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News releases from Visit Rochester and our member organizations keep travel journalists informed on the latest tourism and hospitality news in Rochester.
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Rochester organizations work overtime to save Halloween by safe-ing Halloween
Monday, October 19, 2020 12:00 PM by Visit Rochester

KidsOutAndAbout.com and the Empire State Maker Faire have front-row seat to human ingenuity When cities like Los Angeles first announced the cancellation of trick-or-treating in 2020, it made
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Membership News, Tourism and HospitalityGeorge Eastman Musuem Opens New Thomas Tischer Visitor Center
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:00 PM by Visit Rochester

The new Thomas Tischer Visitor Center at the George Eastman Museum is officially now open. The Thomas Tischer Visitor Center includes the ESL Federal Credit Union Pavilion, which will serve as the
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arts & culture, filmGeorge 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 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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EventsRochester 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
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Membership News, Tourism and HospitalityVISIT ROCHESTER HOSTS “EXPLORE ROCHESTER UNDER THE DOME” EVENT
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 8:00 AM by Visit Rochester

Tradeshow-style Expo Showcases Rochester’s Tourism Treasures On Tuesday, September 17, Visit Rochester will host “Explore Rochester Under the Dome,” a tradeshow-style expo designed to introduce the
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EventsWorld Video Game Hall of Fame 2019 Finalists Revealed
Thursday, March 21, 2019 11:00 AM by Visit Rochester

World Video Game Hall of Fame Reveals 12 Finalists (Public May Vote in “Player’s Choice” Ballot) Which video games will make it into the World Video Game Hall of Fame this May? Will Centipede devour
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Membership News11th Annual New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 10:00 AM by Visit Rochester

11th Annual New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival Celebrates Winter & Wine on February 16 Sip, sample and savor at the ice wine event in Fairport. The 11th annual New York Ice Wine &