Saranac Lake, NY — The Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has become the new fiscal sponsor of Tri-Lakes Pride, ensuring the continued growth and sustainability of one of the Adirondacks' signature celebrations of diversity, inclusion, and community.
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New York City Launches NYC's Northern Neighbour Deal for Canadian Travelers, August 18–September 7
Jul 28, 2026
Porter Airlines Offers up to 20% Flight Discount; over 85 NYC Hotels, Attractions, Broadway Shows and More Offering 30% Off
Canada Remains NYC’s Second-Largest International Market with 820,000 Visitors Forecasted in 2026
New York City (July 28, 2026) — New York City Tourism + Conventions today announced a summer travel incentive inviting Canadians to enjoy 30 percent off at participating tourism and hospitality businesses from August 18 through September 7, helping offset the currency exchange rate. NYC’s Northern Neighbour Deal features discounts at more than 85 hotels, Broadway shows, attractions, restaurants, museums and more, with reservations opening next Tuesday, August 4, at nyctourism.com/northernneighbour. In addition, Porter Airlines is offering up to 20 percent off all New York itineraries. Flights must be booked by August 7, for travel through December 15.
ROOST releases Essex County lodging study
Jul 21, 2026
Opportunities identified for increased lodging and visitor economic impact
Lake Placid, NY (July 21, 2026) - The Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) has released its Essex County regional lodging study prepared by CBRE Hotels Advisory. The study evaluates potential lodging opportunities in the growing Lake Champlain and Adirondack Hub regions of Essex County.
Preliminary Review Showcases Eight Consecutive Sellout Games at New York New Jersey Stadium With $2.1 Billion in Economic Impact in Just First Five Matches
$228 Million in State and Local Tax Revenue Generated to Date
Nearly 120,000 Affordable Shuttle Bus Tickets Sold Throughout the Tournament; Midtown Travel Times Were 23 Percent Faster Than Average
Increased Hotel Revenues in the New York City Metropolitan Area
Thousands of Attendees at Free State-Led Watch Party Events
Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the statewide economic impacts of the FIFA World Cup on New York. The Governor’s World Cup strategy was designed to ensure that the benefits of the tournament reached every region of New York, not just the area around the host stadium. The State built a statewide activation model, combining flagship events, regional grants, accessibility initiatives, tourism promotion and community programming into one coordinated strategy. As fans from around the world visited New York, our businesses, bars, restaurants and hotels flourished.
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.
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.
Canandaigua, NY (July 7, 2026) — Finger Lakes Visitors Connection (FLVC), the official tourist promotion agency (TPA) for Ontario County, NY is pleased to announce that Tracey Dello Stritto has been appointed as its next President & CEO, effective August 3, 2026. Dello Stritto will succeed Alicia M. Richie, CDME, as she prepares to assume the position of Executive Director of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley in Pennsylvania.
Sullivan Catskills to Bring Mobile Visitor Centers and Free Wi-Fi to Communities Countywide
Jul 01, 2026
A 7-1 vote directs $1.5 million in visitor-funded lodging tax revenue toward an innovative program that meets travelers and residents where they are.
Liberty, N.Y. — The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association continues its tourism investment in connecting visitors to our destination and inviting them back to an industry icon. For two centuries, the Sullivan Catskills has drawn people looking for something they cannot find at home. Hudson River School painters and city dwellers escaping the summer heat came here in the 1820s for the same thing today’s visitors do. A sense of place, a slower rhythm, and a feeling of belonging.
Discover Long Island Appoints Sharon Wyman, CDME, as New President & Chief Executive Officer
Jun 25, 2026
Long Island, NY (June 25, 2026) - Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, today announces the appointment of Sharon Wyman, CDME, as its new President & Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive search conducted by the organization’s Board of Directors.
Cayuga County, NY — Tour Cayuga recognized seven partners and community leaders with the 2026 Commemorating America 250 Tourism Awards during its annual Where Tourism Meets Community luncheon on June 17 at Emerson Park Pavilion on Owasco Lake.