Online Supplier Guide
ESSAE Associate members can increase their exposure to fellow members through the online suppliers guide. For more information about the program, contact ESSAE.



Albany Marriott
Donna LaRocca
Senior Sales Manager

Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
518-437-6333 phone
518-482-7809 fax
stephen.schifley@marriott.com



Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
Linda D'Agostino

Sales Director                                      
617 Main Street, Suite 200                                                                               
Buffalo, NY 14203                                                                                    
716-852-0511 phone                                                                                 
716-852-0131 fax                                         
dagostino@buffalocvb.org                                                
www.visitbuffaloniagara.com

Meet in Buffalo, a historic city full of surprises that will make your meetings both successful and fun! Buffalo is the home to numerous architectural treasures by Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan and H. H. Richardson, one of the world's top collections of modern art, a robust professional theater scene, natural wonders, professional sports, and much more. In-depth tours of Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces, boat rides on Lake Erie or The Erie Canal, Buffalo Chicken Wings at the Anchor Bar, thought-provoking performances in the Theatre District, or a casual shopping stroll alongside the eclectic shops and restaurants of Elmwood Avenue, will all make your meetings in Buffalo a memorable one.


Courtyard by Marriott Lake Placid
Babs Reid
Director of Sales

5920 Cascade Road
Lake Placid,  NY  12946
518-523-2900 x7501 ph
518-523-2901 fax
babs.reid@marriott.com
www.courtyardlakeplacid.com



Crowne Plaza Resort & Golf Club, Lake Placid

Cristina Lussi
Vice President
101 Olympic Drive
Lake Placid, NY 12946
518-523-2556 ph
518-523-9410 fax
cristina.lussi@lakeplacidcp.com
www.lakeplacidcp.com

Ranked #1 in North America for Meetings Service Excellence.  With our 2-Hour Response Guarantee, Crowne Plaza Meetings Director, and Daily Meeting Debrief, your event will proceed seamlessly.  In town location, adjacent to the Olympic Center, 249 guest rooms, 23 meeting and exhibit rooms totaling 30,000 square feet - the largest in the region.  Spectacular views overlooking the Lake and Whiteface Mountain.  Adirondack luxury suites.  Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness room, massage therapy studio, Sleep Advantage program & diverse dining at 4 restaurants.  45 holes of championship Golf, tennis club, private beach club & 25km of x-country ski and snowshow trails.




Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls        
Lori Alstrom
Sales Manager
300 Third Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
716-278-2619 ph
716-285-3900 fax
l.boccaccio@sentryhospitality.com
www.crowne plaza.com/niagarafalls

Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls is ideally situated in the heart
of downtown, only minutes from the spectacular Falls.  The hotel features 24,079 square feet of function space to companion with the 120,000 square foot IACC Certified Conference Center Niagara Falls located right next door.  With 391 guestrooms including 24 suites, you will enjoy the luxury of Crowne Plaza’s “Sleep Advantage” program.  No details are overlooked by your signature “Crowne Meetings Director” who has led us to top service scores amongst the Crowne Plaza brand. Make Niagara Falls and Crowne Plaza your choice when experiencing Western New York.





Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Mary Jo Janis                       

Association Sales Manager
660 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany,  NY  12211
518-640-6176 ph
518-464-0449 fax
mjanis@desmondhotels.com
www.desmondhotels.com

The Desmond, a landmark hotel in Albany for over 30 years, featuring colonial charm and contemporary comfort, is an upstate tradition that includes 324 distinctively appointed guest rooms and suites. Along with superior services , amenities and accommodations that you've come to expect from an upscale hotel, we additionally offer 20 conference/function rooms representing 18,000 square feet of conference and function space with two Ballrooms and a Conference Center in combonation with two landscaped, naturally lighted indoor courtyards.

Scrimshaw,  our signature dining room, offers exquisite haute cuisine and impeccable service.  Simpson's, our informal restaurant, and the Tavern combine to offer a variety of culinary experiences and uniquely different ambience to suit ones mood and taste.

