The Art of the Stay

Since opening in July 2019, 1909 Steakhouse has given visitors many delicious reasons to come back for more. The flavorful menu, combined with its intimate setting, makes for the perfect date night.

As 2019 draws to a close, it’s time for event and meeting planners to think about the upcoming trends that will make their attendees’ conference experience a positive one.

While being constantly on the road can be wearying, a growing number of travelers turn work trips into an opportunity to be tourists, too. The “bleisure” travel trend, a combination of work and fun, is perfect for professionals who find themselves longing to explore and enjoy these destinations outside of the confines of the business trip. The Otesaga is the perfect spot to extend your time away to include some much-needed relaxation, with the amenities you need to unwind when your work is done.

Celebrating the holidays with your employees offers the perfect way to recognize team accomplishments and thank them for their hard work throughout the year. With so much happening during the season, you want to make sure that your holiday event isn’t something your team is dreading, but a lively celebration to close out the year.

Winter is a peaceful season in Cooperstown: snow glistens in tree branches, while cross-country ski tracks can be seen on the ground. As the temperature drops, locals and visitors seek out activities to keep warm and drive away the winter blues.

The mark of a great conference is seeing familiar faces return year after year. The challenge for meeting planners is maintaining the elements that attendees love, while also keeping the event from becoming stale. Here are our tips for ensuring that your conference attendees keep coming back for more!