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Sales Updates
The Saratoga Convention Bureau Team hope everyone has had a great conference and convention season. As we are wrapping up the year –when did that happen?! - and look ahead to 2012, we are busy planning our trade shows and sales activities. We would like to know what your plans are for 2012. We look forward to seeing our friends and partners as we travel; what are your must-attend conventions, conferences and trade shows? Are you checking out any meeting industry shows? We look to you, our industry experts, to learn about the newest trends in tradeshows, conferences and meetings and appreciate your thoughts and ideas. Hope to see you there!
ATTENTION MEETING PLANNERS!
Don't forget to submit a new, qualified RFP to the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau before December 30, 2011, you'll automatically receive a $25 gift card - just in time to get a jump start on your holiday shopping!
ALL RFP'S SUBMITTED WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN AN ANDROID TABLET!
Mary Jo Janis, Director of Convention Sales:
I am looking forward to reaching out to our local, national and regional associations and corporate planners to inquire as to how we can assist you with your future events. Please let us know if you have any national contacts within your organization that may be looking to hold a city wide event in the Northeast where they can take advantage of our newly renovated City Center as well as over 1,500 beautifully appointed hotel rooms within the immediate area.
We are very excited to be currently working on several of these city wide events where the CTB orchestrates all of the property locations, hotel room blocks, City Center requirements and any off site activities the organization is interested in. It is like having your own personal “concierge” service to help plan and assist with your event to make sure your event in Saratoga is a successful and memorable one. Our experienced area sales staff for our property venues will continue to enhance the planning experience with outstanding options for your attendees function space and your food and beverage requirements. Saratoga continues to offer an excellent location and unique experience for all of your attendees. We are always at your service for a complete site tour by reaching out to us at 518-584-1531. We look forward to hosting your visit!
Featured News & Updates
Courtyards by Marriott nationwide have been named and official sponsor of the NFL and they are all offering .35 wings on nights when games are televised!!
Hyatt Place Meeting Room Package
Hyatt Place is a different kind of hotel designed around you. Let us help you bring people together for meetings and events in new and innovative ways. Our Meeting Room Package will make your planning that much easier. Click Here to View our Package!
The Polar Express
The Polar Express™ is a magical one-hour train ride for children and parents that follows the famous story, and is operated by the Saratoga & North Creek Railway. Come embark on the adventure as characters of the story come to life with the conductor punching away at the kid’s golden tickets, and a special visit from Santa when he boards the train at the “North Pole.” Click here for more information!
Festival of Trees
Join us at the newly renovated Saratoga Springs City Center as we kick off the16th Annual Saratoga Festival of Trees! The festival runs from November 30th through December 4th, 2011.
The Festival transforms the City Center into a winter wonderland. We’re noted in the region for our original, custom-crafted holiday décor – so come early for the best selection!
We’ve got something for everyone:
- Decorated trees from 6’ to 2’ table top trees
- Centerpieces with class
- Wreaths that warm your heart
- And lots of other holiday goodies!
Visit www.saratogafestivaloftrees.com
Saratoga Casino and Raceway's November Events Schedule! Click here to view!
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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!
View more Hilton Garden Inn Packages:
Saratoga Track Package
Breakfast with Santa
Romance Package
AMTRAK'S WI-FI
In a major expansion of AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi service, passengers on a dozen East Coast routes now have access to the popular service.
The expansion covers the Northeast Regional, as well as the Empire Service, Keystone Service, Carolinian, Downeaster, Ethan Allen Express, New Haven −Springfield Shuttle and Vermonter. Four other routes —the Adirondack, Maple Leaf, Palmetto and Pennsylvanian —will also offer Wi-Fi, but only in select cars, which will be marked with hotspot window decals.
The latest move means nearly 60 percent of all Amtrak passengers now have the ability to connect to the Internet while on board. Installation is also currently underway for Wi-Fi on the California corridor services: the San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor and Pacific Surfliner. With the addition of these routes, 75 percent of Amtrak passengers will have access to on-board Wi-Fi before the end of the year.
Free Wi-Fi on these additional routes is another reason why a record 30.2 million passengers chose to travel on Amtrak, the preferred mode of transportation throughout the Northeast Corridor, over the past twelve months.
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Upcoming Saratoga Events
November 9-10---NYS Community Colleges for Business Officers Association---70 ppl
November 12-15---Delaney Meetings & Event Management---250 ppl
November 18---Roohan Realty Customer Appreciation Open House
November 18-19---New York State School Boards Association---25 ppl
November 27-December 4---Festival of Trees, Catholic Charities of SWW Counties--Public Invited
November 28-20---New York State Coalition for Children's Mental Health Services---400 ppl
Convention Services
ESSAE – Best Practices– On October 7, 2011, Kathy Denkenberger joined 5 Convention Bureaus from NYS and participated in ESSAE’s October Program – this program was all about Best Practices that we all use. It was a very informative session and the information shared will assist all of us in our positions every day. Thank you ESSAE for inviting us to be part of this program.
Sales Teams Take a Tour– Sales team members from the Gideon Putnam Hotel, Saratoga Arms, Saratoga Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, Saratoga Springs City Center and the Saratoga Convention Tourism Bureau participated in a “Tour of Saratoga” with none other than Dave and Charlie from Saratoga Walking Tours. Dave and Charlie enlightened the team members on the “Health, History and Horses” of Saratoga. We also toured the Saratoga Battlefield. This tour was just a sample of some of the many tours available in our area that we can promote to incoming convention groups. We learned so much and of course, we always like to add the 4th “H” to our slogan – “HOSPITALITY”. Thank you to all who participated and to Dave and Charlie – who always manage to “entertain”!
Upcoming Meetings/Conventions – Meeting Planners – are you really aware of all of the services that the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau has to offer? You will not want to miss out on some of these opportunities. Please – call Kathy Denkenberger today to set up a meeting to discuss – it’s not too late – kathyd@discoversaratoga.org or 518-584-1531.
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.
Click here for the participation form!
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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