Saratoga has been the proud and happy home of the Empire State Society of
Association Executives (ESSAE) Annual June Trade show for the past couple of
years. The 2009 show, which took place on June 25th, brought in record
attendance, which in turn made for a lively and exciting trade show floor! This
years Expo theme was “Playing to Win”, and exhibitors were encouraged to
incorporate fun and games into their booths and designs. The theme provided us
with an excellent opportunity to incorporate our backyard marketing mission, and
it was a natural choice to host a backyard BBQ in our booth, complete with
games, picnic tables, Adirondack Chairs, a huge charcoal grill and plenty of
Saratoga water and S’mores for all! We received a great response from our
attendees and finished the day receiving RFP’s for over 15 meetings! We are
currently following up with all who came by to see us and are working closely
with our hotels and attractions to bring more meetings home to our backyard!
CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES!
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Convention Services Update:
The New York Conference of Mayors is celebrating 100 years at their annual
conference this week in Saratoga Springs, NY. Their attendance is above
expectations and the group participated in the Bureau’s Dine Around program on
Monday evening. It was a huge success. Thank You – NYCOM!
Kathy Denkenberger, Convention Services Director, was invited to speak with a
group last week telling them “all there is to do in Saratoga”. The group was
certainly enjoying their time in Saratoga and very anxious to get out and
explore.
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Summer FAM Update:
Last week, about 130 invitations for the Summer
Familiarization Tour went out in the mail. We have already received responses
from meeting planners who are excited to experience and learn all about what
Saratoga has to offer their meetings and conventions. The Summer FAM is August
3rd and 4th and features a day at the Saratoga Race Track as well as a Saratoga
tour that highlights our hotels and attractions and much more!
Be sure to keep an eye
out for next month’s newsletter for pictures and a post event report!
Please mark the following corrections in your directory:
- Great Bay Restaurant
is open 7 days a week and has been open for 38 years.
- The main contact for
Belisama Bodyworks is Suzanne McCauley
- Lois's correct e-mail from
Lake George Steamboat Company is
lois@lakegeorgesteamboat.com
Johnny Miller Adventures teamed up with the
Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau to create a very special experience for
an International group’s visit to Saratoga Springs. The group was thrilled and
energized as they experienced the Hudson River and Champlain Canal from the seat
of a kayak. “I guided 30 kayakers from over 10 countries, which included
officials from Honduras, Gambia and Belize, through Lock 5 of the Champlain
Canal in Schuylerville”, stated Johnny Miller, professional guide and kayak
instructor.
SEE PICTURE!
The group’s experience was enhanced through professional guiding and photography
services provided by Johnny Miller Adventures that highlighted the history,
culture and nature of Saratoga Springs. In addition to the canal kayaking
expedition, the group had an opportunity to experience a historic bicycle tour
of the Saratoga National Battlefield and a nature walking adventure at
the Wilton Wildlife Preserve. As a special gift for the group, that helped build
a positive relationship with the professional services of the Convention and
Tourism Bureau and its membership, Johnny sent his guests home with custom
designed photographs for them to remember their time spent in Saratoga. You can
learn more about enhancing your group’s visit to Saratoga Springs through
adventure and photography at
www.johnnymilleradventures.com or by calling
Johnny directly at 518-424-3986.
Answers from last month's newsletter:
Dave
met John Mellencamp, Kathy P. went go carting for the
first time, and Angela has a tattoo on her ankle!
July Staff questions of the month:
1. Who went bowling and broke their ankle!?
2. Who has three red-headed brothers?
3. Who drove a thrill car on 2 wheels around a
track at a county fair??!!
Email your
answers here!
**Whoever answers all three questions correctly will have
their name, company, and website link posted in our next
newsletter!**
Bureau Staff: David, Angela,
Connie, Marie, Heather, Kathy D., Kathy P., Eric
