SCVA to Join NYSHTA Legislative Networking Breakfast at Resorts World Catskills on February 21st
January 29th, 2025- Monticello, NY – The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is proud to participate in the upcoming New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSHTA) Legislative Networking Breakfast, taking place Friday, February 21, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 AM at Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, NY.
This important industry gathering will bring together state elected officials, hospitality leaders, and tourism professionals for a morning of networking, advocacy, and discussion on key issues impacting the travel and tourism sector.
Roberta Byron-Lockwood, President and CEO of the SCVA, will provide an update on the Sullivan Catskills’ tourism industry, highlighting current business and leisure travel trends and the region’s ongoing contributions to New York’s visitor economy. Mark Dorr, President of NYSHTA, will deliver a legislative update, offering insights into state policies affecting hospitality and tourism and what they mean for businesses in the Sullivan Catskills.
Key legislative topics on the agenda include Short-Term Rental Law (Registration and Tax Collection), ADA Website Lawsuit Bill, Tourism Matching Grants Program, State- Mandated Hotel Heat/AC Bill, Hotel Rewards Data Privacy Bill, Hotel Resort Fees Bill and more.
The Legislative Networking Breakfast is sponsored by Delta, Enterprise, and Highgate and serves as a key opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of hospitality and tourism in New York.
For more information or to sign up please visit https://web.nyshta.org/events/Catskills-
Legislative-Breakfast-Reception-1121/details
About the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association
The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is the official destination marketing organization for Sullivan County, dedicated to promoting the region’s rich history, vibrant arts scene, outdoor recreation, and world-class hospitality. SCVA works to drive economic development by attracting visitors and supporting the local tourism industry.
About the New York State Hospitality and Tourism Association (NYSHTA)
NYSHTA is the oldest state lodging association in the country, founded in 1887 in Saratoga Springs. Today, the association includes members from nearly all segments of the tourism industry. The mission of NYSHTA is to lead and protect the New York State hospitality and tourism industry by providing advocacy, education, and resources.
Contact: Skylar Strauss – sis@scva.net
