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Hospitality & Travel Research Guide

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MCC Resources

Local Resources

CITY Newspaper
News on Rochester restuarants, entertainment, and events.
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: RocFlavors
Read recent articles about local restaurants, bakeries and wineries.
Greater Rochester Visitors Association (GRVA)
I Love New York
Life in the Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance
RochesterEvents.com
Rochester Magazine

Other Resources

MedlinePlus: Traveler's Health

Hospitality Associations & Organizations

American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturer's (NAFEM)
Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM)
The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management is the only association focused on Workplace Hospitality and Amenities in the Foodservice Industry. SHFM empowers its members to create safe, productive and engaging workplace environments by providing mentorship, fellowship and access to segment specific education covering an array of innovative shared services, concepts and powerful peer connections.
World Association of Chefs Societies (W.A.C.S.)

Travel & Tourism Associations & Organizations

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
View Lodging Industry News from AH&LA SmartBrief.

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'The sole national association representing all sectors and stakeholders in the lodging industry, including individual hotel property members, hotel companies, student and faculty members, and industry suppliers."
American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA)
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
New York State Tourism Industry Association
U.S. Travel Association
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

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