Posts Tagged ‘tourism’
Top 3 Takeaways from the 2021 New York State Tourism Conference
Recently I attended the 2021 New York State Tourism Conference put on by NYSTIA (New York Tourism Industry Association). Held over three mornings, the virtual conference was packed with helpful presentations and tips. Though I couldn’t possibly summarize the wealth of insights shared throughout the conference, a few themes stood out for me. They are:…
Read MoreWhat is Placemaking?
I was first introduced to the concept of Placemaking several years ago, listening to a former mayor talk about his experience in revitalizing his hometown. Since then, I’ve served as a member of Orange County Citizens Foundation’s Placemaking Committee, attended several conferences, and recently joined the membership of the Urban Land Institute – an organization…
Read MoreTravel Monthly Round-Up: November
Non-Predictions for 2021 The travel industry has had quite the upheaval in 2020. It’s hard to say what will happen for the new year ahead. So, this year, we’re focusing on what we know and presenting our “non-predictions” for 2021. Road Trips Many travelers were apprehensive to fly when travel bans started to lift this…
Read MoreTravel Takeaway Tuesday Part VI
We’ve made it almost three months into quarantine. Though it’s been a taxing time for the tourism industry, there have been promising signs over the past month. One thing’s certain — the virtual connections between tourism and travel providers and their customers will remain just as important throughout the rest of the year. Thanks to…
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