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August 2011 Group Tour


Group Tour E-Newsletter From Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau

Table Of Contents
  • Upcoming Events
  • For Your Information
  • Hot Deals
  • Featured Updates & News

Hot Deals

 

GIDEON PUTNAM HISTORIC RESORT. BEAUTIFUL, NEW ROOMS.
 
Classic never goes out of style. Especially not after $1 million in renovations. Each guest room at Gideon Putnam Resort now glows anew with fresh furniture, lush new carpeting and revitalized amenities like flat-screen TVs and in-room refrigerators. Special Gideon Putnam Group Rates starting from $109 from mid-November 2011 to March 31, 2012. A fresh environment. Perfect for fresh ideas.

Book your group today and save.
Group amenities and activities include: 
8 unique meeting rooms 
Team-building programs 
Roosevelt Baths & Spa 
Saratoga Spa Golf Course 
Free wireless Internet and on-site A/V 
Unique outdoor venues for all occasions 
Saratoga Casino and Raceway 
 
Book your group today and save!!
 




Hilton Garden Inn Meeting Room Package 

When planning your event, allow the professional staff at the Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs to assist you in creating the corporate atmosphere you desire. Our Saratoga Meeting Room Package will save you time and money by including everything for your event in one low affordable rate. Click Here to View the Package!


 

Featured Updates & News

 

Electronic Craps and Sex and the City Slots Arrive at Saratoga Casino and Raceway
 

Saratoga Casino and Raceway
 has introduced their second electronic table game, Craps. The game allows players to shoot the virtual dice while watching every lucky throw on a big screen TV.  Craps players can wager anywhere from a minimum of $1 up to a maximum of $100 on each bet placed.
 
One Craps table is available, accommodating up to 10 players (five on each side) who want to get in on the action. The new game is located next to the High Limits Room along the main isle towards the Garden Buffet. Craps joins the casino’s electronic roulette tables with an eye on more to come.

Also new to the gaming floor are the new Sex and the City slots from International Game Technology (IGT.) There are eight multi-play units available, offering the ability to activate five unique bonus games and five progressive levels. Sex and the City is a penny-wager game, with a maximum bet of $6.
For a full racing schedule and additional information, please visit www.saratogacasino.comor call 800-727-2990. 


Summer Sunday Strolls

Each Sunday until September 18th, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) will conduct their annual Summer Sunday Strolls at 10:30am. SSPF docents will tour a number of Saratoga Springs’ historic districts and shed light on our city’s fascinating history. Stroll topics change from week to week. Strolls run for approximately 90 minutes and run rain or shine. COST: $5 for members/$8 non-members (or buy 4 tickets get one FREE!). For more information on each stroll topic, visit the SSPF website: www.saratogapreservation.org or call 518-587-5030.

August 2011



ENTER TO WIN!

Are you interested in planning an overnight tour to Saratoga?

Contact Heather at the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to discuss the details! Each tour operator who works with the Bureau and offers an overnight Saratoga tour in their 2011 tour brochure will be entered to win an exclusive Saratoga overnight package for two! Contact Heather at (518) 584-1531 or heather@discoversaratoga.org to enter to win!
 

Saratoga Events

 

 Lastest News from Saratoga Automobile Museum

Peter Perry, from Loudonville, New York, has joined the Saratoga Auto Museum as its new Director of Sales and Marketing. Peter has nearly 15 years experience in automobile dealership sales and customer service. He is also an avid collector and restorer of vintage automobiles and has been a member and volunteer at the Museum since 2003.

Click here for a list of August events!

 


SARATOGA BEER WEEK 2012
 
Saratoga Beer Week, set for February 23 – 25, 2012…interested yet?  Join us as we celebrate three days of 30 plus events centered on beer and the best of what Saratoga has to offer.  
 
Saratoga Beer Week will be marketed on both a Local and National level, attracting beer enthusiasts from all over while providing an opportunity to showcase Saratoga’s finest restaurants, shops and hotels, attracting new customers and creating a memorable tradition.

Todd Garofano, President of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau said, “We are excited to be involved in the first annual Saratoga Beer Week! This three-day event promises to bring beer enthusiasts and industry professionals together for an educational, informative and fun event in a time of year that will greatly benefit our member organizations.” 
 
This three day event will be put on in collaboration with Saratoga Festivals, LLC, Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.


 

FYI



• The SyFy channels hit TV show “Ghosthunters” recently visited Saratoga to film an episode at Saratoga’s own Canfield Casino. Want to get in on the Ghost tour fun? Contact Saratoga Walking Tours for more information! www.saratogawalkingtours.com 

• The Saratoga Race Course kicks off the 2011 season on Friday, July 22nd. The forty day meet will conclude on Monday, September 5th and will include festivals, giveaways and special events throughout the meet. Follow the upcoming Saratoga happenings on www.nyra.com/index_saratoga.html  



 

+See other Saratoga area Events

 

Saratoga Springs is in close proximity to many major markets! 

  • Boston and New York City: 3 hours by car/less than an hour by air
  • Philadelphia: Approx. 270 miles/under 5 hour drive
  • Montreal within 3 hour drive
  • Burlington VT : Approx 125 miles/under 3 hour drive
  • 3 exits off I-87 (Adirondack Northway: Exits 13, 14 & 15), near I-90
  • 30 minutes from the Albany International
    Airport, served by several major airlines 
     

+Top Ten Reasons to Visit Saratoga


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