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The Finger Lakes Region is a 9,000-square-mile four-season playground packed with wine, water and fascinating stories. We’ve shared some story angles relating to our history, culture, attractions and tourism trends. You’ll also find our press releases and recent articles to keep you informed on what’s happening in and around the Finger Lakes.
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For more information contact:
Brianna Francis
Madden Media
bfrancis@maddenmedia.com
Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council
585-484-8844
info@fingerlakestravelny.com
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Press Releases:
Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council Celebrates National Trails Day® on June 1, 2019
“Travel Matters” for National Travel and Tourism Week
Say “I Do” to a Finger Lakes Wedding Venue
Planning Your Vacation Leads to Actually Taking your Vacation
Tourism Industry Continues to Grow in Finger Lakes Region As New Businesses Open
Official Website for Finger Lakes Region Refreshed
Finger Lakes Tourism Promotion Agency Wins Tourism Excellence Award
Finger Lakes Tourism Promotion Agency Wins Top National Award
Finger Lakes Named Best Wine Region in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Award Contest
GlassBarge by the Corning Museum of Glass Lands in the Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council Supports Tourism Industry
Finger Lakes Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Sweet Spots and Dairy Desserts
National Travel and Tourism Week: May 6-12, 2018
Sustainable & Green: Finger Lakes Keeps “Eco-Friendly” Top of Mind
Regional Tourism Organization for the Finger Lakes names new Executive Director
Finger Lakes Region Releases List of Travel Trends for 2018
Tourism Assets Expand as New Businesses Open in the Finger Lakes
Off-Season Programming Supports Winter in the Finger Lakes
World Canals Conference Comes to Syracuse, N.Y.
Finger Lakes Regional Tourism Council Supports Tourism Industry
Research:
Destination Wide Market Analysis & Strategic Marketing Plan: Research Summary
Destination Wide Market Analysis & Strategic Marketing Plan
Economic Impact Report: Finger Lakes 2017
Check out some of our recent press coverage:
2023
Tripsavvy – 10 Most Beautiful Castles in New York State
Forbes – Over the Top Valentine’s Day Packages
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler – Harriet Tubman Historic Sites Tour
Tripadvisor – 8 Unexpected U.S. Spots to Celebrate Women’s History
AAA – 5 Roadtrips Every American Should Take
2022
Travel + Leisure – This New York State Region is One of the Best Places To Go in 2022
Time Out – Secret U.S. Wine Regions You Need To Know About
New York Times – Go Here, Not There: Vacation Alternatives for the Budget-Conscious
Fodor’s Travel – 12 Spectacularly Scenic Waterfall Drives Across the U.S.
Travel + Leisure – 20 Cool Places to Visit in Upstate New York
Traveling Mitch – The LivCo Walls: Explore the 9 Villages of Livingston County, NY Through Their Murals
Gateway Mavens – 17 Best Romantic Hotels in the Northeast USA
Good House Keeping – 40 Trips Every Woman Should Take Before She Dies
2021
2020
Buzzfeed – 16 Truly Interesting Places In The US That Belong On Your Post-Pandemic Travel List
MSN – Prepare for travel’s comeback: The 12 hottest destinations of 2021
Conde Nast Traveler – 9 Delicious Cheese Shops That Ship Nationwide
RV Lifestyle – Are these the best RV road trips in the U.S. for 2021?
Reader’s Digest – The Prettiest Lake in Every State
Departures – 5 Weekend Trips From NYC for the Perfect Fall Getaway
Thrillist – This Northeastern Wonderland Is So Much More Than Its Famous Lakes
Airbnb – Great Escapes Outside New York City
AARP – A 4-Day Road Trip in New York’s Finger Lakes Region
Travel + Leisure – Best Places to Travel in August
VOGUE – 5 Perfect (and Socially Distant) Summer Weekend Getaways From NYC
Chowhound – 15 Virtual Wine Tastings to Try When You Really Miss Going Out
Matador Network – The Iroquois White Corn Project is reintroducing traditional ingredients to New York
TravelPulse – How CVBs Are Supporting Communities During COVID-19
2019
Departures – Winter Vacations in the U.S. to Inspire Your Next Trip
The Travel Channel – The Prettiest Glamping Spots for a Fall Getaway
Bella NYC – Fall Getaways Within Easy Proximity Of NYC
Destination I Do – Spotlight: Upstate New York
USA Today 10Best – Check out these unique eateries formerly known as other things
TODAY Show – Cow cuddling lets people relax with help of friendly bovines
Wine Enthusiast – The Rise of Italian Grapes in American Vineyards
Travel + Leisure Magazine – Wine-tasting, pie making and fall foliage: a local’s guide to Finger Lakes
USA Today 10Best – Best Apple Orchard 2019
USA Today 10Best – Best Wine Region 2019
New York Times – Move Over, Therapy Dogs. Hello, Therapy Cows.
Globe and Mail – Weekend Getaway: See toys, trees, castles and more in New York’s Finger Lakes
Luxury Escapes Magazine – Getting Personal
Forbes – Ice Wine From Canada and New York State – Winemaking In The Extreme
2018
Travel and Leisure – New York’s Finger Lakes Wine Region
New York Post – The Unexpected Allure of Upstate New York
Departures.com Skaneateles – New York’s Christmas Town
New York Times – Luxury Camping in the Finger Lakes
Boston Globe – Actually Making Memories in the Finger Lakes
Forbes – Top Women’s History Landmarks in Every State
Conde Nast Traveler – 10 Best Places for Fall Foliage in New York State
Travel and Leisure – Historic Places to Celebrate Women’s History Month
Fathomaway.com – What to do in the Finger Lakes
Shape.com – Valentines Getaways
Brit.co – Wedding Venues
