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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week 2020

Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, the official tourism promotion agency for Ontario County, will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) next week, May 3 through 9. The annual celebration recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of the U.S. travel industry. This year’s theme spotlights resilience and hope in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic: the Spirit of Travel…

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An Update From the Smith

We sincerely hope you and your loved ones remain healthy as we weather this devastating pandemic. Because you have been a loyal supporter of The Smith, we thought you would appreciate an update on our current situation. The Smith is in need of your support to sustain a bare bones operation while we wait for the ban on mass gatherings to be lifted. You may make a tax-deductible donation here. …

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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Awards Grants to Improve Accessibility and the Visitor Experience

CANANDAIGUA, NY –Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, the official tourism promotion agency for Ontario County, has announced grant awards totaling $25,750 awarded through the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection’s Visitor Experience Fund. This round of project awards – highlighting Accessibility for All – provides matching funds to improve accessibility and the visitor experience in Ontario County.  …

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Bristol Mountain Announced As The Winner Of The Nationwide I AM A Snowmaker Contest

CANANDAIGUA, New York (January 30, 2020) – The snowmaking crew from Bristol Mountain, N.Y., emerged as the winner in this year’s HKD Snowmakers and Ski Area Management Magazine “I AM a Snowmaker” nationwide contest. The seven finalists in the 2020 I AM a Snowmaker contest were: Aspen Snowmass, Colo.; Bristol Mountain, N.Y.; Eaglecrest Ski Area, Alaska; Gunstock, N.H.; Hunter Mountain, N.Y.; Killington Resort, Vt.; and Pats Peak, N.H. Each snowmaking crew created a compelling storytelling video for the contest, and the public voted for their favorite…

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