Tourism spending in Buffalo hits $2 billion
BY MICHELLE KEARNS for Visit Buffalo Niagara BUFFALO – Visitor economic impact in Erie County has surpassed pre-pandemic levels: Traveler spending rose 14 percent and hit a record $2.2 billion…
Maid of the Mist to launch on April 1
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NIAGARA FALLS — For the second consecutive season, the Maid of the Mist will launch on the earliest date in the storied history of one of North…
Canalside tops 1.5 million visitors this summer
BUFFALO — An estimated 1.5 million visitors spent time at Canalside this summer, up from approximately 1 million in 2015, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. In addition, the Outer Harbor…
‘Old Stone Chimney’ moved for better viewing
NIAGARA FALLS — An 18th century chimney, which has been moved multiple times, outliving a fort and a home that had been attached to it, has found another new home…
State tourism campaign to highlight Niagara Falls, Rochester, Ellicottille
ALBANY — A new I Love NY advertising campaign will promote travel throughout New York State’s 11 vacation regions, encouraging New Yorkers and visitors to take advantage of the state’s…
No construction related lane closures on highways this weekend
ALBANY — State road and bridge construction projects are suspended through Tuesday to allow for easier travel throughout New York State this Memorial Day holiday weekend. “Memorial Day Weekend is…
New ‘Discover Niagara’ shuttle is set for summer
LEWISTON — A new shuttle service, designed to move tourists — and residents — along the western edge of Niagara County, will begin operation on Thursday. The “Discover Niagara” shuttle…
HELEN BACH: Industry tourism adds to local tourism industry
Heritage n. — “any attribute or immaterial possession that is inherited from ancestors” Rust Belt — “…By the 1980s, the Rust Belt became what the Dust Bowl had been to…
Tourism center opened for local businesses to market directly to visitors
NIAGARA FALLS — A new program at the Niagara USA Official Visitor Center invites local attractions, wineries, tour companies and restaurants to send a representative to speak directly with visitors…
Explore Buffalo Bike Tours begin May 15
BUFFALO — Explore Buffalo’s Bike Tours kick off May 15 with their “Luxury Living: Delaware District by Bike.” The “Luxury” tour meets up at 10 a.m. in front of the…
