Amo Joined NYSTIA Board of Directors
The St. Lawrence County tourism leader begins a three-year term shaping state industry strategy.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People
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Tiffani Amo, who serves as the Director of Tourism for the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA). She will serve a three-year term following her election at the group's recent annual meeting.
Why it matters
The board position allows regional tourism leaders to influence statewide industry advocacy and policy efforts, providing a direct link between county-level tourism management and state-level organizational strategy.
Amo secured a three-year term on the board during the association's annual meeting in Corning. This appointment follows her three-year tenure as the Director of Tourism for St. Lawrence County.
The players
Tiffani Amo
The current Director of Tourism for the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce who has held the post since 2023.
New York State Tourism Industry Association
A statewide trade association that advocates for and promotes the tourism industry across New York.
The details
Amo was elected to the NYSTIA board during the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit in Corning. The election process integrates regional stakeholders into the association's governance, ensuring local perspectives from areas like St. Lawrence County inform state-level tourism promotional efforts and advocacy positions.
Timeline
Amo became Director of Tourism in 2023.
Amo was elected to the board during the annual meeting held from September 16-18, 2026.
Market Landscape
The election of new board members during the 2026 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards & Summit follows the association's established annual cycle for leadership renewals. This process maintains the continuity of state-level advocacy while rotating regional representation.
Operators in the tourism sector should monitor NYSTIA’s board-led initiatives for shifts in statewide marketing focus or legislative advocacy priorities. These policy signals influence the broader regional landscape and inform future promotional funding opportunities.
The takeaway
Board appointments serve as a key industry signal for where state-level focus is shifting in the coming years. Business owners should track the meeting minutes from upcoming NYSTIA board sessions to anticipate changes in state tourism marketing priorities.
Further reading
For more on industry leadership and organizational appointments, see People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by North Country Now.
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