Meetings and Conventions in New York State

New York's meeting destinations offer an unparalleled diversity of settings from the bright lights of bustling cities to the serene seclusion of lakeside mountain retreats. Each one offers extensive options for lodging as well as meeting and exhibit space. Review the destinations below to find the perfect New York State Destination for your next meeting, convention, or trade show.


			Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau 25 Quackenbush Square Albany, NY 12207 Phone: 800-258-3582 or 518-434-1217 Fax: 518-434-0887 email: accvb@albany.org website: www.albany.org
	Albany � Host it Here! For almost four centuries, New York�s Capital city has been hosting meetings that shaped the nation and continue to mold its future. There are meeting spaces of up to 26,000 sq. ft, 6,000 hotel/motel rooms, 500 restaurants and lively entertainment districts make Albany the ideal destination. The Empire State Plaza Convention Center offers 80,000 sq. ft of meeting space and connects via enclosed walkway to the NYS Museum, 20,000 sq. ft of space and the 17,000-seat Pepsi Arena. Event space: 100,000 sq. ft.; 17,000-seat arena Total hotel rooms: 5800 committable Traveling to Albany is convenient and enjoyable. Located at the crossroads of the Northeast, the Capital Region is accessible by major expressways and modern transportation services. The NYS Thruway (I-90), Adirondack Northway (I-87), I-88 and the Taconic Parkway all converge in the region. The Albany International Airport is services by all major air carriers including low fare carriers with more than 20 non stop destinations. Twelve AMTRAK trains service Albany daily and both national and regional bus services are available. Click Here for information on vacationing in the Albany area.


			Greater Binghamton Convention & Visitors Bureau P. O. Box 995, 49 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13902-0995 Phone: 800-836-6740 or 607-772-8860 Fax: 607-722-4513 email: gina@visitbinghamton.org website: www.visitbinghamton.org
	Greater Binghamton has earned its reputation for successful conventions with a central location, moderate room prices and unmatched hospitality. The Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena offers 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space and the newly opened Binghamton University's Events Center has over 52,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space. The Convention and Visitor Bureau offers FREE meeting planning assistance and convention services to ensure the success of your event. See why we are the GREATER place to meet! Event space: 52,000 sq. ft.+ and 30,000 sq. ft.+ Total hotel rooms: 2700 Airlines: US Airways, Delta Connection, Northwest AirLink, & United Express. Travel from the airport to the downtown is an easy 10 minute drive. Three major highways - Interstates 81, 88 and New York Route 17 (future I-86) intersect Binghamton making arrival by car fast and convenient. Bus travel is also easy to and from our downtown Greyhound and Short Line terminals. Our comfortable inner-city bus system will make getting around locally very easy. Click Here for information on vacationing in the Greater Binghamton area.


			Michael Even, Director of Convention Sales & Services Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau 617 Main Street, Suite 400 Buffalo, NY 14203 Phone: 716-852-0511 (1-888-2BUFFNY) Fax: 716-852-0131 email: even@buffalocvb.org website: www.buffalocvb.org
	Greater Buffalo, New York State's second largest city is a bi-national destination just minutes from the Canadian border, making it a great place for conventions, sporting events, reunions and religious gatherings of all types. Whether in the downtown business and entertainment district or in the suburbs and university area, you'll find meetings here will fit your needs. Event space: Buffalo Convention Center, 110,000 sq. ft. Total hotel rooms: 3,000 committable The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is serviced by all major airlines. Ground transportation is easily accessible from major inerstate highways and roads. Click Here for information on vacationing in the Buffalo area.

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Danielle Roman
Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau
1 W. Market Street, Suite 301
Corning, NY 14830
Phone: 866-946-3386 or 607-936-6544
Fax: 607-936-6575

email: droman@corningfingerlakes.com
website: www.corningfingerlakes.com

Home to world-class museums and wineries, the choice for your next meeting should be Crystal Clear! Choose from full-service hotels, charming lakeside BBs, and unique event spaces such as historic wineries, dinner cruises, and museum galleries. Complimentary conference services include bid presentation, site inspections, itinerary development, registration assistance, and welcome services. Big-city amenities with small-town hospitality! Experience your next successful meeting in Corning and the Finger Lakes.
Event Space: 60,000+ sq. ft.
Total hotel rooms: 1540

Easy drive from major population centers, Albany (4 hours), New York City (5 hours), Washington, DC (6 hours), Buffalo/Niagara Falls (2 hours), Cleveland (5 hours). Jet and commuter service available into Elmira-Corning Regional Airport, a 15-minute drive from Corning, on Northwest Airlines and US Airways. Bus service available on Short Line and Greyhound. Taxi and motorcoach transportation available, including coordination of shuttle service between multiple properties.

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New York State Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
P.O. Box 995, 49 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13902-0995

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