destinations, winning Best Overall Small Campground and Best Water Recreation in the 2026 Best of Camp New York Awards.
Corinth, New York — Camp Hudson Pines is celebrating a new achievement after being named the Best Glamping/Rental Accommodations winner in the 2026 Best of Camp New York Awards.
Sep 16, 2026
The Historic Apple Farm in Central New York just Won First Place on USA Today’s 10Best list.
Lafayette, N.Y. — Beak & Skiff, a 100-year-old family-owned apple orchard, has once again been named the Best Apple Orchard in the Country, earning the top honor for the sixth time in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, an annual poll where the public votes to select their favorite destinations and experiences nationwide.
Sep 16, 2026
Ticonderoga, N.Y. - September 16 — Fort Ticonderoga's Heroic Corn Maze has been named a winner in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice for Best Corn Maze in America. There are hundreds of corn mazes across the nation, and Fort Ticonderoga — nominated by an expert panel — is one of the most exemplary, both for the quality of the maze and for the wealth of other activities Fort Ticonderoga offers.
Lake George, N.Y. (August 2026) — Fort William Henry Hotel is proud to announce that housekeeper Corrina Millington has been selected as the Roomkeeper of the Year – 151 Rooms or More by the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association as part of its annual Stars of the Industry Awards.
Elevated dining destination recognized as Airport Instagrammable Location of the Year and Airport Lounge Food & Beverage Offer of the Year
Jul 27, 2026
Lake Placid, N.Y. (July 27, 2026) - BoardRoom magazine, in partnership with Forbes Travel Guide, is proud to announce that Whiteface Club and Resort has earned the prestigious Distinguished Golf Destination Designation with Exceptional status, The Hallmark of Excellence for a golf course. This merit-based designation recognizes exceptional golf courses that exceed expectations in the quality of service and amenities, facilities, and most importantly the teamwork of the staff and management.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Discover Saratoga is proud to announce it has been recognized with three 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards from the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). The awards recognize outstanding achievements in tourism marketing and destination stewardship across New York State and will be presented during a special ceremony on September 17 in Corning, New York.
Jul 10, 2026
Lake George, N.Y. – The Adirondack Wine & Food Festival is proud to announce it has received the distinguished Hospitality Through Partnership Award presented to Festival Director Brad Willett, and the festival team. This honor comes from the Hospitality Mental Wellness Initiative USA (HMWIUSA), a national nonprofit organization committed to eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health within the hospitality industry. Not only was this HMWIUSA’s first time providing programming to the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival, but its first-ever public appearance at a major food festival. The festival is so grateful the organization joined for the 10th anniversary.
Special Ceremony to be Held on Thursday, September 17 in Corning, NY
Troy, NY – The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) today announced the recipients of the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards. Each year, this program honors exceptional achievements by New York’s destination marketing organizations, attractions, and tourism professionals across a wide range of categories, including marketing, destination stewardship, and leadership. Honorees will be celebrated at a special ceremony and reception, hosted by presenting partner Advance Travel & Tourism, on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in Corning, New York.
