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Discover reimagined escapes, vibrant traditions and inspired ways to experience the winter beauty of New York

Albany, NY (November 20, 2025) – New York State welcomes travelers with magical winter experiences across each of its 11 vacation regions. Whether it’s carving fresh tracks in the Adirondacks, savoring local flavors in the Finger Lakes or discovering small-town holiday magic across the Hudson Valley and beyond, travelers will find countless ways to experience the warmth, creativity and adventure that make winter in New York unforgettable.

America 250 and FIFA World Cup Take Center Stage as the Empire State Enters a New Year of Hotel, Restaurant and Attraction Openings

Albany, NY – October 16, 2025 – New York State is poised to welcome domestic and international visitors in 2026 for a year that celebrates America’s 250th birthday and the FIFA World Cup. Combined with new attractions, hotel openings and a calendar packed with can’t-miss moments during every season, 2026 is set to become a milestone year for travel in New York State.

Lake Placid resort voted #1 in the Northeast and second in the combined Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions

Lake Placid, N.Y. – In the annual Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa received a pair of notable distinctions. The publication’s readers voted the Mirror Lake Inn as the best resort in the Northeastern United States and second overall in the combined Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

A scenic escape designed for relaxation and play, the idyllic hotel offers curated culinary, wellness, and year-round outdoor leisure experiences 

Skaneateles, New York – Skaneateles Fields Resort & Spa opens in the heart of the Finger Lakes in New York (1000 Mottville Road, Skaneateles, New York). Part of Curio Collection by Hilton, Skaneateles Fields offers a rejuvenating retreat with an array of elevated experiences. The property features exclusive spa treatments and wellness offerings at the Spa, seasonally-inspired dining at Fields – helmed by Executive Chef Esperanza Guzman with beverage program consultation from William Elliott of acclaimed Maison Premiere and Tigre – and year-round outdoor activities across 100 acres of pastoral landscape.

Multi-Million Dollar Project Creates 12 New Full-time Jobs, Retains 55 Existing Employees

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Empire State Development (ESD) announced the grand reopening of the historic White Inn located at 52 E. Main Street in the Village of Fredonia. The White Inn dates to 1868 and retains much of the architectural integrity that makes it iconic in the region. The multi-million-dollar project restored the previously vacant building into a full service upper-scale hotel with 24-rooms, lounge, entertainment, and event space. The goal of the project was to bring guests the modern amenities of an upscale stay, while preserving the Victorian Era charm that the original White Inn became known for over more than a century ago.

Nautical News, Birds of Prey Encounters, Beachside Events and more at Whiteface Lodge

Lake Placid, N.Y. (May 6, 2025) – The term “vacation” was born in the Adirondack Mountains, where 19th-century New Yorkers sought fresh air and mountain serenity during long summer retreats. This summer, Lake Placid’s Whiteface Lodge—a AAA Four Diamond-rated, MICHELIN Key Hotel and 2025 Good Housekeeping Family Travel Award winner – revives this timeless tradition with a fresh take on classic Adirondack fun, introducing new programs while bringing back beloved summer staples — most of them complimentary for resort guests.

The Empire State is celebrating milestone anniversaries, hotel and museum openings, and major sporting events, making it a must visit destination in 2025

Albany, NY – January 30, 2025 – New York State is brimming with major anniversary celebrations, international sporting competitions, and a variety of new hotels, museums and attractions in 2025, offering new opportunities for travelers to immerse themselves in new destinations throughout the state. From the opening of the National Urban League's Urban Civil Rights Museum - Manhattan’s first museum dedicated to civil rights - to the PGA Ryder Cup on Long Island, to a Canopy Walkway at Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum in the Finger Lakes, New York State expands its offerings as a year-round destination for adventure, relaxation and cultural immersion.

Featuring Cozy Accommodations, Fresh Air and Roaring Fires

Orange County, N.Y. - Now that winter is here, embrace the season with a memory-making stay in one of Orange County, N.Y.’s many charming inns, bed and breakfasts and hotels.