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Western New York sees record tourism spending, but ready for step back "If I had to pull out my crystal ball, I would definitely say we will see a decline in 2025" - Patrick Kaler

August 27, 2025
Festival season arrives in Western New York Visit Buffalo Niagara is hoping for more out-of-town visitors for festivals this year

June 6, 2025
Buffalo Grand Hotel owner hopeful to soon begin process of re-opening "It is not doing us any good sitting there as it is, but it is all about financing, and that has not been the easiest" - Harry Stinson

May 6, 2025
VBN President sour on Scanlon's hotel tax proposal "I don't think the city will reap the benefits that they think they're going to get"

March 21, 2025
How tariffs could affect tourism on both sides of U.S.-Canada border "It's something we're watching very closely" - Patrick Kaler, Visit Buffalo Niagara

March 5, 2025
How much could anti-U.S. sentiment from Canadians impact local economy? "I'm very concerned about it" - Patrick Kaler, Visit Buffalo Niagara

February 18, 2025
Airbnb to collect, forward occupancy tax money to Erie County from rental properties Patrick Kaler from Visit Buffalo Niagara says this will come at no extra costs to the Airbnb host

August 14, 2024
Parking sticker shock: Some private lots charge as much as $50 for Savannah Bananas parking These high parking prices could deter people from attending big events happening in Buffalo

July 9, 2024
Activity at Buffalo Convention Center heats up with summer convention, conference bookings Upcoming events in July and August are expected to bring in some 15,000 visitors to Downtown Buffalo, with an estimated economic impact of over $7 million

July 8, 2024
Mayor Brown exploring idea of bringing Sundance Film Festival to Buffalo "I think we have everything that Sundance has to offer now. Our city is really a perfect place for what their goals are" - Tim Clark, Buffalo Niagara Film Commission

May 3, 2024