Press Releases
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 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
Visit 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.
10 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.
2018 National Toy Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Today: Uno, Pinball, and Magic 8 Ball
Thursday, November 8, 2018 12:00 PM by Visit Rochester
Signs point to yes! After being named a finalist seven times, the mystical Magic 8 Ball has been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, alongside the popular card game Uno and the fast-paced,
Visit 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
Rochester Among Top Communities for Arts Vibrancy in the Country
Monday, May 8, 2017 5:00 PM by Rachel Laber
City ranks among top 20 on National Arts Vibrancy Index Rochester is one of the most arts-vibrant communities in the country, according to the National Center for Arts Research.
Rochester Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Receives National Award
Monday, May 8, 2017 12:00 PM by Visit Rochester
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham – Rochester/Chili earns Best Of The Best! Award The Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham-Rochester/Chili, located at 3258 Chili Ave., Rochester, N.Y., has been awarded the
