Business leaders are gathering in the state capitol for a summit to discuss how to boost tourism in New York.

The tourism industry is the 5th largest employer in the state.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says the summit will continue his administration's dialogue with business leaders on job creation ideas.

Cuomo's administration says during the tourism summit, there will breakout sessions to focus on tourism that is driven by sports and other events as well as agriculture, cultural and historic destinations.

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