About Us

​The New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA) is the oldest state lodging association in the country. Founded in 1887 in Saratoga Springs, NYSHTA originally represented New York state's lodging industry. Today, the association includes members from nearly all segments of the tourism industry.

​NYSHTA represents 1,000 members including hotels, motels, resorts, conference centers, country inns, bed & breakfast establishments, reservation service organizations, amusement parks, attractions, museums, ski areas, recreational facilities, historical sites, convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, hospitality students, and suppliers to the industry.
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MISSION
​​Lead and protect the New York State hospitality and tourism industry
by providing advocacy, education, and resources.