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The Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau's 27th Annual Thanksgiving & Hometown Ambassador's Reception!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
5:30-7:30PM at Longfellows Restaurant
$45.00 per person
Sponshorship Opportunities Available!
Click Here to Register!
Saratoga’s 7th Annual Restaurant Week will take place December 2-8, 2011! Get your family and friends to mark their calendars so you can all go enjoy an unforgettable meal at one of Saratoga County’s finest eateries. We will be updating the webpage
Sales Updates
Saratoga Familiarization Tour Recap
The Saratoga hospitality community happily welcomed 14 meeting planners and their guests to Saratoga Springs for a late summer FAM – or Familiarization - tour. The tour kicked off on Thursday, 9/14 with the Meeting Planners International Northeast Chapter meeting highlighting contract negotiations. The group then reconvened at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame for a tour and delicious lunch. We then hopped on the Horsin’ Around Trolley for part one of our city tour that included attractions, hotels and the sights. The evening ended with a reception at Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club. Day two found us back at the Saratoga Springs City Center for breakfast before departing on the trolley again for part two of our city tour. We concluded our tour in time for guests to enjoy Saratoga’s charm and amenities – spa appointments, tee times and shopping were in demand! The SCTB would like to thank our hospitality partners for helping us put on a very successful FAM tour and to our guest who joined us for all or part of this educational and entertaining tour. A very special thank you to Leslie Miller and her fantastic team’s at the Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott for going above and beyond to showcase their properties, welcome our guests, and provide some much appreciated entertainment during our hotel stops on the trolley tour.
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Mary Jo Janis from the Convention Bureau with Tanja Sirango, NYS Magistrates Assn.
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Mary Jo Janis, Director of Convention Sales -
I am very excited to be back in Saratoga and working with the Association and Corporate markets for their upcoming events! You may contact me directly at maryjo@discoversaratoga.org or 518-584-1531 ext. 105. Til then, I look forward to seeing at at ESSAE, MPI and all your offices.
Featured News & Updates
ILOVENY promotion ends May 31, 2012!
A fresh environment. Perfect for fresh ideas.
Group amenities and activities include:
•8 unique meeting rooms
•Team-building programs
•Roosevelt Baths & Spa
•Saratoga Golf Course
•Free wireless internet and on-site AV
•Unique outdoor venues for all occasions
•Saratoga Casino and Raceway
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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!
Trolley Tours
Horsin Around Trolley Tours invites you to enjoy a 90 minute scenic/historic tour of Saratoga Springs, as well as a wine-tasting trip, tavern tour or progressive dinner. Remember Horsin Around Trolley Tours when planning your wedding, anniversary, retirement, senior outing, prom, Convention or any type of festive occasion! Go to www.horsintours.com for times and dates of upcoming tours!
Three great reasons to book your group event: Free Slot Play, Prime Rib & Seafood Buffets and Live Harness Racing all for $23.70 per person*
Book an event on a Wednesday or Thursday in Fortunes at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway from October 5 - December 9, and every guest in your party will receive $10 Free Slot Play. Wednesdays feature exciting live harness racing where you can wager right from your table and even name a race in your group's honor. Thursdays you can enjoy our delicious buffets, featuring Prime Rib and Lobster in October or Prime Rib and Shrimp in November and December. Book your event today. Call (518) 581-5769.
Congratulations!
Congrats to Angelo Mazzone from Mazzone Management Group on being awarded "Executive of the Year" in The Business Review's 2011 Achievers Defining Excellence!
Great job Christel MacLean, Co-owner of Sperry's and Circus Cafe restaurants on being awarded "Business Owner" in The Business Review's Women Who Mean Business!
Congratulations to John Meyer, Jon Malm and Bobby Holt who are now the proud new owners of Sangwych at 68 Putnam Street! The new owners plan to add to the already extensive menu by adding chicken wings, a Sangwych style pizza and more homemade soups to the daily fall menu. If you haven’t tried Sangwych yet, get there today! You’ll be glad you did!
Congratulations to Bureau Member Scott Varley Group at RealtyUSA for being rated among the top 250 real estate teams in the United States! That is quite an accomplishment! Be sure to contact Scott and his team for all your real estate needs. You will find his office at 28 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs, NY or call 518-583-7268.
