NYSHTA had a great turnout for our October 24 Legislative Networking Reception in Amherst, held in partnership with Visit Buffalo Niagara and Destination Niagara USA. Thanks to our event sponsors and to all who came out to meet with state elected officials at the event.

Thank you to Senator Sean Ryan, Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Monica Wallace, and Karen McMahon for taking time out of their day to discuss industry issues with attendees!​

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LEGISLATIVE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK & BUFFALO-NIAGARA TOURISM UPDATE

• Mark Dorr, President of NYSHTA
• Patrick Kaler, President & CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara
• John Percy, President & CEO of Destination Niagara USA
• Mark provided a brief state-of-the-state legislative address, as well as a legislative recap and industry outlook.

​Topics of Discussion:

• Tourism Matching Grants
• Market NY Funding
• Airbnb Sales & Occupancy Tax Collection
• Pre-Set Air Conditioning and Heating Hotel Bill
• ADA Website Lawsuits​