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$1.2 million in lobby improvements, including new lighting, flooring and tech hope to create a more welcoming space for tourism groups.

The pandemic has caused chaos for businesses everywhere, especially the convention industry. Look no further than the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center which has been closed now for a year and a half. The facility is finally ready to reopen in early October.

U.S. border restrictions extension impacts tourism SHARE BUFFALO, N.Y. — This week, the U.S. government surprised many by choosing to extend border restrictions for Canadian travelers another month even as Canada plans to loosen its own rules on August 9. New York state Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, who has been pushing to open the border, said he was very disappointed. "Somebody at the federal level has to get their head out of their fifth point of contact, get together with the Canadia...

Visit Buffalo Niagara is looking to lure in-state visitors, and people from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

New bookings return to Buffalo Niagara Convention Center “We are starting to see some signs of growth and we are making some traction,” said Patrick Kaler, CEO and president of VBN, which oversees the center. Author: James Fink, Business First /Bizjournals.com Published: 5:28 AM EDT May 7, 2021 Updated: 5:28 AM EDT May 7, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — After sitting empty for 14 months, the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is starting to get back to ...

New digital guide will help travelers discover region's most iconic foods in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and Binghamton.

Western New York tourism agencies optimistic for spring, summer We do have so many things that people will be able to experience in our region, in a healthy and safe manner, Patrick Kaler of Visit Buffalo Niagara said. Author: Jackie Roberts, WGRZ Staff Published: 10:50 PM EDT April 3, 2021 Updated: 11:40 PM EDT April 3, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. — After a grim year for tourism internationally and right here in Western New York, the updated guidance fr...

WNY hoping to see bump in tourism WNY hoping to see bump in tourism. and last updated 2021-04-01 19:39:44-04 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Western New York is expecting to see a bump in tourism, now one full year after the pandemic started. “We just see a little more light at the end of the tunnel,” said Patrick Kaler, CEO and President of Visit Buffalo Niagara. “More Americans are feeling comfortable about traveling, and as people get vaccinated, we’ve been encouraging people...

Bills putting Buffalo on the map, attracting national attention and last updated 2020-12-14 20:07:55-05 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — It’s the one season Bills fans haven’t attended a single game at Bills Stadium, and the team is having their best season since the 1990’s. The team’s success is driving sales, and improving the perception of our city. “This is the best Bills team of my life,” said Jon Donoghue, a die-hard Bills fan. Many Bills fans are soaking up ...