Congratulations to Lucy Moran, owner of Lucia Boutique, on her expansion to the larger street-front store in the Saratoga Marketplace. With the additional space, Lucy plans to add additional dressing rooms and will have the ability to carry more contemporary designers and hand selected vintage styles than she currently has room for. Look for Lucia Boutique to be open in their new location by the end of October.
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.
Visit www.saratogabeerweek.com
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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Upcoming Saratoga Conventions
October 1---Saratoga Bridges Annual Harvest Ball---400 ppl
October 1-5---School Facilities Management Institute---700 ppl
October 4---Saratoga County Veteran's Agency---Public Invited
October 6---Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce's Business Showcase---Public Invited
October 12-16---Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs---120 ppl
October 14-16---Skidmore College's Celebration Weekend---1,000 ppl
October 16-17---New York State Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association, Inc---220 ppl
October 16-19---Community Health Care Association of New York State---300 ppl
October 18-21---New York State College Health Association---200 ppl
October 19-20---Utility Claim Managers Association of New York State---23 ppl
October 19-22---New York State Middle School Association---1,500 ppl
October 20-23---New York State United Teachers Association---300 ppl
October 23-25---Independent Bankers Association of New York State---150 ppl
October 24-26---Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State---800 ppl
October 26-27---The Business Council of New York State---200 ppl
October 26-30---The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State---500 ppl
October 28-30---Saratoga Rowing Association's Head of the Fish Rowing Regatta---2,000 ppl
October 30---Saratoga Springs Rotary Club
*Meeting planners know there is always something to do in the Spa City year-round - perfect for meetings, conventions, reunions, and group tours! + SEE AREA EVENTS
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!
Staff at the City Center participated in training for the new electronic signs that grace the walls of the newly expanded Lobby.
Have you been to the Saratoga Springs 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 or Mary Jo Janis today to schedule a walkthrough of the new Saratoga Springs City Center!
heather@discoversaratoga.org or
maryjo@discoversaratoga.org or
Call 518-584-1531
For information and updates on the Saratoga Springs City Center, please visit www.saratogacitycenter.org
Convention Services
*Attention Meeting Planners – if you are holding a meeting in Saratoga Springs in the near future please give Kathy Denkenberger a call to set up a meeting so you can be aware of all the services the bureau has to offer.
The New York State Conference of Mayors Fall training meeting was at the Saratoga Hilton on September 18-23.
NYS Conference of Mayors at the Saratoga Hilton
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The Convention Bureau set up a Dine Around for the group and displayed our interactive touch sreen Welcome Kiosk at the Hilton, which provided Bureau member and general Saratoga information!
- 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
Arm yourself with all the tools you need to plan a successful meeting or convention in Saratoga Springs. The toolkit has vidoes, media, photos and much more!
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From special event planning to promotion and lodging assistance, the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau makes hosting a successful meeting so much easier!
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You can find "all the news that's fit to print" (or email, or blog, or send by video...) about Saratoga conventions and meetings. Read our press releases to find out what we've been up to. Current local Saratoga news, blogs, recent videos, and a gallery of photos give you a better idea of why Saratoga meetings and conventions are productive, successful, and always fun!
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Fall Event Schedule at Universal Preservation Hall
Thursday, Oct. 20th - Zumbathon! Wine & cheese 5-6 PM; 6 - 8PM Zumba w/ guest instructors. $20 advance/$25 at door. Presented by Dancin' Time.
Friday, Oct. 28th - Rocky Horror Picture Show, time TBD, presented by Applause Factory.Saturday, Oct. 29th - North Peak Auctions presents their monthly antique auction. FREE to attend!
Friday, Nov. 18th - Sunday, Nov. 20th - Nacre Dance Company presents the 50th anniversary of Charles Weidman's Christmas Oratorio. Performances @ 8 PM on Friday and Saturday & Sunday @ 2 PM.
Thursday, Dec. 1st thru Sunday, Dec. 4th - Girls' Night Out - The Musical presented by Applause Factory. Details to come!
Opera Saratoga is pleased to announce that its 2012 Summer Opera Festival (July 6 to 15) will feature Italian, French, British, and American operas!
Sloppy Kisses, the area’s premier dog bakery and designer pet boutique, will be donating $1 to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society’s MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN for every pink ribbon dog biscuit sold during the month of October. This is the second year that Sloppy Kisses is supporting this organization via the sale of pink ribbon dog biscuits.The all-natural peanut butter biscuits retail for $2.95 (see attached photo). Sloppy Kisses hopes to raise $200 for this worthy cause. |