Strategic Leadership With a recent CEO appointment and an active Board of Directors including regional hospitality and aviation leaders, Discover Long Island presents opportunities for executive-level partnerships and co-branded campaigns that leverage their leadership network to expand sponsor and advertiser programs.

Growth Funding Revenue scale of 100M–250M and a record visitor spend in 2022 signal strong marketing budget capacity for collaborative initiatives, destination experiences, and tech-enabled marketing solutions targeting tourism partners, hotels, attractions, and local businesses.

Audience Reach As the region’s official DMO with broad tourism reach and significant event engagement such as the large 2026 Annual Meeting, there are high-value opportunities for multi-channel advertising, content partnerships, and legacy programs with travel providers and hospitality suppliers.

Inclusive Tourism Achieving Certified Autism Center designation and ongoing accessibility initiatives create openings for partner programs in inclusive travel, adaptive-tourism experiences, and accessible-amenity packages appealing to family, group, and special-needs segments.

Heritage & Experiences Strategic tie-ins with Suffolk 250 and heritage/history tourism offer a strong vector for experiential packages, historic tours, and co-sponsored events, enabling partners to reach history-minded travelers and regional cultural institutions.