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*Statistics provided by the Syracuse Convention and Visitor's Bureau 2012 Annual Report Destiny USA is a 2.4 million square foot tourist destination in Syracuse, NY that includes a strong mix of luxury outlet tenants, restaurants and entertainment. New brands are continuing to open to create a unique and dynamic consumer shopping experience. A stunning three-story glass atrium provides perfect weather year round. Oxford Economics has projected an annual visitation rate of over 29 million visitors from throughout the U.S. and Canada. Destiny USA is expected to be the second most visited shopping center in the country, according to Travel and Leisure magazine. It is the largest LEED® Gold certified retail commercial building in the world. About the Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau The Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) in Syracuse, N.Y. is Onondaga County's accredited marketing organization for tourism related economic development leading the production of nearly $765 million in direct visitor spending annually. The SCVB is a division of CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity. For more information, go to http://www.visitsyracuse.org/. Media Contacts: David Aitken, Destiny USA, 315.422.7000 Danica Kaltaler, SCVB, 315.470.1903