Syracuse in the News
Syracuse restaurant featured on The Food Network show
12/01/2011Source: Danica Bryant Kaltaler
In 2010, Syracuse received national attention for its impressive food scene on Travel Channel's popular show "Man v. Food." Now the Salt City's cuisine is back under the spotlight… more »
Syracuse Ranked #6 on SportsBusiness Journal's List of Top Minor League Markets
12/01/2011Source: Danica Bryant Kaltaler
Syracuse ranked sixth out of 241 on the SportsBusiness Journal's list of top minor league markets in 2010. The Salt City jumped 153 spots from the previous season after ranking… more »
Destination CNY: Sporting events, shopping and Syracuse Nationals help the region's tourism industry to rebound
11/27/2011Source: Charles McChesney / The Post-Standard
Journalist Charles McChesney, Syracuse Post-Standard, highlights the importance of Central New York's tourism industry as it relates to the local economy, in his article published Sunday, November 27, 2011. Photo credit: David… more »
Where to Find Great Apple Orchards
09/01/2011Source: Adam H. Graham / Photograph by Alanna Hale - National Geographic
As a result of Adam Graham's media stay in October 2010, National Geographic Traveler featured the Finger Lakes region in its September 2011 publication. Graham's article titled, "Where to Find… more »
Truck show coming to fairgrounds; expected to bring millions in travel spending
04/04/2011Source: 9wsyr.com
Right Coast Inc., the folks behind the Syracuse Nationals classic car show are bringing another big show to the NYS Fairgrounds in May. The "King of Trucks All Truck Super… more »
Souped-up trucks coming to the state fairgrounds
04/04/2011Source: Mike McAndrew / The Post-Standard
Onondaga County is expecting more than 25,000 people for the new truck show scheduled for Memorial Day weekend at the NYS Fairgrounds. The "Regional International King of Trucks All Truck… more »
Syracuse gets ready for 30,000 bowlers
04/02/2011Source: 9wsyr.com
The finishing touches are being put on the 48-lane bowling center at the Oncenter Complex that will be the home of the 2011 USBC Women's Championships. The City of Syracuse… more »
Getting ready for bowlers
04/02/2011Source: CNYCentral.com
David Holder, president at the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, speaks about the preparations that are being done to welcome 30,000 bowlers and their guests to Syracuse for the 2011… more »
Oncenter, Visitors Bureau hire convention development director
01/26/2011Source: Mike McAndrew / The Post-Standard
The Oncenter Complex has partnered with the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau to hire a new position for both organizations. William Adams, the new Convention Development Director, will work out… more »
Behind the scenes, the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau makes an impression on travel writers interested in the Salt City.
01/13/2011Source: The Eagle
The Eagle reports on just what it takes for the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau to host a travel writer in the area. When a travel writer wants to visit the… more »
Innovation Central; Syracuse is an economic, educational and cultural hub with inspiration at heart
01/01/2011Source: Meetings Focus East
Syracuse earns the spotlight in the February 2011 issue of Meetings East Magazine. Journalist Jeff Heilman highlights why Syracuse is a fabulous meetings destination, and home to inspiration and entrepreneurship.… more »
Deals at Syracuse mall
10/09/2010Source: The Ottawa Citizen
The largest shopping mall in Central New York is celebrating its 20th anniversary in October. Carousel Center will host a week-long celebration with music, fun, special deals and more. Click… more »
Ironman Team
09/15/2010Source: Matt Michael - Freelance Writer
By Matt Michael At first glance, it might seem like Sharon Pudney, Eileen Sweeney and MaryLou Plante are taking the easy way out for the Ironman 70.3 Syracuse triathlon. Rather than taking… more »
Press conferences can pay off for meetings, events
09/01/2010Source: Small Market Meetings
