Destinations of New York State
28th Annual
New York State
Luncheon/Presentations Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Mission 261 Restaurant San Gabriel TEAM Profiles
You haven’t experienced the real magic of New York until you’ve seen it all from the top of the
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Soaring 1,050 (320 m) into the sky
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heart 86th
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deck, the observatory also has an indoor gallery to enjoy the views, rain or shine, day or night. 2014 ESBO launched its new
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unforgettable Experience
visitors
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icon’s extraordinary exhibits, the views, and in-depth information on the building’s history. With the recent enhancements and wonderful,
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Empire State Building continues to impress visitors from around the world.
Michael Sibrizzi, Director of Sales Empire State Building Observatory Direct Line: 212-400-3368 Fax: 212-947-1360 E-mail Mmsibrizzi@esbonyc.com www.empirestatebuilding.com
FEEL THE HEART OF NYC
DENIHAN HOSPITALITY GROUP
AFFINIA HOTELS -- BENJAMIN HOTEL – SURREY HOTEL -- JAMES HOTELS
The Denihan Family has owned and operated hotels since 1963; in the last 50 years the company has expanded from one hotel, the 129-suite Affinia Gardens (formerly the Lyden Gardens), to a collection of highly rated, highly profitable hotels in New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Miami. The company’s uniquely guest-centric approach, refined through the past 50 years, has made it an industry leader in hospitality, property and restaurant development, as well as hotel operations, management and marketing.
The Denihan Group: AFFINIA COLLECTION: Each Affinia has its own personality, in a unique neighborhood, within an iconic city! Whether you are feeling social, or in Work mode, or in need of personal Space there is a hotel for you. Warmly residential guest rooms offer a nice mix of privacy, and connectedness, from the perfectly inviting beds and furnishings you have come to expect to the suites with kitchenettes that feel like your own city apartment. All rooms include our pillow menus; experience kits, wine hour and corner stores. OUR NEW YORK CITY LOCATIONS:
Affinia Manhattan, New York City: Affinia Shelburne, New York City: Affinia Dumont, New York City: Affinia 50, New York City : Affinia Gardens, New York City:
Affinia 50 room
618 rooms and suites; 371 7th Avenue (31st and 7th ) 325 rooms and suites: 303 Lexington (at 37th street) 243 rooms and suites : 250 East 34th Street 251 rooms and suites ; 155 East 50th ( 50thand 3rd) 129 rooms and suites : 64th between (2nd and 3rd )
Helicopter Flight Services, Inc. Tours of New York
Downtown Manhattan Heliport • Pier 6 • East River • New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212) 355-0801 • Fax: (212) 248-2015 • Email: info@heliny.com • www.heliny.com 2015/16 Tour Descriptions and Charter Info
Helicopter Flight Services operates top-of-the-line, high-performance Bell 407 helicopters outfitted with a spacious cabin seating up to 6 passengers. The high visibility windows have been specially designed for sightseeing which allows 180 degree views; no other helicopter operator in NYC is able to offer these unobstructed views. The Bell 407 has proven to be a safe, fast and powerful helicopter giving an incredibly smooth ride in virtually all conditions. Pilots are specially trained on both the Bell 407 and TCAS, state-of-the-art safety system. TCAS is an onboard radar system that allows pilots the advantage of having a handle on air traffic. All passengers enjoy their flight with voice interactive headsets to hear and speak to both the pilot and each other.
AMAZING PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES!
Day Tours: Below retail costs do not include $20 Fuel & Security Fee per person collected at the time of booking
TOUR HELIPORT: Downtown Manhattan Heliport (Pier 6 - East River, New York, NY 10004). Located on South Street between the South Street Seaport and the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
The New Yorker Tour
Approx. 15 Minute Tour - $154 per person
All aboard for a fantastic bird’s-eye view of the magic isle of Manhattan. Experience the beauty of Central Park, the Hudson River, and New York Harbor including the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum. Marvel at the splendor of Rockefeller Center, the Empire State, Chrysler, Met Life buildings and the World Financial Center. Delight in flying by the historical richness of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Greenwich Village, South Street Seaport and the 126 year old Brooklyn Bridge. All this and more of the dramatic New York skyline makes this tour a best seller and a must for any visitor.
The Ultimate Tour
Approx. 20 Minute Tour - $204 per person
Seated in comfort, take in an extended harbor excursion that includes a distant view of the magnificent Verrazano Bridge and Governors Island. Then, cruising up the Hudson River, behold the man-made miracle of the George Washington Bridge and nature’s miraculous New Jersey Palisades. Landmarks such as Yankee Stadium (on nongame days), the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and Columbia University. All the sights of the New Yorker tour plus the mentioned sights above make this tour an award winner and ranked #1.
The Deluxe Tour
Approx. 30 Minute Tour - $304 per person
Why not go for the best? Experience a luxurious new perspective on this incomparable city by flying not only around the island, but actually above sites like the CNN/Time-Warner building, Times Square, Central Park, Fifth Avenue and Broadway. We will take you up close to the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building; show you the United Nations Building with the incredible city skyline as a backdrop. All the sights of the Ultimate Tour plus the mentioned sights above is New York City’s most extravagant and exhilarating sightseeing and photo opportunity. It will be an everlasting memory for your clients and their special trip to NYC.
