2012 - New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association

NYSH&TA Officers
Cynthia D. Hollowood, CHA
Chairman
Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs, NY
John C. Tsunis
Vice Chairman
Long Island Hotels LLC
Islandia, NY
Kathryn F. Muncil
Secretary/Treasurer
Fort William Henry
Corporation
Lake George, NY
NYSH&TA Staff
Executive Office:
Jan Marie Chesterton
President
Mark Dorr
Vice President of Operations &
Member Relations
From the President’s Desk
State Politics Lead Agenda
Now that we
have the
politics of
the nation behind
us, it is time for
us, the voice of the
state’s hospitality
and tourism industry,
to re-focus our
Jan Marie Chesterton
efforts on the political
process here at home. The State
Legislature will have a new look come
January, and we will be on the front lines
educating any newly-elected officials on
our industry and the issues that matter
most to us.
transitioned from a newsletter format to
a magazine style to accommodate more
advertisers, additional in-depth articles
and regulatory details members need.
In this issue, our industry suppliers (Allieds)
are featured. Our Allied members
have a reputation of delivering great
products and services to our members,
so I encourage you to look at our list
of allied members if you are considering
anything from linens, to energy efficiency
to various insurance needs. Make
sure if you contact them you tell them
you are a NYSH&TA member, because
often times there is a preferred pricing
structure for you.
Nancy S. Sykes
Executive Assistant
Administration and
Finance:
Victoria Vosburgh
Finance Manager
Dave Walkowiak
Information Technology
Manager
Membership:
Darcy J. Lyle
Membership Services
Manager
Tina M. Bissaillon
Membership Assistant
Communications:
Kathryn J. Holland
Communications
Projects Coordinator
Education & Events:
Kelly A. Boucher
Education & Events Manager
4 | FOCUS Fall/Winter 2012
With that being said, as an industry we
can’t lose sight of the personal and professional
needs of those who were directly
impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The
struggles and problems will persist for
many of our members in the New York
City area and on Long Island and Staten
Island, so I encourage you to help, if
you can, by donating to a charity of your
choice that is assisting in the rebuilding
effort.
Our plan in Albany is to continue to build
on the legislative momentum we created
during this year’s Legislative Session.
During the first half of the year,
NYSH&TA, in partnership with other
tourism promotion agencies, was successful
in helping secure an increase for
tourism marketing and promotion in the
2012-2013 State Budget when compared
to 2011-2012. With State Budget spending
being cut at every corner, additional
funds to promote New York State as a
top-notch tourism destination, was a great
victory for the industry.
This issue of Focus magazine completes
our first year with a new look. Last Fall we
I would also like to take this opportunity
to bring your attention to the many accomplishments
of our members in our
“Members in the News” section on pages
26 to 32. To see all of the prestigious
awards our members have collected is
a testament to all of their hard work.
Please remember that all members are
encouraged to submit their good news to
us so we can give the proper recognition
in our magazine.
In closing, I can’t stress enough that the
deadline for pool lift compliance is January
31, 2013. The industry fought the
good fight to secure a lengthy extension
to the compliance date, but the time has
now come to be compliant.
We are here as your resource, so if
you have any questions on pool lift
requirements please call me directly at
800-642-5313.
Jan Marie Chesterton
President