Vickie Mitchell, of Small Market Meetings, writes about the power of press conferences for meeting planners to publicize their events. With help from the host city's convention and visitors bureau,… more »
Sports a big player in Syracuse area tourism
02/21/2010Source: Chris Wagner / The Post-Standard
The Greater Syracuse area is a popular location for a variety of sporting events and competitions. Post-Standard report Chris Wagner reports on the sports tourism industry in Syracuse. Click the… more »
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: Success fosters more success
02/07/2010Source: Tom Caprood / The Record
SYRACUSE — Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has become a household name across the state, as well as the country, but few may realize the economic impact that success has fostered… more »
Sold out game could be big for area business
02/04/2010Source: Megan Coleman / CNYCentral.com
SYRACUSE -- Excitement is building on the Syracuse University campus, and the big event is still more than three weeks away. It's the Big East basketball battle that has everyone… more »
New York destination bureau gets DMAP seal of approval
01/15/2010Source: Ian Whiteling - Meetings Review
The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has recently been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Programme (DMAP) for 2009-2013. The SCVB is one of only three destination marketing organisations… more »
Destination Marketing Organization accreditation for convention and visitors bureau
01/14/2010Source: News 10 Now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The Syracuse and Onondaga County Convention and Visitors Bureau is claiming something of an elite status. It's won accreditation as a Destination Marketing Organization, one… more »
"Wicked" comes to Syracuse
01/14/2010Source: News 10 Now
It may have been an untold story before but millions around the world now know the story of the Wicked Witch of the West by heart. The award-winning … more »
Visitor's bureau debuts online store
12/19/2009Source: CNYCentral.com
The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau has debuted an online gift shop, one of the few merchandise portals of its kind among national bureaus of its size. The shop is selling… more »
Syracuse Tourism
12/16/2009Source: A TV Morning in Ottawa, ON
/A\ Morning's Lianne Laing talks to the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau about holiday shopping across the border.… more »
A Building Boom
12/01/2009Source: Ilona Kauremszky, One+ Magazine
Syracuse, N.Y.-quickly earning the accolade as "Emerald City" for environmental breakthroughs-recently staged a Healthy Buildings Conference for academic researchers and other professionals from architecture, building products and services, public health,… more »
President of the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau speaks to WNYT in Albany about Syracuse
11/28/2009Source: WNYT
On Saturday, November 28, David Holder, President of the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, appeared on Albany's News Channel 13 Weekend Today on WNYT to talk about what Syracuse has… more »
Syracuse NY and the Everson Museum
11/18/2009Source: Albany Hudson Valley Travel Examiner Victoria Moran
The Everson's latest art show is a must see. The Everson Museum in Syracuse is presenting a terrific exhibit until early January 2010. Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies… more »
Syracuse, New York: Best Places
11/09/2009Source: Onboard Informatics, U.S. News
Sometimes called "the city that salt built," Syracuse has, in reality, a number of assets that have made it the metropolis it is today. Proximity to the Erie Canal made… more »
What It's Like to Live in a City with a Real Winter
11/05/2009Source: Shannon Petrie, FrontDoor.com
For some, chilly weather and a heavy snowfall are a welcome treat once -- maybe twice -- a year. School is cancelled, down jackets and scarves are excavated … more »
Syracuse mentioned in Albany, NY blog
10/23/2009Source: Jen Smith - Parenting Blog - www.timesunion.com
