2025 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit
Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 10, 2025 Friday Sep 12, 2025
Join us for the 2025 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit & Awards in beautiful Lake George, NY! This premier event is your chance to gain actionable insights and fresh perspectives on best practices from award winning tourism marketers and organizations, explore strategies for boosting international inbound tourism, discuss preparations for America's 250th celebrations, and more. Connect with peers, industry veterans, and thought leaders during dedicated networking sessions while building valuable relationships that can lead to new partnerships, collaborations, and growth.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your knowledge, expand your network, and celebrate the best in New York State tourism at the 2025 New York State Tourism Excellence Summit & Awards!
Location
Host Hotel: Fort William Henry Hotel Conference Center
Address: 48 Canada St, Lake George, NY 12845
Conference Room Rates* (preferred rate available until August 8, 2025)
Deluxe & Premium Rooms: $130.00 Grand Rooms: $153.00
* exclusive of taxes
Booking: Contact the hotel at 800-234-0267 and ask for the NYS Tourism Excellence Summit event rate (rate not available online)
Fees/Admission
General Registration: $795
NYSTIA Members: Register by August 8 for the early bird discount!
Register by August 8, 2025: $475 ($320 savings) - Register August 9, 2025 or later: $525 ($270 savings)
Cancellation Policy: Credits or refunds will not be available after August 27 when guaranteed headcounts are due to the venue caterer.
Contact Information
Questions? Contact marketing@nystia.org.
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Description
AGENDA Outline*:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Pre-Summit Activities
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - DONYS Golf Tournament
10:30 AM to 5:00 PM - Pre-Summit Meetings
5:30 PM - Welcome
Thursday, September 11, 2025: Tourism Excellence Summit & Awards
7:30 AM to 9:00 PM - Breakfast Program
9:00 AM to 9:45 PM - Keynote Remarks
10:00 AM to 11:45 PM - Best Practice Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM - Luncheon Program
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 1:1 Networking Sessions and 10x10 Briefings
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - Advocacy Briefing
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM - Tourism Excellence Awards Reception/Banquet
Friday, September 12, 2025 - New York State 250 Commemoration Summit
7:30 AM to 9:00 PM - Breakfast Program
9:00 AM to 9:45 PM - 250 Commemoration Commission Leadership Updates
10:00 AM to 11:45 PM - Local Market Case Studies / Best Practice Workshops
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM - Luncheon Program (tentative)
* subject to change
