2022 Past Events
ALBANY: Lodging & Destination Advocacy Conference at Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel, held in partnership with New York State Destination Marketing Organization (NYSDMO) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). The event featured education sessions, networking, and a keynote speaker, followed by an evening Legislative Reception with state legislators.
​ALBANY: Tourism Advocacy Day (Virtual) where NYSH&TA partnered with tourism executives from several statewide tourism organizations to educate legislators on issues impacting the tourism industry.

2022 Upcoming Events

​​SARATOGA: Day at the Races Summer Fundraiser at Saratoga Race Course where attendees will enjoy a first-class lunch and sit trackside to watch live horse racing with NYSH&TA members from around the state. Day at the Races is an annual event held in support of the Association's Fred & Gertrude England Hospitality Education Foundation. Registration is now open!
BUFFALO: Legislative Networking Reception at 500 Pearl (Aloft Buffalo Downtown), held in partnership with Visit Buffalo Niagara. The networking will feature a statewide and regional legislative and industry update, as well as open bar & passed hors d'oeurves for attendees.
CANANDAIGUA: Welcome Reception at The Lake House on Canandaigua, held in partnership with the New York State Restaurant Association, featuring open bar & passed hors d'oeurves for hospitality, tourism, and restaurant professionals.
CANANDAIGUA: Hospitality Summit at The Lake House on Canandaigua, held in partnership with the New York State Restaurant Association, featuring a networking breakfast, lunch with keynote speaker, education sessions, and beer tasting, followed by a dinner to end the night.
SYRACUSE: Legislative Networking Reception at Marriott Syracuse Downtown, held in partnership with Visit Syracuse. The networking will feature a statewide and regional legislative and industry update, as well as open bar & passed hors d'oeurves for attendees.
               2023 Upcoming Events
ALBANY: Lodging & Destination Advocacy Conference (venue TBD), held in partnership with New York State Destination Marketing Organization (NYSDMO) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). The event will feature education sessions, networking, and a keynote speaker, followed by an evening Legislative Reception with state legislators.
ALBANY: Tourism Advocacy Day where NYSH&TA will partner with tourism executives from several statewide tourism organizations to educate legislators on issues impacting the tourism industry.