For your relaxation, take some time by our two pools or visit the fitness center including sauna, hydrotherapy pool and state-of-the-art exercise equipment. The Desmond provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the Albany International Airport.



Fort William Henry
Resort

Roberta Daab
Director of Sales
 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
518-964-6633 phone

518-964-6645 fax
rdaab@fortwilliamhenry.com
www.fortwilliamhenry.com

Change your view at The Fort William Henry Resort and Conference Center.  This upscale full service resort is located in the heart of Lake George Village, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains.  Along with over 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, we offer various dining and shopping venues on our eighteen acres estate.  Standard, deluxe or luxury accommodations.  Suites with Jacuzzi tubs and fireplaces.  Experienced conference staff to attend to all details of your event.  Complete Meeting Packages available.  Fifty minutes north of Albany Airport, minutes to Saratoga Racing and area attractions.  Views of Lake George that no other resort has. 


Gideon Putnam Resort                 

Mary Jo Janis, Sales Manager

24 Gideon Putnam Road

Saratoga Springs, New York 12866        

866.378.3471

mjanis@dncinc.com

www.GideonPutnam.com


At Gideon Putnam Resort, we present outstanding service with a personal touch, as well as an incomparable location in the Saratoga Spa State Park. Boasting more than 12,000 square feet of function space, we invite gatherings up to 500 guests.  From smaller, intimate meetings to full-fledged banquets and retreats, we'll help you achieve success. We offer 120 tastefully decorated guest rooms, a variety of dining and catering options, and an incredible array of resort activities in the midst of Saratoga Spa State Park. Call us today and our veteran staff will work hard to ensure every last detail of your event is perfect. Set up your site visit now to see our beautiful new renovations, slated to be completed April 1, 2009.




Holiday Inn Grand IslandHoliday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center
Sabrina McDougald
Sales Manager
100 Whitehaven Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
716-773-0753 phone
716-773-1229 fax
sabrina.mcdougald@ahgllc.org
www.holiday-inn.com/grandislandny.com

Minutes from Niagara Falls and only feet to the Niagara River.

Leave the busy city and stay on Grand Island at the Holiday Inn Resort and Conference Center! Our 263 room hotel is conveniently tucked between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Uniquely suited for the business and leisure traveler alike. Schedule a meeting, host a convention or pull up a lawn chair and read a book on the banks of the majestic Niagara River! Relax and enjoy our many amenities!

The hotel features
• 263 beautifully appointed rooms and suites
• 28,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space
Indoor and Outdoor pools
Whirlpool
• Sauna
• Video Arcade
• Complete Fitness Center
• LMT (Massage Therapist)
• Currents Coffee Cafe
• Free Parking
• Great Waterfront dining in Currents “A Bistro on the Niagara”
• Adjacent to River Oaks Golf Course
• Home Port of Grand Lady Yacht Cruises
• 3 Major Shopping Malls within a 15 mile radius
• Complimentary, Wireless, high-speed internet access in all guest rooms


Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool
Sharon DeLosh
Association Sales Manager
441 Electronics Parkway
Liverpool, NY 13088

315-457-1122 phone
315-451-0675 fax
hisyr@earthlink.net
www.holidayinn.com/syr/i-90ext37 

Located at the crossroads of interstates 81 and 90 in the heart of Central New York, this hotel has seized the opportunity to provide a one of a kind confernce facility in the most convenient location in New York State.  The hotel is completing an amazing renovation in 2009, to include; the addition to and complete renovation of modern and captivating event space, a new contemporary facade, renovation and expansion of the hotel's restaurant and bar, and the finale in the summer of 2009 with a fashionable and functional remodel of all the guestrooms.

In October 2008 the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool unveiled their new modern and captivating expansion and renovation to their conference center.  The conference center has 31,000 square feet of event space, mohagany finishes, and modern conveniences.

