named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Industry Partners Program
Connects members with specialized service providers offering tailored solutions in emergency communications, payment processing, procurement, and sustainability
Member Savings Programs
Facilitates discounted access to goods and services through partnerships with suppliers in energy, legal, technology, insurance, and facilities sectors
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Advocacy and crisis response during the COVID-19 pandemicProvided direct crisis response support and policy guidance to members during the onset of the pandemic, including successful advocacy for the classification of hospitality businesses as essential during the March 2020 shutdowns, enabling continued operations.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating member savings through vendor partnershipsResearches and identifies top industry providers and negotiates member savings programs through partnerships with leading vendors to support the operational needs of hospitality and tourism businesses.
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Trade Association Advocacy & Compliance 1 activity
- Legislative advocacy and lobbying for the hospitality and tourism industryRepresents over 1,000 hospitality industry members through legislative advocacy, lobbying in Albany, and direct engagement with state policymakers on issues including short-term rental regulations, ADA website compliance, data privacy, and financial recovery. Successfully advocated for the passage of legislation regulating short-term rentals and the restoration of $1 million annually to the Tourism Promotion Matching Grant Program.
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Organizing annual lobby day events in AlbanyHosts annual lobby day events in Albany to enable direct engagement between members, industry partners, and state legislators, strengthening advocacy efforts and policy influence.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizing professional development and networking eventsOrganizes annual events, including legislative receptions, webinars, hospitality education programs, and community-minded gatherings, to facilitate networking and professional development among hospitality and tourism industry peers.
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Professional Education and Certification for Financial and Estate Planners 1 activity
- Providing educational resources on compliance and regulatory updatesOffers in-person and virtual educational resources to keep members informed about compliance requirements, including regulatory updates to help protect businesses from fines and penalties, and guidance on federal and state programs such as PPP, SBA loans, and pandemic risk insurance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$883K
Contributions & grants$510K58%
Program service revenue$270K31%
Investment income$92K10%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$829K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$554K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.20M
Cash$107K
Investments$1.87M
Liabilities$211K
Net assets$1.99M
Liquid reserves28.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DORR | PRESIDENT | 40 | $173K |
board members · 24
- ALEX SPEKTOR — COMP. MEMBER
- ALLEN A FUSCO — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- AMY SMITH — LODGING MEMBER
- ANTHONY MANGANO — LODGING MEMBER (PAST CHAIR
- ARTHUR KEITH — LODGING MEMBER
- CHUCK IMHOF — COMP. MEMBER
- DANIEL HOMIK — LODGING MEMBER
- DAVID HART — LODGING MEMBER
- DONALD G BENNETT JR — CO-OP ORG.
- ERIC GULLICKSON — LODGING MEMBER
- ERIC RIDLEY — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
- FRANK STRANGIO — LODGING MEMBER
- GALEB RIZEK — LODGING MEMBER
- GENEVIEVE NORRIS — P&A COUNCIL CHAIR
- GEORGE NTIM — PAST CHAIRMAN
- HEMANT PATEL — LODGING MEMBER
- INGRID O'CONNELL — TEC CHAIR
- JIM LANDRIO — LODGING MEMBER
- JOHN FINNERAN — B&B CHAIRMAN
- K WILLIAM GUNTHER — LODGING MEMBER (PAST CHAIR
- KAREN RAMIREZ — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- KATHY MUNCIL — PAST CHAIRMAN
- KRISTEN REYNOLDS — NYS DMO CHAIRMAN
- LEOLA EDELIN — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Amusement parks, attractions, and museums Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Assembly Partner — Collaborates with the New York State Assembly on budget advocacy for tourism funding.
- Assemblymember Patricia Fahy Partner — Legislative champion and sponsor of the short-term rental regulation bill supported by NYSHTA.
- Barclay Damon Partner — Legal services provider offering representation to NYSHTA members in hospitality and tourism industry matters.
- Beacon Mobility Partner — Transportation services provider offering mobility solutions for NYSHTA members.
- Chambers of commerce Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Colleges and universities Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Convention and visitor bureaus Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Country inns and bed & breakfasts Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Discover Long Island Partner — Collaborates with NYSHTA on advocacy and policy guidance, particularly during the pandemic.
- Ecolab Partner — Provider of water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions for NYSHTA members.
- Efficiency Plus Partner — Energy efficiency solutions provider offering guidance on cost reduction and sustainability for NYSHTA members.
- Emerald Ecovations Partner — Supplier of sustainable, tree-free, and plastic-free foodservice and janitorial products for NYSHTA members.
- Fenimore Asset Management Partner — Investment management firm providing financial planning services to NYSHTA members.
- Ferguson Facilities Supply Partner — Supplier of maintenance, renovation, and cleaning supplies for hospitality facilities in New York.
- Fred and Gertrude England Hospitality Education Foundation, Inc. Partner — Receives voluntary contributions through NYSHTA for hospitality education purposes.
- Gallagher Partner — Insurance and risk management services provider for real estate and hospitality businesses.
- Global Industrial Partner — Supplier of material handling, janitorial, and maintenance products for NYSHTA members.
- Global Payments Partner — Payment technology company enabling seamless payment acceptance for hospitality businesses.
- Greenberg Traurig, LLP Partner — Provides lobbyist and legal counsel services to NYSHTA through Sam NeJame.
- Historical sites Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Hotel Association of NYC Partner — Supported NYSHTA's short-term rental regulation legislation through a formal support letter.
- Hotel Association of New York City Partner — Collaborates with NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC through shared representation on the board of directors
- Hotels, motels, resorts, and conference centers Partner — Member organization within the hospitality and tourism sector
- Mike Hoffman Partner — Owner of Turf Hotels and member providing testimonial on the value of NYSHTA advocacy.
- NYS Association of Counties Partner — Collaborated with NYSHTA on the development and advocacy for short-term rental regulation legislation.
- NYS Destination Marketing Organizations Partner — Collaborates with NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC through shared representation on the board of directors
- NYS Restaurant Association Partner — Collaborates with NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ASSOCIATION INC through shared representation on the board of directors
- NYSHTA PAC Government — Receives voluntary donations from members to support political advocacy efforts.
- New York State Association of Counties Partner — Co-hosted a webinar on the new Short-Term Rental law with NYSHTA.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Advocacy for Regulatory and Legislative Influencemethodology: collective-advocacyBy uniting member businesses in coordinated lobbying and coalition-based efforts, amplifies industry voice to shape legislation and regulation that supports fair competition and financial sustainability, because collective action yields greater political influence than individual efforts.
- Curated Partner Networks to Enhance Member Capacitymethodology: partner_network_curationBy identifying and connecting members with high-quality service providers, improves operational resilience and service quality, because trusted partnerships reduce search costs and implementation risk for small businesses.
- Level Playing Field Regulation for Short-Term Rentals and Transparent Pricingmethodology: level-playing-field-regulationBy advocating for standardized regulations and tax compliance for short-term rentals and transparent pricing, ensures fair competition with traditional hotels and secures public revenue, because uniform rules prevent market distortions and build public-sector trust in industry self-regulation.
- Policy Alignment Through Education and Trusted Advisor Positioningmethodology: policy-advisoryBy establishing credibility with policymakers through regulatory education and consistent engagement, produces more favorable and informed policy outcomes, because trusted advisor status enables preemptive influence on legislation before it takes harmful form.