I received this email and thought I would pass it along. Not sure we'll be doing this any time soon... I can't even handle the ride from Latham to Niskayuna!… more »
Road trip to Syracuse NY
10/13/2009Source: Andrea Tompkins
Members of the media in Kingston and Ottawa, Ontario welcomed the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau for the second annual Canadian media blitz early this July. With the assistance… more »
Syracuse convention bureau reaches Pinnacle again
10/07/2009Source: John Mariani / The Post-Standard
Syracuse, NY -- The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau and Onondaga County will receive Successful Meetings Magazine’s prestigious Pinnacle Award this morning. The national award recognizes communities that have… more »
Turning Stone preps for PGA championship play
09/28/2009Source: 9WSYR.com
Verona (WSYR-TV) - It's already hosted one of the world’s top athletes only a few weeks ago, and now the Turning Stone Resort is preparing to host a whole… more »
Onondaga County to host national snowshoe championship
09/24/2009Source: Syracuse.com
Syracuse, NY -- Onondaga County's Highland Forest Park will play host in March to the United States Showshoe Association's 2010 PowerSox U.S. National Snowshoe Championships. More than 300… more »
U.S. National Snowshoe Championships coming to CNY
09/24/2009Source: News 10 Now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Many in Onondaga County will be breaking trails this winter as part of the 2010 PowerSox U.S. National Snowshoe Championships. Announced at a press conference… more »
Life in the Slow Lane: Navigating the Erie Canal
09/18/2009Source: William Neuman/The New York Times
ON THE ERIE CANAL, N.Y. - With a hand on the sturdy brass tiller I sighted ahead and steered our boat, the Seneca, down the center of the placid green… more »
Once in a Lifetime Art Experience Just a Short Drive Away
09/01/2009Source: Connections Magazine
This Fall, where will you find some of the world's most famous Impressionist art pieces - New York City? ...maybe Philadelphia? Actually, Syracuse, NY, less than three hours away and… more »
Pass designed to draw out-of-town visitors
08/24/2009Source: News 10 Now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Tourism officials are testing new ideas to attract and keep people in Syracuse. Officials with the Convention and Visitors Bureau unveiled the so-called "Surprise Me"… more »
Syracuse tourism officials launch discount card program
08/24/2009Source: Syracuse.com
The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau launched a program Monday that offers discounts at more than 250 Syracuse-area attractions, restaurants and stores. The bureau said the goal of the… more »
Syracuse tourism staff thank area cab drivers with car washes, honor one driver
08/07/2009Source: The Post-Standard
How do you say thanks to a cab driver? Try a free car wash. The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau staff Friday gave free car washes to local taxi cabs to… more »
Syracuse taxi drivers get free car wash
08/07/2009Source: 9WSYR.com
Syracuse (WSYR-TV) - The taxi drivers of Syracuse are getting a special thank you. The Syracuse Convention and Visitor's Bureau provided free car washes by the staff of the SCVB, as… more »
Taxi driver goes 'the extra mile'
08/07/2009Source: CNYCentral.com
SYRACUSE -- The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau is showing its appreciation for hard working taxi cab drivers in the area. Friday, they held the 2nd Annual Taxi Car Wash in… more »
First Iron Girl triathlon in the Northeast draws 463 women to Oneida Shores Park
07/26/2009Source: James T. Mulder / The Post-Standard
Syracuse, NY - As the sun split through the clouds, 463 women began charging into Oneida Lake at 7 a.m. today to compete in the first annual Aflac Iron… more »
More than 600 women to compete in triathlon at Oneida Lake Sunday
07/24/2009Source: Tom Leo/The Post-Standard
Rachel Arcaro has played most of the traditional sports at different times in her life. As a youth and then as a student at Hannibal High School, she played basketball,… more »
Part 1: What is the Iron Girl triathlon?
