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Hospitality study recommends 400-room hotel for Downtown Buffalo The commissioned research by Visit Buffalo forecasts potential growth for the downtown region near the Buffalo Convention Center

February 18, 2026
Back to school for hospitality front line workers Visit Buffalo is prepping works for the upcoming NCAA tournament and other bookings

February 12, 2026
Buffalo not planning to foul-out with hoops visitors Advance planning underway to showcase downtown bars and restaurants during NCAA tourney

January 28, 2026
Kaler believes NHL Draft can be strong boost for downtown economy "It's a great opportunity to put Buffalo on the national, if not international stage"

January 13, 2026
No Bills home playoff game sacks some business plans For the first time since 2019, the Bills will not host a playoff game in Orchard Park

January 7, 2026
Port of call: Buffalo lands first Great Lakes cruise ship Great Lakes Cruise Lines to bring 250-passenger ship to Buffalo

December 19, 2025
Buffalo featured as a top destination by trio of travel magazines "These national spotlights show what happens when we invest in sharing Buffalo’s story with the world" - Patrick Kaler, Visit Buffalo

December 12, 2025
New competitive event has Buffalo jumping Visit Buffalo lands 2026 American Jump Rope Federation finals.

December 1, 2025
How Canalside is turning into an urban tourism hub

November 21, 2025
Canadian visitors still not expected to return to Western New York any time soon The drop in Canadian visitors is hurting Erie County's economy

November 3, 2025