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 .

Abacus Information Systems, Inc.
Brad Gerard
Senior Consultant/General Manager

855 Route 146, Clifton Park, NY 12065
518-383-8333 phone
518-383-9225 fax

brad@abacusinfo.com
www.abacusinfo.com

Adam's Mark Buffalo Niagara
Jacquelyn Silverberg                                                                                      
National Sales Manager

120 Church Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
716-845-5116 phone
716-856-5538 fax
jsilverberg@adamsmark.com
www.adamsmark.com

Guest Rooms: 486 Meeting Rooms: 22 Banquet Space: 1,500 people (rounds) Exhibit Space: 72,000 sq. ft.

As Western New York’s largest hotel, Adam’s Mark Buffalo Niagara offers 486 guestrooms and over 72,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space including three ballrooms and 22 breakout rooms. The spacious guestrooms provide our guests with complimentary high-speed internet access, daily newspaper delivery, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in-room movies, oversized workspaces, wake up service and voicemail. Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Buffalo International Airport is also a standard for all hotel guests. Other amenities include a complimentary fitness center with sauna, indoor pool with access to the courtyard, gift boutique, express check-out, 24-hour room service, lobby lounge, restaurant and sports bar and enclosed covered parking. Our state-of-the-art meeting space, as well as all of our well-appointed public areas, are equipped for high-speed wireless internet accessibility. Your event services manager will work closely with your organization to ensure the highest quality of service and ultimate success of your event. Adam’s Mark Buffalo Niagara is truly the place to be for your next conference!

Albany Marriott
Steve Schifley
Senior Sales Manager

Albany Marriott
189 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12205
518-437-6329 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
Jeannie Porter
Director of Sales

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

Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
Alex Warden                       

Sales Manager
660 Albany-Shaker Road
Albany,  NY  12211
518-869-8100 ph
518-464-0449 fax
awarden@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.

Dutchess County Tourism
Mary Kay Vrba
Director of Tourism

3 Neptune Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
845-463-5447 phone

845-463-4024 fax
mkv@dutchesstourism.com
www.dutchesstourism.com/meetings.asp

Planning a mid-week meeting, conference, trade show or special event?  Looking for a great employee incentive?  Think Dutchess!  Nestled along the historic Hudson River mid-way between NYC and Albany, Dutchess County offers easy access to major highways, trains and air service.  In addition, our area boasts a wide range of facilities including luxury hotels, full-service conference centers, historic inns and a 3,000-person capacity civic center.  Looking for that extra something to get your group talking?  Our properties will work with you to create memorable experiences that tap our historic sites, cultural attractions, wineries, fine dining, recreation and more!  

Fort William Henry
Resort

Kim Saheim
Group Sales Manager
 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY 12845
518-964-6633 phone

518-964-6645 fax
kims@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. 

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 Airport Hotel
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 

The Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel is rated 3 Diamonds by AAA. This is Syracuse's premier 274 room Convention Center Hotel.

Our staff is well equipped to handle any convention or dazzling social event. While providing quality service with emphasis on making you and your meeting feel at home in Syracuse.

The Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel can accommodate meetings from 10-1400 people. With 20,000 square feet of function space, 16,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport is perfect for your next meeting.

Attending an event at the Oncenter, War Memorial, Civic Center, or The Landmark Theatre? The Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel is conveniently located minutes from the Oncenter Complex and The Landmark Theatre.

Want to stay in a hotel near the Syracuse Airport (SYR)? The Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel has a free 24 hour airport shuttle to Syracuse's Hancock International Airport.

Going shopping in Syracuse? The Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel has a free shuttle to Carousel Center.

Conveniently located across the street from the NYS Thruway (I-90) toll booth and close to I-81 in Syracuse, the Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel is the perfect location for your visit to Syracuse.

Now offering FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET!

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: 3
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
Regina Ionta
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.

Queensbury Hotel
Lyn Rich
Director of Sales

88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
518-792-1121 phone
518-745-5427 fax
mailto:lrich@queensburyhotel.com
www.queensburyhotel.com

"A European Tradition" is how many guests have described the Queensbury Hotel throughout its 75 years in business. Offering old world charm in a quaint, comfortable setting and situated across from a beautiful city park. Providing its guests with all the modern conveniences of in-room coffee makers and internet access for its meeting rooms. Besides our 13 meeting/banquet rooms we also boast the Garden on the Park restauraunt, Fenimore's lounge, indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, fitness room and an on-site massage therapist. Located just 45 minutes north of Albany Airport and a short drive from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs.

The Sagamore


Lori Rehm
National Sales Manager
518-743-6208
518-743-6172
lrehm@thesagamore.com
www.thesagamore.com

The Sagamore is the perfect year-round getaway.  Unwind at the spa, enjoy the Lake George waterfront with kayaking, sailing and swimming or take to the ski trails and explore our breathtaking Adirondack setting. The Sagamore has 335 rooms and over 25,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space. If you are looking for a stunning professional golf course, look no further. Golf at The Sagamore is among the best in the country. The Sagamore is the most family-friendly resort in New York. 


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
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Abacus Information
Systems, Inc.
>> Adam's Mark Buffalo Niagara
>> Albany Marriott
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Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau
>> Courtyard by Marriott Lake Placid
>>  Desmond Hotel & Conference Center
>> Dutchess County Tourism
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Fort William Henry Resort 
>> Holiday Inn Grand Island Resort and Conference Center
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Holiday Inn Syracuse/Liverpool Airport Hotel
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Kaatskill Mountain Club
>>  Onieda County Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Queensbury Hotel
>>   The Sagamore
>> Turning Stone Resort and Casino