#FLXperience Instagram contest recognized at social media awards
CANANDAIGUA --- An Instagram photo contest by the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection received an honorable mention at the 2015 Social Media Icon Awards in Miami this week…
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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Releases New Brochure
CANANDAIGUA --- Just in time for the summer season, the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection has released “50 Finger Lakes Must-dos,” a free, 8-page brochure that will inspire visitors and residents to engage in great activities and experience unique places throughout Ontario County.…
Read MoreVisitors Connection hosts Midwest Travel Writers Conference
CANANDAIGUA --- The Ontario County Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution recognizing May 2-10, 2015 as National Tourism Week in Ontario County…
Read MoreWinner of #FLXperience Headed to Naples, NY and Naples, Italy!
Julie Andzulis Instagrammed her way to winning vacations in Naples, New York, and Naples, Italy, as part of Finger Lakes Visitors Connection’s #FLXperience Foodie Revolution Contest. Throughout the summer, participants used the #FLXperience hashtag to post their best Finger Lakes foodie experience photos to Instagram or the blog at www.FLXperience.com. Using the handle @sweetiepunk, the Canandaigua resident shared images ofCafe Sol, Nedloh Hopsfest, Naples Hotel and other destinations around the region. …
Read MoreOntario County Tourism Launches "Christmas On Us"
If you have friends or family visiting forthe holidays, make sure they enjoy a “Christmas On Us"! “Christmas On Us” is a special holiday promotion being offered by Ontario County hotels and Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. Visitors staying two nights at any of the participating hotels during Christmas will receive a third night free, as long as one of those nights is actually on Christmas. …
Read MoreFinger Lakes Visitors Connection releases new #FLXperience guide
Canandaigua, NY - The official Ontario County tourism promotion agency, Finger Lakes Visitors Connection, has released a new #FLXperience Travel Guide, highlighting all the fun things to do in Ontario County, and encouraging people to share their experiences on Instagram using the hashtag #FLXperience…
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Announces NYS Named "Wine Region of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced New York State has been honored with the title of "Wine Region of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The publication cited the quality of wines, tremendous growth of the industry, and greatly improved business climate, particularly over the last four years with Governor Cuomo’s support. The award will be presented at the Wine Star Awards gala dinner on January 26 at the New York Public Library…
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Announces Funding for the North Shore Project
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today traveled to Canandaigua to announce the long-awaited kick off of the North Shore project, a local lakeshore development initiative that will transform 21 acres of dilapidated property into residential, retail and commercial space. The Governor today announced $1.5 million in additional state assistance – on top of $1.5 million designated through the 2013 Regional Economic Development Council process – enabling Phase 1 of the $120 million project to begin this year. The project is expected to create 175 permanent jobs and 400 construction jobs…
Read MoreOntario County Tourism announces Craft Beer #FLXperience Week
The Finger Lakes is quickly becoming known as a leader in the national craft beer industry, and the Craft Beer #FLXperience Week highlights a variety of Ontario County beer-related businesses during…
Read MoreDiscover All Things New Across New York State!
The 180-plus store Eastview Mall in Victor added a 140,000 square-foot Von Maur department store, the first Von Maur store in the Northeast. The anchor for a $55 million redevelopment project at Eastview Mall, Van Maur has been joined by ten new tenants in the renovated wing, including Brighton, Athleta, Papayrus, Brooks Brothers and Vera Bradley. www.eastviewmall.com…
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