VIP Air & Sea Tour
Approx. 1.5 Hour Tour - $249 per person The New Yorker Tour plus a 1 hour champagne cruise with NY Water Taxi. 2015/16 Tour Descriptions & Retail Rates
RATED 4.5 on
Helicopter Flight Services
Helicopter Charters
Custom Schedule - $1,850 per hour (1 hour minimum) Helicopter Flight Services operates Bell 407 Helicopters, the first choice of those who put safety, performance and reliability first. This is not measured by the manufacturer but by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Aviation Safety Board; a priceless factor in safety. The Bell 407 helicopters feature an impressive array of state-of-the art technology, from high-tech components to digital engine control. Combined with outstanding performance, you'll find the Bell 407 has more to offer than any other single engine turbine in the air. This is the most popular helicopter in the world. With a spacious cabin that seats up to six passengers, comfort is standard! All helicopters are equipped with climate control, DVD, XM Radio, Bose Stereo System, glass cockpit with synthetic vision with Nexrad Radar and TCAS (traffic collision avoidance system) for added safety. Experienced and superbly trained professional pilots that receive Bell Helicopter Recurrent Training annually. Additional Fees: Waiting - $300 per hour. Early/Late Operation - $450 Additional Fees - Determined by heliport/airport.
Helicopter Airport Transfers
Custom Schedule – approx. 12 minutes or less - $1,850 per transfer (one way) / Up to six passengers (without luggage) Helicopter Flight Services offers airport transfers between Manhattan and the four major airports in the New York City region (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro) as well as airport to airport transfers. Flight times are usually less than 12 minutes; (1+ hours driving time in traffic) Helicopter Flight Services landing areas at each airport are serviced by complimentary ground transportation to and from the airline terminal. Kennedy (JFK), Newark (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) Airport East 34th Street Heliport (East 34th Street & FDR Drive) Teterboro (TEB) West 30th Street Heliport (West 30th Street & 12th Avenue) Downtown Manhattan Heliport (Pier 6 & South Street) Other Airport Charters: Atlantic City $3,495 Boston $6,740 East Hampton $3,680 Philadelphia $3,310
Southampton $3,495 Westchester $2,200 Westhampton $3,310
*Above costs do not include parking fees or early/late operation fees. *Above costs are for one way trips. *Please call for round trip quote. The above mentioned $20 fuel & security fee is subject to change. You will be notified accordingly and any reservations made before an increase in fee will be honored at the $20 rate.
Eric Petersen 001 (201) 655-0472 erichfs59@gmail.com or Jennifer Ackerson 001 (631) 756-1102, jackerson@alonmarketing.com 2015/16 Tour Descriptions & Retail Rates
RATED 4.5 on
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The Lucerne Hotel 201 W. 79th St. New York, NY
A Boutique Hotel 201 guest rooms
Belvedere Hotel
319 W. 48th St. New York, NY
400 Deluxe & Executive Rooms
A LL N EW Y ORK C IT Y L OCATIONS
The Pearl Hotel
A Boutique Hotel 233 W. 49th St. New York, NY 94 guest rooms
The Opera House Hotel A Boutique Hotel 436 E. 149th St. Bronx, NY 60 guest rooms
Travel Inn Hotel
515 W. 42nd St. New York, NY 160 guest rooms
Hotel Newton
2528 Broadway New York, NY 105 guest rooms including 12 deluxe suites
www.newyorkhotel.com 888-HOTEL58
“Fasten your seatbelts and embrace the city.” - New York Times
“The hottest new way to see New York.” - The Today Show
“It rocks. It rolls. THE RIDE offers surprises around every corner.” - USA Today
Part Tour. Part Show. Total Entertainment.
“THE RIDE is a roadie-worthy ensemble marrying a Broadway production, city tour and reality television with the comfort of a multi-million dollar motor coach. While the production is all about interaction on all fronts, improvisation and reality are the mainstays to providing unique experiences every time out. The immersive show is drama, comedy, documentary and reality all rolled into one.” - Group Tour Magazine
The Group Experience New York Cityʼs newest groundbreaking theatrical experience comes to life in the heart of Times Square. Part tour and part show, THE RIDE is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that turns the streets of New York into a stage. With stadium seating, 40 monitors, 3000 LED lights, and surround sound, THE RIDE is the worldʼs only moving theater. THE RIDEʼs ensemble cast of singers, dancers, musicians, actors, and comedians are discovered along a 75-minute journey through Times Square and midtown Manhattan. The iconic landmarksof the city unfold before the eyes of audience members facing sideways out of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, delivering unparalleled panoramic and vertical views of Manhattan. A thrilling group adventure awaits you on THE RIDE. THE RIDE is the only tour, attraction, and show in New York City that provides a fully tailored group experience. RIDE groups are integrated into the show while THE RIDEʼs performers interact with the audience members in a truly origincal experience.As performers engage the audience with quizzes, facts, and group shout-outs; students, adults, and seniors alike all share in this unforgettable New York City experience.
