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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Stewart’s Shops is helping its home state recover from the huge success tourism suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Saratoga Springs-based convenience store retailer is partnering with the New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) to offset tourism-related losses in 2021. According to the organization, tourism is the third largest industry in the state.

Spending on travel in New York state fell 72 percent, or more than $ 50 billion, and employment in the leisure and hospitality industry has declined 48 percent since February 2020, NYSTIA reported.

“From a tourist perspective, Stewart’s Shops is New York’s leading operator of New York State Welcome Centers,” said Bob Provost, President of NYSTIA. “Most inland tourists travel by car and Stewart’s Shops provide travelers with comfort, convenience, cleanliness, quality products and hospitality. Stewart’s Shops make travel easy. They are an integral part of the formula for success in tourism.”

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With locations in 29 counties in New York State, Stewart’s Shops is more than active 335 C stores in New York and southern Vermont.