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2017 MEET STAY& PLAY Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide BUFFALO NIAGARA ROCHESTER A valuable resource Includes directories for for any organization that uses hospitality services • Hotels • Meeting & • Conference centers banquet • Resorts facilities A Supplement to Sponsored by 2 Meet, Stay & Play 2017 | Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide Words Sponsor from our SHERIDAN VINCENT SHERIDAN Experience LIMITLESS possibilities in Rochester ochester rolls out the red carpet for every meeting, Thruway, Amtrak, and Greater Rochester International Airport. convention or event held here. Attention to detail is a Rochester’s rich entrepreneurial history is reflected today within emerging hallmark of our customized convention services. The Visit technology fields including photonics and optics, fuel cell, engineering, medical RRochester convention sales team continues to be recognized nationally for research, and education. A strong faith community continues to draw faith- its services by meeting planners and attendees. based meetings and conventions from across the United States and beyond. From the award-winning Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Our nightlife offers limitless options that will have attendees deliberating Convention Center and top-notch lodging facilities, to world-class museums on which to choose—music, theatre, dance, galleries, or fine dining and attractions, Rochester has everything needed to produce a memorable restaurants (at affordable prices). event. Visit Rochester‘s professional convention services staff is ready to Rochester offers an abundance of culture including two National Historic assist you in creating a unique event experience. Landmarks—the National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House and the Meeting attendees can take advantage of abundant community assets, George Eastman Museum. All ages are welcome at The Strong, the national including over 18 colleges and universities, rich cultural resources, museum of play and home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. Situated along exceptional off-site meeting venues and a wealth of speakers. Lake Ontario, the Genesee River and the Erie Canal, the region offers Rochester is experiencing a wave of revitalization like never before. With limitless water and outdoor recreation options. Plus, we are within an hour’s more than $800 million currently invested in downtown Rochester through drive of the Finger Lakes wine region, and ninety minutes from Niagara Falls. development projects planned, under construction or completed, this is an Connect with our team today to ensure your meeting or convention is a exciting time to visit our community. success. The Visit Rochester team will take care of all the details. Call 585- Additionally, Rochester is easily accessible from the New York State 279-8300 or visit www.visitrochester.com/meetings. Don Jeffries Deidre President Wetelainen & CEO Vice President, Sales & Convention Services www.visitrochester.com/meetings Meet, Stay & Play 2017 | Upstate New York’s Executive Travel Guide 3 4 Meet, Stay & Play 2017 | Western New York’s Executive Travel Guide 2017MEET STAY PLAY Western New York’s&Executive Travel Guide Table Contents of Buffalo 5 Rochester 19 I Hotels Buffalo Niagara ....................................................... 9 Rochester area .....................................................22 I Conference Centers Buffalo Niagara .....................................................12 Rochester area .....................................................25 e hope this guide serves as a useful tool for Wselecting meeting, convention and hospitality I facilities in the Buffalo Niagara and Rochester areas. Meeting & Banquet Facilities We compiled this guide by offering hoteliers and the owners of meeting and banquet facilities in the two regions Buffalo Niagara .....................................................12 the opportunity to provide detailed information about their Rochester area .....................................................26 properties and services. In the Buffalo Niagara region, we also used data from our annual Book of Lists. I This collaborative publication has a readership of more Resorts than 150,000 and is a supplement in the Albany Business Review, Buffalo Business First; and the Rochester Business Buffalo Niagara .....................................................18 Journal. Rochester area .....................................................31 We’d especially like to thank our sponsor, Visit Rochester. We welcome your comments. For more information, contact: I Buffalo Business First Editorial: Jeff Wright - (716) 541-1620 Sales: Shelley Rohauer - (716) 541-1622 I Rochester Business Journal Editorial: Paul Ericson - (585) 546-8303 ext. 110 Sales: Jo Ann Geiger - (585) 546-8303 ext. 150 Buffalo’s iconic Goldome building Downtown Rochester at night (now an M&T Bank branch) and Electric Tower Sponsored by 2017MEET STAY PLAY Western New York’s&Executive Travel Guide Buffalo Niagara Inside: Hotels ..................................................... 9 Conference Centers ............................ 12 Meeting & Banquet Facilities ............ 12 Resorts .................................................. 18 JIM COURTNEY Buffalo Change for bigger and better covers region I Did you know that By Jane Schmitt the Niagara Falls Niagarauffalo Niagara has a lot giving Buffalo more vibrancy and which significantly enhances the visitor to celebrate in 2017 and vitality than it’s had in decades,” experience.” National Heritage Area all are invited to share in said Patrick Kaler, president and CEO There has been heavy private is one of only four such B the excitement, from tourists to trade of Visit Buffalo Niagara. “We can’t investment in the hospitality industry, groups and business travelers. wait for visitors to discover the new he said, with nearly 400 hotel rooms areas in New York and Good things are happening in this Buffalo this year. They’re in for a great added in downtown Niagara Falls since part of the state, which has gone from surprise.” 2015. one of 49 nationwide? economic underdog to comeback kid. Likewise in nearby Niagara Falls, “We now have hotel brands ... that Designated by Congress Years of planning and investment by 20 minutes to the north and known appeal to a broader range of meeting public and private interests are paying around the world as a destination not and event planners,” Percy said. in 2008, the mission is off and visitors will find everything only to view the mighty cataracts up “Coupled with the state-of-the-art from a rediscovered waterfront in close on Maid of the Mist boats but for Conference & Event Center Niagara to preserve, protect and Buffalo to upgraded parks, exhibits and countless other adventures including Falls, we are extremely excited to open promote the historic, hotels in the city of Niagara Falls. the historic Niagara Wine Trail USA. doors to greater opportunities in the Expect the good news to keep “There has never been a better conference market.” natural and cultural coming, said officials of the two time to visit Niagara USA, whether as Indeed, Buffalo Niagara is buzzing primary tourism and hospitality a tourist or for your next meeting or with new energy and optimism, resources of the area groups, Visit Buffalo Niagara and conference,” said John Percy, president a welcome change after years of stretching from Niagara Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. of Niagara Tourism & Convention. “The stagnancy. And outsiders have taken “Tourists and meeting planners past two years have been teeming notice: Falls to Old Fort alike will find a destination in the full with new developments and significant • In the 2016 “America’s Favorite throes of a transformation in 2017, upgrades across the downtown Places” survey by Travel & Leisure Niagara in Youngstown. with a revitalized waterfront, restored corridor. New York state invested magazine, Buffalo made the grade as architectural gems and influx of new nearly $70 million in upgrades and readers rated such features as dining, attractions, hotels and restaurants renovations to Niagara Falls State Park, shopping and cultural attractions in MISSION FOR MEETING PLANNERS: Words Your Company Lives by: Reliability, Integrity, Trust, Passion Words Our Company Lives by: Dedication, Expertise, Detail, Experience Seems Like a Perfect Match! 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