New York State: Great Outdoors Summit

Date and Time

Thursday Nov 12, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST

Location

Embassy Suites Syracuse-Destiny Mall
311 Hiawatha Blvd W * Syracuse, NY 13204
Arriving November 11? Book your room at the $189.00* event rate:
BOOKING LINK: book your rooms today, room block expires on October 10, 2026
Government Rate: proper identification required upon check-in, expires on October 10, 2026
* pre-tax room rate, $32.13 in taxes and government fees apply

Fees/Admission

General Registration: $95
Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance Members: $75
New York State Tourism Industry Association Members: $75
includes event programming, hospitality and luncheon

Contact Information

Nate Gresock, Event Administrator
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Description

New York State: The Best of America's Great Outdoors
Thursday, November 12, 2026 * 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Draft Agenda

8:30 AM: Registration & organized networking activities
9:30 AM: Welcome remarks, introductions, agenda overview
10:00 AM: The Great Outdoors: NYS Agency Roundtable / Updates
11:15 AM: Break
11:30 AM: Buffet Luncheon Program (manage by table)
- 'Flash' Briefings from associations and destinations
1:00 PM: Inspiration & Ideation Small Group Working Sessions
- Conducted at each individual table)
1:45 PM: Break
2:00 PM: Small Group Reports
- Aggregation of input, perspective and recommendations
2:50 PM: Summary Remarks & Next Steps
- How do we move forward?
3:00 PM: Adjournment

Event hosted collaboratively by:
Canal NY Marketing & Business Alliance
New York State Tourism Industry Association