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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!...

While fall is a visually stunning season in Cooperstown, it's also a delicious time of year! Not only do the bright colors of the foliage dot the landscape, but the flavors of local food are at their peak. Here are some highlights from the fall menu at Hawkeye Bar & Grill, sure to appeal to every palate....

With all of the hard work and meticulous planning that goes into making sure your event goes off without a hitch, it's natural to want to slow things down after it's all over....

Guests at The Otesaga enjoy the charming accommodations and gracious hospitality that is our signature. Even if you're not staying with us, though, there are several ways to experience some of the amenities that our guests have access to....

Your conference is finally underway; attendees are arriving and eager to participate in all of the interesting events you have planned. One surefire way to keep everyone engaged is through social media. Sharing your participants' posts is a great way to promote your conference and get real-time reactions to the various speakers and sessions you've planned....

Summer is starting to slowly wind down, and it's time to look at the calendar to plan one last getaway before the fall. Since 1909, The Otesaga has welcomed visitors looking for that perfect summer experience, the one you can dream about during the short days and long nights of winter....

Gorgeous blue skies. Bright sunshine. Planning for winter meetings? It feels wrong to think about freezing temperatures during the summer, but meeting planners are always working ahead to prepare for future events. It's time to think winter, and here are some things to keep in mind while organizing your event....

The Otesaga is gearing up for a brand new dining experience! 1909 Restaurant is opening soon, and our take on the modern steakhouse is sure to appeal to every palate. With fresh new flavors and lakeside views, 1909 is the perfect destination for a cozy date night....

Everyone who attends a conference knows that free stuff abounds - from tote bags to flash drives to mints, there's no shortage of branded promotional items being distributed....

Vacationers have different opinions on what makes the perfect itinerary for a summer getaway. Some make plans for a "put your feet up and relax" style of vacation, while others choose to stay active. No matter what side you land on, The Otesaga is the ideal place to serve all of your vacation needs, with plenty of ways to get you out and about, or kicking back in style....

For event planners, a sustainable meeting or conference is becoming more and more the norm. Incorporating eco-friendly elements is easier now than ever before, and partnering with the right venue is important in making sure attendees don't miss "the old way" of doing things. Read on for some ideas to keep in mind when starting the planning process:...

My favorite part of the day is without a doubt the early morning when we are getting out on the golf course...The lake and the surrounding environment is nothing short of special...

One of the most important tasks of planning a meeting is keeping your attendees well-fed throughout the course of your event. You have the daunting challenge of providing enough food, without too much waste or overfeeding....

Since opening its doors in 1909, The Otesaga has been a top destination for travelers seeking the serenity of Cooperstown and Lake Otsego. From day one, charming accommodations and gracious hospitality have greeted visitors eager to explore all that our quaint village has to offer....

Attending a conference alone can be an overwhelming experience. The thought of striking up conversations with strangers and eating meals by yourself are enough to make you forget the whole trip altogether. However, with some planning beforehand, the solo conference experience can be a positive one. Here are our seven tips for successfully navigating events on your own....

It's no secret that planning a wedding can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. The wedding planning siteZola recently surveyed 500 engaged and newly married couples, with a staggering 96% responding that they found planning their nuptials stressful. One of the contributing factors to this anxiety was finding the right venue. Read on for reasons why The Otesaga is perfectly suited to help you navigate the planning process, without the headaches....

In a perfect world, cocktail hour at a conference or meeting is the place to network with colleagues and important people in your industry. Yet, it can also be fraught with awkward encounters and a low-energy vibe after a long day of breakout sessions and speakers. Read on for some ideas on how to liven up your cocktail hour, and leave a lasting impression on your attendees....

With the chill of winter still upon us, it's hard to believe baseball spring training starts later this month in Florida and Arizona. For fans of the game, spring training signals the start of a new season; but baseball is always in season in Cooperstown, home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum......

Your conference is finally here! The months of planning every last detail boil down these one or two days. The venue is set, you've created a catchy event hashtag, now it's time for your attendees to arrive. To prevent your hard work from going to waste, we've compiled a list of some of the most important items to have waiting for conference-goers as they walk into the venue, ready to network, learn, and have fun....