New York

Being home to one of the most famous cities in the world, it’s no secret that New York State holds a major draw for meetings, events and conventions thanks to the might of New York City. Attendees from all over the world revel at the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the Big Apple, and it has the venues to accommodate, from the Javits Center—which hosts more than 170 events per year—to its unique museums, restaurants and more.

Don’t overlook the rest of New York State though, which can offer groups just as much. Venture to Lake Placid, a two-time host of the winter Olympics with a LEED Gold-certified conference center, or to Rochester on Lake Ontario, which is the gateway to the Finger Lakes Region and has a dynamic culinary and arts culture of its own.

Discover more possibilities in New York by reading the articles below.

NYC Tourism + Conventions CEO Fred Dixon Tapped to Lead Brand USA

NYC Tourism + Conventions announced that its president and CEO, Fred Dixon, would be leaving the organization in June to lead Brand USA, the United States’ DMO.

The Otesaga Resort and Otsego Lake aerial view

5 Unique Event Venues in New York State

From Cooperstown’s historic Otesaga Resort Hotel to the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, site of a prime solar eclipse viewing party, surprising events take place year-round at these select venues from the Empire State.

6 New York City Museums for Special and Experiential Events

Beyond the big names, these specialized museums and operators in New York City expand the options for special events.

NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality and Destinations International Collaborate to Create DMO Career Opportunities

A major hospitality school and the leading association for DMOs team up to create more career opportunities in the hospitality industry via education and tradeshow experience opportunities.

Washington, D.C.'s New Luxury Hotel and More Eastern Property News

The first new luxury hotel to open on Capitol Hill since 1984, The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill, officially started welcoming guests in early September and offers a modern and elevated hospitality experience that starts when visitors enter its light-filled 10-story atrium.

Christopher Thompson Named Director of Sports and Big Events at New York City Tourism + Conventions

New York City Tourism + Conventions formerly known as “NYC & Company” recently announced that Christopher Thompson would join the organization as the new director, of sports and big events.

Honeyrose Marriott Hotel Bar, Photo Credit Marriott Hotels

Montreal's New Marriott and More Eastern Property News

Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio made its brand debut in Montreal with the opening of HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel located in the city’s Le Quartier des Spectacles. The property takes guests back in time through vintage, Art Deco-inspired design elements that evoke an earlier era, while the core of the hotel’s design nods to honey as “a symbolic evocation of a golden gift from nature” and rose, “a French flower that signifies passion and love.”