hospitality industry

Restaurants could be permitted to reopen from mid-December, according to reports circulating in the hospitality sector. The news is being shared as a positive signal for an industry hit hard by prolonged closures, with owners and staff watching closely for official confirmation of the timeline and the conditions that would apply to reopening.

Marking World Tourism Day, the Albany Capital Center in New York's capital region is undergoing an expansion that will allow it to accommodate larger conventions and events. Officials say the bigger venue is expected to draw more visitors and boost the local economy through increased tourism spending. The project highlights the convention center's role in the area's hospitality industry.