07/09/2009Source: Allison Lazarz, News 10 Now
ONONDAGA COUNTY, N.Y. -- You'll see a scene similar to this one at Oneida Shores Park on July 26th. More than 600 women have signed up to take part in… more »
Interview about Syracuse area events, dining and things to do on a morning show in Ottawa
06/30/2009Source: 'A' Morning, Ottawa
A representative from the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau speaks about the highlights in the Syracuse area - including popular restaurants as well as great events happening throughout the summer… more »
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que voted America's best barbecue in ABC's
05/23/2009Source: Tim Knauss / The Post-Standard, photo courtsey of Al Campanie / The Post-Standard
Syracuse, NY - Today was just another day at the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Syracuse -- motorcycles parked outside, blues music blaring from the speakers and diners elbow deep in their… more »
Skaneateles named #39 in the New York Post's list of the top 100 places to visit this summer in a 6 hour radius from NYC
05/01/2009Source: New York Post
#39 SKANEATELES,NEW YORK THE MISSING HAMPTON TRAVEL TIME 4 hours by car WHY? This postcard-nice town on Lake Skaneateles is the gateway to the Finger Lakes. It has the charm and beauty of… more »
Agriculture shows, conventions help boost CNY economy
04/08/2009Source: Syracuse.com
Geddes, NY -- More than 4,000 people are in town for the Dairy Carousel that starts today at the state fairgrounds in Geddes -- the largest dairy cattle show in… more »
Dining Week draws record crowds / New restaurants open
03/05/2009Source: Syracuse.com
Downtown restaurants must be wondering if it should be Dining Week every week of the year. The Dining Week promotion features 17 downtown Syracuse restaurants who work together with the help… more »
SCVB research findings demonstrate success
02/06/2009Source: CNYLink
The Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) released the results of the Syracuse Advertising Return on Investment (ROI) and Image Study conducted by an international research firm. The results measure… more »
Marketing Syracuse a success
02/06/2009Source: News 10 Now
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- The results are in and new marketing by the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau is drawing people in. Those results come out of the Syracuse Advertising Return… more »
For the love of Syracuse
02/01/2009Source: Connections Magazine
What defines a romantic getaway? To some, it could mean staring longingly into each others' eyes over a candlelit dinner at a fancy restaurant. To others, it could mean hiking… more »
Iron Girl Triathlon coming to Onondaga County
01/27/2009Source: Syracuse.com
On your mark, get set, AAFLAAAC! The Aflac Iron Girl triathlon national series will come to Syracuse July 26, in an around scenic Oneida Shores Park in Cicero, Iron Girl officials… more »
'Believe to Achieve' Awards
01/14/2009Source: CNYCentral.com
The Syracuse Sports Corporation and the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce hosted the Fall 2008 Believe to Achieve awards on Wednesday. The awards recognize meritorious contribution to the Central New… more »
Crossing the Border This Winter, Connections Magazine, December 2008
12/01/2008Source: Connections Magazine
This article was featured in Conenctions Magazine's December 2008 edition. Connections Magazine is based in Scranton, PA Embracing Syracuse's Winter Wonderland Syracuse, NY. is known by many as a winter wonderland, and… more »
Newspaper, Convention Office Team on Guide
10/07/2008Source: Syracuse.com
The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Post-Standard are partnering to publish a guide for Onondaga County visitors looking for places to go and things to do. The… more »
Auburn & Skaneateles with the Getaway Guy
10/02/2008Source: Mike O'Brian, News 10 Now
Mike O'Brian continues his road trip East along Routes 5&20 into Auburn. But just before you enter town, make a quick stop at the Bass Pro Shops to take… more »
Syracuse Resident Sean Cunningham Wins I Love New York's Short Film Competition
09/24/2008Source: I Love New York
I Love New York (www.iloveny.com), the marketing arm for the State of New York, received some star power help today to honor Syracuse resident Sean Cunningham with the Grand Prize… more »
Vintage New York
09/18/2008Source: Adam Mayers- Toronto Star
FINGER LAKES, N.Y.–If the drive to cottage country is becoming a drag, you might consider turning your car around, heading south and spending a few days in the… more »
Mirbeau Inn & Spa
09/15/2008Source: About.com
Mirbeau in a Nutshell:There is a bit of the French countryside in central New York State's Finger Lakes region. Mirbeau—an inn, spa and restaurant—brings Claude Monet’s Giverny garden to life… more »
Crossing the Border: Syracuse, Connections Magazine, September 2008
09/01/2008Source: Connections Magazine
This article was featured in Conenctions Magazine's September 2008 edition. Connections Magazine is based in Scranton, PA If you had a weekend to get away, where would you go? What would… more »
Enjoying Outdoor Recreation at Syracuse Area Parks
07/14/2008Source: My Outdoor Places
With high gas prices keeping outdoor travelers closer to home these days, here are four parks in the Syracuse, New York area where you can enjoy a wide range… more »