LONG ISLAND IS MAKING WAVES IN 2025
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EARNED MEDIA VS. PAID MEDIA
Discover Long Island positions our region as a premier destination through an integrated communications approach, consisting of earned media and paid media Both are crucial to the historic success of our organization, placing Long Island in front of the eyes of potential visitors from around the world.
Earned Media
Earned media is free, organic coverage from the press and social media influencers. This kind of exposure is “earned” through strong relationships with media and creative pitching. Discover Long Island’s Public Relations & Communications team works year-round to craft unique story angles to secure coverage that reaches far beyond our region, ensuring Long Island, and even more specifically, our valued partners get proper exposure.
Paid Media
Paid media is advertising through media. This includes digital ads, sponsored posts and articles, commercials, billboards, and more, where Discover Long Island pays to place our message in front of a targeted audience. Paid media gives us control over the timing and placement of our message.
Together, both earned media and paid media are key factors to building awareness of our destination and the continued success of the $7 5 billion tourism and hospitality economy. What is laid out in this digital flipbook is strictly earned media either generated or assisted by the Discover Long Island Public Relations & Communications team to highlight Long Island, DLI and/or specific DLI partners.
JANUARY
LI Herald: Recharge and Refresh: Post-Holiday Escapes on Long Island
LI Herald: Your Family’s Ultimate Holiday Playbook on Long Island
ILOVENY: 25 New York State Trips to Start Planning for 2025
ILOVENY: 8 Ways to Warm Up This Winter in New York State
ILOVENY: Cozy and Romantic New York State Winter Getaways
MTA Away: 15 Things to Do This Winter: 2024-25 Guide
Newsday: Best brunch restaurants on Long Island
East End Taste: Most Beautiful Towns in New York State
Sports Travel Magazine: New York State: A Regional Guide
ILOVENY: Things to Do in February in New York State
ILOVENY: This Winter’s Must-See Exhibits at New York State Museums
LongIsland com: Long Island MacArthur Airport Earns 2024 Tourism Trailblazer Award
Travel and Tour World: Celebrate the Holidays at the Southampton Inn
TBR Newsmedia: Landmarks and legacies of presidential history on Long Island
International:
Meine Reise Travel Mag (PRINT): Long Island holiday in the footsteps of The Great Gatsby
Selling Travel: Selling Travel’s Bucket List Adventures for 2025, including The Ryder Cup
Germany: Legendary golf games and equestrian sports with glamour
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Canoe Place Inn
East Wind Long Island
The Shoppes at East Wind
TopGolf Holtsville
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
Macari Vineyards
Sparkling Pointe
Vanderbilt Museum
Planting Fields Arboretum
Dave & Buster’s
Children’s Museum
Tanger Outlets
The Shoppes at East Wind CRESLI
Hicks Nurseries
CM Performing Arts
UBS Arena
LI Herald: Your Family’s Ultimate Holiday Playbook on Long Island
Amagansett
Bellport
The Bellport Inn
Greenport
East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation
Montauk, Navy Beach
The Crow’s Nest
Gurney’s Resort & Seawater Spa
Sag Harbor
American Hotel
Southampton
Shou Sugi Ban House
A Butler’s Manor
East End Taste: Most Beautiful Towns in New York State
TBR Newsmedia: Landmarks and legacies of presidential history on Long Island
Germany: Legendary golf games and equestrian sports with glamour
Newsday: Hotels planned for Long Island not enough to meet growing demand
Newsday: Winter break brings boost in sales for some Long Island businesses
World Atlas: Top 12 New York Towns To Visit In 2025
World Atlas: 14 Best Golf Courses in The United States
Islands: ‘Long Island’s Hidden Treasure’ Is a Walkable Waterfront Village Combining Beauty and History
New York Spaces: Why Is Long Island So Famous? Beaches, History, and Lifestyle
I LOVE NY: Your Guide to Winter Wellness in New York State
I LOVE NY: 14 Must-Visit Flower Farms in New York State
I LOVE NY: 14 Family-Friendly Black History Month Events in New York State
Haute Living: The Most Luxurious Hotels in The Hamptons to Book This Summer
The Sun Newspapers: The Jersey Gypsy’s LI Bucket List: from the Hamptons to Montauk
Media Decision: Love Sports? These Must-See Events Will Double as Your Dream Vacation
International:
Travel Weekly UK: A Gatsby-inspired adventure in New York State
The New Zealand Herald: Holidays outside of NYC: Leave the Big Apple and step back to the Gilded Age
The Latch (AUS): Step into Gatsby’s World with a New York Trip worth writing about
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Southampton Cooper’s Beach
Fire Island Lighthouse
Parrish Art Museum
Jones Beach Theater
Cradle of Aviation
Oheka Castle
Sagamore Hill
Planting Fields Arboretum
Camp Hero State Park
Sands Point Preserve
Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Topping Rose House
The Reform Club
EHP Resort & Marina
Canoe Place Inn & Cottages
A Room At The Beach
The Round Tree Amagansett
Haute Living: Where To Stay: The Most Luxurious Hotels In The Hamptons To Book This Summer
Pindar Vineyards
Jones Beach State Park
Oheka Castle
Fire Island Lighthouse
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
North Fork Wine Country
Macari Vineyards
Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
The Sun Newspapers: The Jersey Gypsy’s LI Bucket List: from the Hamptons to Montauk
North Fork Wine Country
Bethpage State Park
Oheka Castle
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Northport Chamber of Commerce
Port Jefferson Village
Suffolk County Parks
Danfords Hotel & Marina
The Sun Newspapers: The Jersey Gypsy’s LI Bucket List: from the Hamptons to Montauk
Islands: 'Long Island's Hidden Treasure' Is A Walkable
National Geographic Travel: 25 New Ways to See the U.S. in 2025
PR Newswire: Long Island Aquarium Celebrates 25 Years Making Waves
LongIsland.com: Governor Hochul Launches First Long Island Seafood Trail
Long Island Business News: Leaders talk tourism growth
AARP: How You Can Celebrate ‘The Great Gatsby’ Centennial
AOL: 15 Chic Hamptons Hotels That’ll Help You Channel Nancy Meyers This Summer
I LOVE NY: All Your Spring Weekends Planned in New York State
I LOVE NY: 23 Things to Do This April in New York
Newsday: Long Island businesses, experts debate benefits of daylight-saving time
International:
National Geographic UK: 100 years after Gatsby, New York is ready to party
Oheka Castle
Hilton Long Island
Bethpage Black
Long Island Railroad
Adventureland
Arbor View House Bed and Breakfast
Fire Island Ferries
Huntington Lighthouse Huntington Chamber of Commerce
Jones Beach State Park
Wild Play Jones Beach
Jones Beach Air Show
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Waterdrinker Family Farm
Overlook Beach
Long Island Restaurant Week
Fire Island Lighthouse
Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium Oheka Castle
National Geographic Travel: 100 years after Gatsby, New York is ready to party
Conde Nast Traveler: How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in Montauk
Conde Nast Traveler: 15 Major Sporting Events in 2025
Conde Nast Traveler: 11 Best Hotels in the Hamptons for a New York Summer Getaway
Conde Nast Traveler: EHP Resort & Marina Review
Conde Nast Traveler: Hero Beach Club Review
I LOVE NY: What to do Memorial Day Weekend in New York
I LOVE NY: 11 Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Destinations in New York State Image Magazine: The Hamptons: The ultimate country escape on an NYC break Newsday: New underpass opens linking Avalon Preserve Park to Stony Brook Harbor
Pop Culture Passport Podcast: Exploring The Great Gatsby’s Long Island with Vanessa Gordon
Travel and Tour World: Brand USA Invites Global Travelers to Discover the Ultimate U.S. Golf Experience, Beyond the Greens
Veranda: 18 Incredible Destinations Around the World to Visit This June
Wine Enthusiast: All About New York State Wine
Camp Hero State Park
Channing Daughters Winery
Daunts Albatross
Duryea’s
Gardiner County Park
Gurney’s Montauk
Hither Hills State Park
Lobster Roll Amagansett
Long Island Wine Country
Memory Motel
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk County Park
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Montauk Yacht Club
Montauket Hotel
Navy Beach Montauk
Ruschmeyer’s Inn
Sail Inn
Sole Beach Hotel
Suhru & Lieb Vineyards
The Bird
The Surf Lodge
Topping Rose House
Viking Fleet Montauk
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
Conde Nast Traveler: How to Throw a Perfect Bachelorette Party in Montauk
EHP Resort & Marina
Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce
Gurney’s Montauk
Hero Beach Club
Marram Montauk
Montuk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk Yacht Club
Reform Club
Seven Beach Lane
Sunset Beach Hotel
The Beach Club
The Pridwin
The Roundtree
The Surf Lodge
Conde Nast: 11 Best Hotels in the Hamptons for a New York Summer Getaway
Bethpage Black Golf Course
Bethpage Blue Golf Course
Bethpage State Park
PGA Championship
Crow’s Nest Inn
Ditch Plains
American Beech Hotel Coopers Beach
Duck Walk Vineyards
Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce
Greenport-Southold Chamber of Commerce
Gurney’s Montauk
Long Island Wine Country
Main Beach
Montauk Brewing Company
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Topping Rose House
I LOVE NY: 11 Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Destinations in New York State
Channing Daughters Winery Macari Vineyards
North Fork Chamber of Commerce, Sparkling Pointe
Suhru & Lieb Vineyards
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
Wine Enthusiast: An Insider’s Guide to the New York State of Wine
ABC-7 NY: Kickoff to a Long Island Summer live show at Jones Beach Air Show, (8:30-10:30)
AFAR: What if you could step into Gatsby’s world just for a weekend?
