Tourism Partners

Collaborate with Visit Ithaca

The Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Ithaca) promotes visitor-ready accommodations and attractions across Tompkins County. Our staff promotes leisure travel, group travel, supports meeting planners, and operates two Visitor Centers -- we are here to inspire overnight visitation, and to help people make the most of their time while exploring Ithaca and Tompkins County.

Advertising and Marketing opportunities:

Travel Guide Advertising 2026 and Co-op Programs (deck and form)

2026 Ad reservation & sponsorship form (form only)

Ithaca Loves Teachers Sponsorship Prospectus 2026 (deck)

Marketing resources:

Tips for Maximizing Your Google Business Profile 

Small Business Offer Ideas for Ithaca Loves Teachers

Mobile pass programs:

Art Seek Poster (program will relaunch in Fall 2026)

Farm to Fork Tourism Partners

Visit Ithaca Agriculinary Microgrant Program - now open!

Microgrants of up to $2000 will be available to farm, agriculinary businesses, and restaurants looking to start new agriculinary enterprises or to market or expand existing enterprises. The purpose of the matching grant is to help kick-start new farm ventures or expand existing ventures, with a focus on initiating or expanding visitor-ready tourism opportunities in Tompkins County.

2026 Microgrant Application -- PDF with grant details, application, and final report form.

Key dates: 2026 Microgrants have been fulfilled

• 1st round of applications open January 26, 2026
• Workshop for applicants on Wednesday, February 4th, 12-1pm (not required)
• 1st round of applications closes February 23, 2026
• 2nd round pending the awards of the first round

Have questions about the Agriculinary microgrant? Please contact Lucy Williams at lucy@visitithaca.com with any questions.

Examples of projects awarded microgrants in 2025 include the following: