Category: Tourism

As Adirondack foliage nears its peak, crowded trailheads and cars lining road shoulders are increasing safety concerns for visitors, according to Spectrum News 1. Some trailheads sit beside roads posted at 55 … more: Adirondack foliage crowds raise roadside safety concerns

The 2026 New York State Fair drew 962,795 visitors, about 37,000 more than last year, and a Wayne County farm supplied potatoes for a popular fair booth, according to Spectrum News 1. The … more: State Fair draws 962,795 visitors as Wayne County potatoes feed popular booth

Tourism-dependent communities near New York’s Canadian border are preparing for another uncertain season as political tensions and unfavorable exchange rates weigh on cross-border travel, according to Spectrum News 1. Ellicottville business leaders say … more: Canadian tourism decline worries New York border communities

Municipal boards across the Finger Lakes are spending long summer meetings on a familiar tension: how to capture more tourist spending without changing the character residents value. From Seneca County to Schuyler … more: Finger Lakes Towns Weigh Summer Business Growth Options

International visitation to the Rochester metropolitan area fell 35.7% in 2025, a much steeper decline than the 2.5% drop recorded nationally, according to a new analysis of federal tourism data. The region … more: Rochester international tourism fell 35.7% in 2025, report finds

FLX Gateway has earned accreditation from the International Economic Development Council, placing the Schuyler County organization among 99 economic development groups holding the designation. The Accredited Economic Development Organization designation follows a … more: Schuyler County’s FLX Gateway earns international economic development accreditation

Local sales tax collections climbed across the Finger Lakes and Central New York during the first half of 2026, giving most county governments a stronger revenue picture heading into the second … more: Sales tax growth accelerates across Finger Lakes and Central New York, but gains remain uneven

Tour Cayuga recognized seven partners and community leaders June 17 during its annual Where Tourism Meets Community luncheon at Emerson Park Pavilion on Owasco Lake. The 2026 Commemorating America 250 Tourism Awards … more: Tour Cayuga honors America 250 tourism award winners

New York ranked fourth in a new WalletHub analysis of the best and worst states for summer road trips in 2026. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 32 … more: New York ranks fourth among best states for summer road trips

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday period, according to a new forecast from AAA. The travel organization said … more: AAA expects record 72.2 million Americans to travel during July 4 holiday period

Drive west on Route 414 toward Waterloo and the skyline tells a story. Where Seneca County travelers once saw little more than open fields and the occasional farm stand, a sprawling resort … more: How del Lago Reshaped Entertainment in the Finger Lakes

More than 20 events and community programs across Cayuga County will receive funding through Tour Cayuga's 2026 Tourism Support Grant program. The organization announced that $30,000 has been awarded to 22 recipients … more: Tour Cayuga awards $30,000 to support local events

Tourism leaders, business owners and community organizations from across Cayuga County will gather in Auburn next month for a summit focused on the role tourism plays in the local economy and community … more: Tour Cayuga to host tourism summit in Auburn next month

AAA says a record 45 million Americans are expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend this year, a sign that demand for leisure travel remains strong even as fuel prices continue climbing and … more: AAA expects record Memorial Day travel as higher gas prices test consumers

Tourism officials in Cayuga County say visitors spent more than $157 million locally in 2024, supporting jobs, businesses, and local tax revenue across the county as communities marked National Travel and Tourism … more: Cayuga County tourism generated $157 million in visitor spending last year

Cayuga County’s signature dessert tour is back for another season, inviting residents and visitors to explore dozens of local stops as part of a self-guided experience that blends small business promotion with a … more: Sweet Treat Trail returns to Cayuga County with America 250 theme

The Efficiency of Doing Less Anyone who has tried to do the Finger Lakes in a single weekend knows that, while it might be possible, it’s certainly close to impossible. With eleven … more: Why the ‘Slow Travel’ Movement is Taking Over the Finger Lakes This Season

Seneca County officials will get a closer look at the future of local tourism development during a special committee meeting next week. The county’s Economic Development, Tourism and Housing Committee is scheduled … more: Tourism strategy presentation headlines Seneca County committee meeting

Cayuga County tourism officials are now accepting applications for a grant program aimed at boosting events and programming that draw visitors and showcase the region’s history and culture. The Tour Cayuga Tourism … more: Tour Cayuga opens applications for 2026 tourism support grant