Conde Nast Traveler: 11 Best Wineries Near NYC for a Vineyard Getaway
Conde Nast Traveler: 19 Easy Weekend Getaways from NYC
Florida International University News: New York’s Coopers Beach named America’s best beach, 3 others stricken from top 10
Forbes: The Essential Guide to Wine Tasting in the North Fork of Long Island
I LOVE NY: 11 Path Through History Weekend Getaways in New York State
I LOVE NY: 25 Things to Do This Summer in New York State
I LOVE NY: 33 Things to Do This June in New York State
I LOVE NY: Where to Celebrate 2025 Pride in New York State
Island Outlook Connoisseur Media Radio: John Lynch talks with Mitchell Pally Interim President & CEO of Discover Long Island
Islands: One of America’s Best Small Airports is on a Popular Bustling Island with Great Amenities and Charm
Islands: The Trendy New York Destination with an Award-Winning Wine Country That Deserves NapaLevel Hype
LongIsland.com: Discover Long Island Continues Partnership with News 12 for Season Two of ‘The East End’
LongIsland com: Long Island Beaches Crowned Among Best in America by Dr Beach
PRNewswire: Long Island Aquarium Celebrates 25 Years with a Summer Full of Fun and Savings, Plus Otter Pups!
Travel + Leisure: Golf Tourism is on the rise, and these are the must-see tournaments
International:
Elite Magazine (Germany): The best experiences on Long Island Golf Bladet (Denmark, in print): Bethpage Black, Golf’s holy grail ready for the Ryder Cup Golf Bladet (Denmark/Sweden, in print): Experience Luxury on Long Island during the Ryder Cup Ireland’s Travel Trade Network (Ireland): I LOVE NY Brings 1920s Glamour to Dublin with New York State Promotional Evening Reise Tipps (Germany): ‘Best Beach in the USA’ on Long Island
TouristikNews.de (Germany): Long Island- Named the best beach in the USA
Atlantic Avenue Beach
Fire Island National Seashore
Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce
Hampton Jitney Inc
Hither Hills State Park
Kismet Beach
Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Wine Country
Mashomack Preserve
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
North Fork Chamber of Commerce
Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce
Shelter Island Country Club
Sound View Greenport
The Belvedere Guest House
The Chequit
The Maidstone Hotel
The Pridwin Hotel
Croteaux Vineyard
Hampton Jitney Inc.
Kontokosta Winery
Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Wine Country
Macari Vineyards
North Fork Chamber of Commerce
Palmer Vineyards
Riverhead Chamber of Commerce
Sparkling Pointe
The Lenz Winery
Bethpage Black Golf Course
Bethpage State Park
Long Island Rail Road
PGA Championship
Coopers Beach
East Hampton Chamber of Commerce
Greater
Main Beach
Bellport Inn
East Wind Long Island
Fox Hollow Catering & Conference Center
Hotel Indigo East
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Oheka Castle
OHK Bar & Restaurant
The Shoppes at East Wind
The Spa and Studio at East Wind
Report Colombia (in Spanish): Long Island, an undiscovered gem in New York - Report NewsColombia (DLI staff interview)
Newsday: 'Jaws' at 50: 50 things you need to know about Hollywood's first summer blockbuster
Road Trips for Families: Buckle Up! A Road Trip to the North Fork and Hamptons
Northeast Meetings & Events: Northeast Meetings + Events Spring/Summer 2025
Marina Life: Long Island Villages & Hamlets - Marinalife
NY Post: Viral Long Island: TikTok-inspired outings to scope out this summer
ABC Mundial (in Spanish): Long Island is a smart choice: Quality accommodations and beaches... just a stone's throw from Manhattan | ABC World
MSN: Buckle Up! A Road Trip to the North Fork and Hamptons
Forbes: Here’s Where To Find The Gilded Age In New York
ILOVENY: 30 Things to Do this July in New York State
Long Island Press: Long Island Press Power List honorees celebrated for impact, influence, hard work
NewsBreak: Discover Long Island 2025 Summer Campaign Underway Promoting Seasonal Leisure Travel
Longisland com: Discover Long Island 2025 Summer Campaign Underway Promoting Seasonal Leisure Travel
MSN: Buckle Up! A Road Trip to the North Fork and Hamptons
International:
South Coast Registrar (Australia): Visit New York's historic mansions ahead of new The Gilded Age season | South Coast Register | Nowra, NSW
Bedell Cellars
