Press Releases
News releases from Visit Rochester and our member organizations keep travel journalists informed on the latest tourism and hospitality news in Rochester.
Author: Rachel Laber
Rachel Laber is the Director of Communications and Public Relations for Visit Rochester. If you are interested in learning more about Rochester and the Finger Lakes, contact Rachel at (585) 279-8325. Journalists, bloggers, and travel writers interested in visiting the Rochester/ Finger Lakes region learn more here.
Visit Rochester Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week 2021
Monday, May 3, 2021 1:00 PM by Rachel Laber
Following a challenging year for the travel and tourism industry, Visit Rochester is excited to recognize National Travel & Tourism Week, May 2-8, 2021. The theme of National Travel & Tourism Week
Visit Rochester Encourages Locals and Visitors to “Rediscover Rochester”
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 10:00 AM by Rachel Laber
Rochester residents encouraged to stay local and be a “tourist in their own town” As more businesses in the Rochester region continue to reopen, Visit Rochester, the official tourism promotion agency
Visit 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.
Visit 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
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
Convention & Competitions to Draw Thousands of Visitors to Rochester Over Weekend
Friday, January 17, 2020 9:00 AM by Rachel Laber
Four large events will bring out-of-town visitors to Rochester, NY this upcoming weekend, January 17- 20. Upcoming events include the annual convention for the New York State Association of
Rochester Hotel Association Awards Student Scholarships
Monday, January 6, 2020 3:00 PM by Rachel Laber
The Rochester Hotel Association (RHA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the David Crumb Excellence in Hospitality Scholarship. The RHA awards several scholarships every year to Hospitality
Visit Rochester Announces New Event Services Hire
Friday, November 1, 2019 6:00 PM by Rachel Laber
Visit Rochester is pleased to announce that Amber Brewer has joined the organization as Event Service Specialist. When a convention, conference or competition decides to hold a future event in
Visit Rochester President & CEO Receives Industry and Career Achievement Awards
Friday, November 1, 2019 1:00 PM by Rachel Laber
Photo credit: James Montanus Visit Rochester is pleased to announce that Don Jeffries, the organization’s President & CEO, has been recognized with two significant industry and career achievement
Rochester to Welcome American Council of the Blind Annual Conference
Thursday, June 27, 2019 3:00 PM by Rachel Laber
One of the largest annual events in the blind and visually impaired community will take place in Rochester this July. The 2019 American Council of the Blind Conference and Convention will be held in