In the spring and summer of 2009, the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool will renovate all guestrooms and commercial space to bring an elegant finish to this impressive project.



Kaatskill Mountain Club @ Hunter Mountain Resort
Renee Chirico
Director of Sales

62 Liftside Drive
Hunter, NY 12442
518-263-5580 phone
518-263-5588 fax
rchirico@huntermtn.com
www.kaatskillmtnclub.com/

Guest rooms: 115 (all suites)
Banquet Space: 250 with an outdoor deck available
Meeting rooms: 5
Exhibit Space: 2000 sq ft

Hunter Mountain Resort has been known as one of the premier four-season resorts in New York State and the Hudson Valley. With the 2005 addition of the 115-room hotel, the Kaatskill Mountain Club has once again moved Hunter to the forefront of destination resorts. The all-suite hotel features an array of mountainside luxuries and amenities including a full-service spa, restaurant, four-season outdoor pool, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, flyfishing, geo-caching and team building activities. Conference facilities range from intimate boardrooms to banquet halls that accommodate 250 attendees.  We offer groups the personalized service and comprehensive event support that assures a seamless and memorable event.


Oneida  County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gina Ionta, CTIS
Convention Sales

P.O. Box 551
Utica, NY 13503-0551

800-426-3132, 315-724-7221 
315-724-7335
ginai@dreamscape.com
www.oneidacountycvb.com


Oneida County is located in Heart of New York State, 90 miles West of Albany and 50 miles west of Syracuse using the NYS Thruway. Nestled at the gateway of the Adirondack Mountains, Oneida County offers a varieties of amenities, including 2,200 overnight rooms, over 60,000 square feet of meeting space, facilities including the Utica Memorial Auditorium with its 5,000 person capacity seating, luxury hotels and lavish meeting space. Oneida County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a full menu of services at no cost to you: Pre-Convention Publicity, Registration Help, and Liaison Service with area hotels, convention sites and community leaders as well as Post Convention Wrap-Up. We will take care of all those details that will make your meeting or convention a success.



The Sagamore

Lori Rehm
Assistant Director
Group Sales

518-743-6208

518-743-6172
lrehm@thesagamore.com
www.thesagamore.com

Escape to The Sagamore on Lake George!
Unwind at the spa, challenge yourself on the 18 hole Donald Ross designed golf course, enjoy swimming, kayaking, boating, tennis or simply relax among the breathtaking scenery.
2009 brings the addition of new rooms and suites in the historic main hotel for a total of 375 accommodations, renovated restaurant and lounge areas, a new outdoor heated pool and an Event Center with 15,000. sq. feet of additional space perfect for exhibit shows or large events. When added to the existing conference center space, this facility brings us to a total of over 40,000. sq. feet of space for your conference!


Turning Stone Resort and Casino
Kim Keenan
Sales Manager
P.O. Box 126, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478
315-361-8505 phone
315-361-8500 fax
mailto:kim.keenan@turningstonecasino.net
www.turningstone.com

Prepare to be pampered during an unforgettable stay at your choice of four types of accommodations at Turning Stone. Revel in the upscale service of the luxurious Lodge at Turning Stone or the comfort and convenience of our grand Tower and beautifully appointed Hotel. Or, enjoy the pleasant peaceful setting of our off-site motel Inn.

No matter what your lodging preference, all of the accommodations at Turning Stone keep you close to the action at our resort. Exciting gaming, fine dining, championship-quality golf and world-class entertainment—it’s all right here at Turning Stone …and just outside your doorstep!

TurningStone


Suppliers Guide Index
 




-Albany Marriott

-Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau

-Courtyard by Marriott Lake Placid
-Crowne Plaza Resort Lake Placid

-Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls


-Desmond Hotel & Conference Center


-Fort William Henry Resort
-Gideon Putnam Resort




-Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center
 
-Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel
 
-Kaatskill Mountain Club
 -Oneida County Convention & Visitors Bureau
 -The Sagamore

-Turning Stone Resort and Casino