Press Releases
News releases from Visit Rochester and our member organizations keep travel journalists informed on the latest tourism and hospitality news in Rochester.
George Eastman Museum to reopen on July 26
Thursday, July 9, 2020 11:00 AM by Visit Rochester

The museum will be open for members only July 17–18 Rochester, N.Y., July 9, 2020— The George Eastman Museum has announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, July 26, at 11 a.m. The museum, which
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arts & culture, filmMajor Cultural Attractions Set to Reopen in Rochester Beginning June 27
Friday, June 26, 2020 9:00 AM by Visit Rochester

ROCHESTER, NY—Three of Rochester’s largest cultural attractions—the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG), Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC), and The Strong National Museum of Play—will open Saturday,
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arts & cultureVisit Rochester Introduces ROC Ready Promise for Rochester Businesses
Monday, June 22, 2020 12:00 PM by Rachel Laber

As Rochester and the Finger Lakes region continue to open safely, and smartly, Visit Rochester has introduced the ROC Ready Promise for Rochester businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry.
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Membership News, Tourism and Hospitality, Visit Rochester NewsVisit Rochester Launches Tourism Recovery Committees
Monday, May 11, 2020 12:00 PM by Visit Rochester
Visit Rochester Launches Tourism Reopening and Recovery Committees As our region prepares for a safe reopening, Visit Rochester, the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County, has announced
Visit Rochester Recognizes National Travel & Tourism Week 2020
Monday, May 4, 2020 12:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Theme of this year’s celebration honors the Spirit of Travel, recognizing strength and resiliency of travel and tourism industry Visit Rochester is recognizing National Travel & Tourism Week
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EventsVisit Rochester and State Tourism Association Partner on Mask Distribution
Monday, April 27, 2020 4:00 PM by Rachel Laber
Visit Rochester and New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association Distribute Protective Masks to Hospitality Industry Visit Rochester and the New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association
RMSC Announces New Exhibition Featuring Local Women Who Changed the World
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 11:00 AM by Visit Rochester

The Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) hosted a virtual event this morning announcing a new exhibition opening at the Museum in October. The Changemakers: Rochester Women Who Changed the
Visit Rochester Releases “Rochester Rising” Message to Greater Rochester Community
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Rochester is sharing a message of hope and resilience with the Greater Rochester community under the theme of “Rochester Rising.” Visit Rochester today
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Visit Rochester News, Tourism and Hospitality2020 Rochester Lilac Festival Postponed
Friday, March 20, 2020 7:00 PM
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Rochester Lilac Festival, originally scheduled for May 8-17, 2020 has been postponed. A statement from festival organizers reads: "As of today, we are being
Rochester Welcomes 2020 DECA Conference
Monday, February 24, 2020 4:00 PM by Rachel Laber

The best and brightest high school students will visit Rochester this week as more than 2,300 attendees of the New York State Distributive Education Clubs of America’s (DECA) Annual State Career