It was a pleasure hosting the Central NY Legislative Breakfast in Utica on May 9 alongside our wonderful partners! This event was hosted by NYSHTA and Oneida County Tourism and held in partnership with Oneida County Government, Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, The Genesis Group, and Mohawk Valley EDGE.

A special thank you to Congressman John Mannion, for taking the time to attend the event and address attendees and discussing tourism in New York State.

STATEWIDE & REGIONAL INDUSTRY UPDATES
NYSHTA provided a brief state-of-the-state legislative address, as well as a legislative recap and industry outlook. NYSHTA's tourism partner Oneida County Tourism discussed leisure and business travel trends for their region.

​Topics of Discussion:

• Tourism Promotion Matching Grants
• Extend and Amend the Film Tax Credit
• Credit Card Swipe Fees
• ADA Website Legislation
• Tourism Improvement Districts​
• Third Party Hotel Booking Website Disclosures
• Data Privacy Act - Hotel Rewards Programs
• Junk Fee Prevention Act
• Air Conditioner Default Settings

Thank You to the Following Elected Officials in Attendance:
Oneida County Executive, Anthony Picente Jr.
City of Utica Mayor, Mike Galime
Congressman John Mannion – 22nd District
Senator Joseph Griffo – 53rd District
Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon – 119th District
Assemblymember Brian Miller – 122nd District
Oneida County Legislator David Buck – 9th District
Oneida County Legislator Chad Davis – 14th District
Oneida County Legislator Michael Gentile – 23rd District
Oneida County Legislator Caroline Reale – 15th District
Oneida County Legislator Cynthia Rogers-Witt – 4th District
Oneida County Legislator Keith Schiebel – 1st District
Oneida County Legislator Kenneth White – 12th District