cultural tourism initiative (cti)

The Cultural Tourism Initiative (CTI) was created to stimulate economic impact in communities throughout New York City and state, through promotion of and activities in cultural tourism. ABC/NY assists all types of arts organizations in developing collaborations with the travel, tourism, retail, and hospitality industries—as well as with other cultural and business partners—in order to maximize the success of projects that attract new visitors, create jobs, and foster local pride.  

Grant Program
In partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), grants of up to $25,000 are awarded each year to partnership-based cultural tourism projects. Potential applicants, especially first-time applicants, are strongly encouraged to attend a Cultural Tourism Workshop prior to submitting a Letter of Intent to Apply.

Workshop Series
Cultural tourism workshops are presented in different areas accross New York State. Each workshop presentation provides an overview of the cultural tourism industry and how to make the most of a partnership. The workshop series provides a hands-on approach to creating new cultural tourism projects and details the CTI grant guidelines and application.

Resources
Learn more about tourism development and promotion at the local, regional, and statewide levels in New York.

Questions about cultural tourism or the Cultural Tourism Initiative?  Contact us.

The Cultural Tourism Initiative is a program of the Arts & Business Council of New York, made possible by public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State arts agency.