Coopers Beach
Ditch Plains
The East End Seaport Museum
Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard
Hotel Moraine
The Hyatt Place Long Island/East End
Long Island Aquarium
Long Island Wine Country
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Montauk Yacht Club
Navy Beach
Nookies
The Sagaponack
Silver Sands Motel
Pindar Vineyards
The Roundtree Amagansett
Union Burger Bar
Bethpage State Park
Bethpage Black Golf Course
Calissa Hamptons
Claude’s Restaurant
Danfords Hotel & Marina
Fire Island National Seashore
Gatsby Boat Tours
Gurney’s Montauk Spa & Resort
Hotel Indigo Long Island-East End
Huntington Chamber of Commerce
Hyatt Place Long Island East End
Hyatt Regency Long Island
Hilton Long Island/Huntington
Long Island MacArthur Airport
Long Island Rail Road
Long Island Wine Country
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
The Northport Hotel
Oheka Castle
OHK Bar & Restaurant
Planting Fields Arboretum
Residence Inn Long Island East End
Riverhead Chamber of Commerce
Sound View Greenport
Southampton Inn The Suffolk Theater
Suhru & Lieb Vineyards
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
Forbes | Here’s Where To Find
Oheka Castle
Old Westbury Gardens
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Reichert Planetarium
ion Museum
onal Seashore
Arthur Airport
um of American & Carriages
ne Country
unty Park
thouse Museum
al | Long Island is a hoice: Quality ions and Beaches from Manhattan
Golf Channel: Long Island Prepares for the 2025 Ryder Cup Hospitality Newsmaker: Discover Long Island Welcomes 2025 & 2026 FASNY Convention to Suffolk County
Longisland.com: Discover Long Island Welcomes 2025 & 2026 FASNY Convention to Suffolk County
LIBN: FASNY convention returns to Long Island in 2025, 2026
Newsday: Airbnb now charged with collecting Suffolk County occupancy tax instead of hosts in new agreement
Newsday: Spotted Lantern Flies Emerging on Long Island
City & State: The 2025 Long Island Trailblazers
FishingBooker: 10 Best Labor Day Fishing Destinations
International:
Urlaub & Reise News (German): Golden autumn of pleasure on Long Island between oysters, pumpkin fields and wine - Travel news from 15.07.2025 - Travel News
Bethpage Black Golf Course
Long Island Rail Road
Island
Hither Hills State Park
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Bedell Cellars
Lobster Roll LUNCH
Long Island Wine Country
Macari Vineyards
North Fork Chamber of Commerce
Marie Claire Travel: Where the Hamptons Still Feel Like the Hamptons
Long Island Business News: Historical tourism, ahead of America250, poised to boost LI economy
Planet Golf Review: Peter Ellegard: Love At First Sight
Newsday: Air Canada Strike Could Disrupt Flights to JFK LGA, here’s what travelers need to know
Amityville Record (LI Herald): Firefighters convention returns to Long Island
Long Island Business News: Long Island tourism hit $7.9B with record growth in 2024
USAE News: DLI x Ryder Cup feature on USAE’s homepage under CVB updates
Hospitality Newsmaker: Long Island Tourism Celebrates Three Consecutive Years of Record-Breaking Tourism Spending: Up 3.8% to $7.9 Billion
Going Places/Long Island Press: Discover Long Island Gets Ready to Welcome the World to 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage
Northeast Meetings + Events: The Island Next Door
Hospitality Newsmaker: Final Countdown Underway to the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black
Long Island Business News: Ryder Cup 2025 at Bethpage to boost Long Island economy
Wall Street Journal: Inside Bridgehampton, the Most Expensive Place to Buy a Home in New York
Belmont Park Village
Greater East Hampton Chamber of Commerce
Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa
Main Beach
Shou Sugi Ban House
The Maidstone Hotel
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Bethpage Black Golf Course
Curry Club at SaGhar
Danfords Hotel & Marina
Greater Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Indigo East End
Jerry & The Mermaid
Long Island Wine Country
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum
Montauk Downs State Park
Oheka Castle
Sparkling Pointe Vineyard
Aldo’s Coffee Company
Bethpage Black Golf Course
Lavender By The Bay Calverton Scotto Brothers
Channing Daughters Winery
Hampton Classic Horse Show
Mecox Beach
