The Art of the Stay

The new year is here, and with it new avenues to explore in creating successful team meetings and conferences. While 2021 has seen some shifts towards normalcy after the disruptions of the COVID pandemic, meeting planners are still creating and implementing new strategies and ideas to gather together safely and productively. Read on for some of the trends we have our eye on for the coming year.

Cooperstown doesn’t hibernate in winter, we celebrate! If you’re already dreaming of a white Christmas, plan your getaway at The Otesaga during our most charming time of year. Read on to learn about some of Cooperstown’s can’t-miss festive fun this holiday season, and start planning your holiday getaway to our upstate New York hotel.

The holidays are almost here, and with it the annual end-of-year office parties. It’s the perfect time to honor your team’s hard work and kick off 2022 in high spirits. If you’re looking for some new ideas to liven up your party, we’ve compiled some festive ways to celebrate the holidays with your team, whether they’re in the office or working remotely.

A fresh blanket of snow on the ground. Cheerful decorations adorning Main Street. Festive family events. And, of course, hot chocolate by the fire. Cooperstown during the holiday season has a special kind of magic. Whether you’re planning your getaway to visit family in the area or are looking for some hometown charm, a stay at our upstate New York hotel is the perfect family holiday destination.

As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time to honor your team’s hard work and dedication throughout the year. Showing your appreciation may be part of a broader, yearlong effort, but dedicating some time, and some of your budget, to your employees will go a long way towards maintaining and lifting team morale. Here are some suggestions to show employees that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Fall in upstate New York is a spectacular season, notable for its incredible foliage. For Cooperstown locals and visitors alike, a drive along Lake Otsego is a colorful show, full of the red and gold hues that make autumn so appealing. Getting outside to enjoy the natural beauty is a favorite pastime for many Cooperstownians, and here are a few can’t-miss autumn hikes for your next adventure.