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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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Visit Rochester Celebrates Staff Promotions
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 5:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Visit Rochester, the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County, is pleased to announce the promotion of Gregory LaDuca to Vice President of Industry Relations and Visitor Experience, Jeanine
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Visit Rochester NewsRochester 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
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ConventionsRochester to Host the Nation's Leading Adaptive Sports Conference
Thursday, May 16, 2019 3:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Adapt2Achieve Annual Leadership Conference Scheduled June 3-5, 2019 The Nation's Leading Adaptive Sports Conference Will Bring Approximately 200 Professionals to Rochester, New York Disabled Sports
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Conventions, SportsVisit Rochester’s Amanda Pfeil Receives Prestigious Certified Meeting Professional Credential
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 11:00 AM by Rachel Laber
Visit Rochester is pleased to announce that Amanda Pfeil, Director of Event Services, has successfully received her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential from the Events Industry Council.
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awards10 Reasons to Write about Rochester in 2019
Thursday, January 31, 2019 12:00 PM by Rachel Laber

Discover ten (of the many) reasons to write about Rochester, NY in 2019. Rochester is the third largest city in New York State, and is one of the most arts-vibrant cities in the country.
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arts & culture, press release, Sports, awardsVisit Rochester's Rachel Laber Pulvino Recipient of Young Professional Leadership Award
Monday, October 22, 2018 4:00 PM by Visit Rochester

Visit Rochester is proud to announce that Rachel Laber Pulvino, Director of Communications and Public Relations, has received the 2018 Young Professional Leadership Tourism Excellence award from the
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press release, awardsMonroe County to Host New York State Association of Counties Conference
Thursday, September 20, 2018 9:00 AM by Rachel Laber

Monroe County to Host New York State Association of Counties Conference County officials and executives from across the state to gather in Rochester Rochester, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2018 – County Executives
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Conventions, MeetingsRochester, N.Y. to Welcome Thousands of Athletes, Families and Fans for Summer Sports Events
Friday, June 15, 2018 9:00 AM by Rachel Laber

Rochester, N.Y. to Welcome Thousands of Athletes, Families and Fans for Summer Sports Events Athletes and their guests to travel from across the United States for multiple events in June This June,
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SportsNew York Association of Future Farmers of America Convene in Rochester
Thursday, May 17, 2018 11:00 AM by Rachel Laber

New York Association of Future Farmers of America Convene in Rochester Visit Rochester is pleased to welcome the New York Association of Future Farmers of America (FFA) to Rochester for the group’s
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Conventions2018 Explore Greater Rochester Visitor Guide Now Available
Friday, April 13, 2018 12:00 PM by Rachel Laber

The 2018 Explore Greater Rochester Guide , the official visitor’s guide to Greater Rochester and Monroe County, is now available. The Explore publication is a partnership between Visit Rochester and