Thank you to all who attended the September 19 Legislative Networking Reception at the Embassy Suites Syracuse Destiny USA!

Thank you to the following NYS elected officials who took time out of their schedules to address hospitality and tourism professionals at the reception:

• Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon
• Onondaga County Legislator Tim Burtis
• Assemblymember Pamela Hunter
• Assemblymember William Magnarelli
• Assemblymember Al Stirpe Senator Rachel May

STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Mark Dorr, President, NYS Hospitality & Tourism Association
Mark Dorr provided a brief state-of-the-state legislative address, as well as a legislative recap and industry outlook.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY UPDATE
Danny Liedka, President & CEO, Visit Syracuse
Danny Liedka shared an update on the tourism industry in Syracuse and discussed leisure and business travel trends in the Central NY region.

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY UPDATE
Danielle Neuser, President, Greater Syracuse Hospitality & Tourism Assoc. Danielle Neuser provided an update on the hospitality industry in the Greater Syracuse region.