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August 2011
It’s August in Saratoga! Are you considering coming to Saratoga for business or pleasure? The SCTB would love to treat you to breakfast at the track and a city tour before your day at the races. Not only will you get the inside tips on that days hot pick at the races, you will get an inside view of all things Saratoga – we can visit attractions, hotels, venues and more. We can’t guarantee you will win at the track, but we can guarantee you will have more valuable knowledge after a day with us. Good luck, and always bet the grey horse!
Have you been to the City Center recently? If not, we want to arrange a tour for you. Come to Saratoga in the morning and meet us for breakfast and a tour, or in the afternoon for lunch. If your schedule is tight, we can have you in and out in less than a half hour. If you have a little more time, let us show you what is new in Saratoga. Please contact Heather McElhiney today to schedule a walkthrough of the new Saratoga Springs City Center.
heather@discoversaratoga.org or Call 518-584-1531
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Game. Meet. Match. Round. Regardless of what they are called , they are all sporting events, and Saratoga wants to host them! Did you know that Saratoga has venues to accommodate almost any sport you can think of? From our beautiful new recreation center, to Gavin Park, to Saratoga Lake, we have top of the line facilities and picturesque venues. Saratoga already plays host to several sporting events, such as rowing, hockey, cross country, soccer, lacrosse, boxing and more, and we have the experience and desire to help make each event a smashing success! Our coaches love our facilities, our organizing committees love our community support, and our families love all there is to do when they’re not cheering their players on.
Do you attend any regular sporting events? Do you know someone who is involved in the planning of events? If so, we would love to hear from you! Heather McElhiney is your contact here at the bureau – send her the event you would like to see come to Saratoga and a contact name, and she will do the rest. Or, we would be happy to provide you with information on Saratoga as a sporting destination to take to that coach, organizer or planner you are thinking of. Heather can be reached at 518.584.1531 or Heather@DiscoverSaratoga.org.
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If you have recently met in Saratoga and have a success story to share – please send it along. We love to let people know what a great city we have to hold your next Convention or Meeting!
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.
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Saratoga Springs City Center Expansion
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For more information and updates on the Saratoga Springs City Center, please visit www.saratogacitycenter.org or go to their official blog at www.saratogacitycenter.org/?cat=11
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Upcoming Saratoga Events!
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August 4---Equine Advocates---400 ppl
August 4-5---Pugnacious Promotions, Inc---Public Invited
August 6---Make-A-Wish Foundation of NENY
August 19-23---New York State Land Titale Association---150 ppl
August 26-28---NEACA, Inc-Arms Fair---Public Invited
August 27-30---Independent Bankers Association of New York State---150 ppl
September 14-15---FW Webb Company---800 ppl
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Have you reached out to Kathy Denkenberger in the Convention Services Department regarding your upcoming meeting? Did you know……..
- Your group is entitled to receive our Ultimate Saratoga Maps at your conference in Saratoga? Please be sure you contact us in advance of your meeting so we can deliver them to you at your hotel headquarters. You won’t want your delegates to miss out on this valuable piece to enjoy while they are here. The discount card is always a hit with attendees.
- Welcome Kiosk - An interactive touch screen TV can be stationed in your headquarter hotel, displaying Saratoga visitor information, sponsor logos, etc. (restrictions apply)
- Passkey GroupMAX Housing - This program is going to be a valuable tool in assisting planners with their housing reservations. Please call today to see if your group qualifies to utilize this service.
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Landing Web Page - We can produce a specific to your group to assist them with details about your upcoming meeting in Saratoga
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We can send a press release out with details of your event/conference in Saratoga
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We can assist in coordinating a “Dine Around” for your group to experience some of our fabulous restaurants in Saratoga
These are just a few of the things that the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau can assist you with for your meeting/conference/event in Saratoga.
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