Awarded 2014 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor Awarded 2012 Best Way to See NYC by NY Press Awarded #3 Teen Attraction in NYC by Fodor’s Travel Top Rated for Bus & Minivan Tours from Viator 4 star ratings on Yelp and Trip Advisor
For Group Sales:
Renee Wilson, Group Sales Manager groupsales@experiencetheride.com (212) 244-2551 x168
For Marketing Inquiries:
Roderick Smith, Director of Marketing and Sales marketing@experiencetheride.com (212) 244-2551 x179
WELLINGTON HOTEL
www.wellingtonhotel.com
For Rates: Please contact Lucille Yokell, CHME Director of Sales and Marketing (646)-277-0040 lyokell@wellingtonhotel.com www.wellingtonhotel.com
Simple and Sophisticated. You Deserve Dutchess.
Hudson River views, great estates, farms & markets, cultural attractions, culinary delights, natural scenic beauty, only 90 minutes north of NYC – in the heart of the Hudson Valley!
Top 20 Places in the World to Visit - National Geographic Traveler Dutchess County Highlights Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Home, Library & Museum, Vanderbilt Mansion, Eleanor Roosevelt’s Val-kill
The Library’s state-of-the-art interactive exhibit is designed for visitors to experience the presidency as people living in the Roosevelt era while covering FDR’s early years and his heroic struggle to regain his strength and political career after polio. Vanderbilt’s Gilded Age mansion is surrounded by a scenic park on the Hudson River. Val-Kill is the private cottage of Eleanor Roosevelt, one of the world’s most influential women of her time.
The Culinary Institute of America
America’s premier culinary school, the CIA offers student-guided tours in nearly any language and features four prestigious restaurants.
Walkway Over the Hudson
This historic bridge and a New York State Park is the world’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge at 1.28 miles across, standing 212’ above water, and offers a glass-enclosed elevator and unprecedented Hudson River Valley views.
Dutch’s Spirits Tours & Tastings On the foundations of Dutch Schultz's historic "bootlegger" complex from America's Prohibition Era, visit a newly created must-see destination. History, modern farming and the craft distillery movement combine for an unforgettable experience.
Crown Maple Syrup at Madava Farms
Go behind the scenes at the world’s largest sugarhouse for a tour & tasting, enjoy farm fresh food, and stroll the 800 acres of scenic trails. Madava combines modern technology with artisanal practices to produce quite possibly the purest maple syrup on Earth.
Group contact:
Dawn Hopper 845-463-5444
dawn@dutchesstourism.com 3 Neptune Rd. Suite Q17 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
dutchesstourism.com
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Hudson Valley Taste & Tour ― Day One Sprout Creek Farm – Farm tour, cheese making & cheese sampling Madava Farms – Crown Maple Syrup tasting, tour & farm style lunch Innisfree Garden – Historic, meditative Chinese “cup gardens” Empire Cruise Lines – Hudson River dinner cruise Day Two Beacon or Hyde Park – Kayak the Hudson River Historic Rhinebeck – Lunch & boutique shopping Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome – Vintage and WWI airshows & biplane rides Dutch’s Spirits – Historic bootlegging tour and sample moonshine The Culinary Institute of America – A first class dining experience Day Three Walkway Over the Hudson – World’s longest elevated pedestrian bridge FDR Presidential Home, Library & Museum – Interactive tours Hyde Park Brewing – Farm fresh lunch and artisanal beer Vanderbilt Mansion – Gilded Age mansion & garden tour Val-Kill – Eleanor Roosevelt’s private cottage Ice House on Hudson – Waterfront dining on the Hudson
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Group Tours Are Our Specialty Corning, NY, has played a very important role in the development of the American glass industry. From beautiful crystal to today’s fiber optics, Corning has been home to some of the best and brightest glass innovations. That is why The Corning Museum of Glass is one of the premier visitor attractions in New York State. Your customers will see three museums in one when they learn about the ART of glass, the SCIENCE of glass, and the HISTORY of glass, all under one roof. Add in live glassmaking demonstrations that take place throughout the day, and your customers will feel like they have received a great value. Our GlassMarket is one of the largest museum gift shops in the country. Your customers can find something for every price range—from kid-friendly jewelry to one-of-a-kind glass art. We also ship internationally so your customers can send their purchases home.
We make a perfect addition to any East Coast tour, whether it’s a group tour or a FIT itinerary. Located in the picturesque Finger Lakes Wine Country, we’re a convenient stop on your way from New York City or Washington, DC, north to Niagara Falls, NY.
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www.cmog.org “The Corning Museum of Glass is a ‘must’ for anyone who loves art, science, innovation, and fun at the same time. From
Sally Berry
the glassblowing sessions to the extraordinary exhibits where glassmaking achieves the highest levels of artistic expression, there is so much to see and enjoy. Great for school groups as well as visitors of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Spend an hour or spend a whole afternoon, you are sure to experience the ‘Wow’ factor when you visit!“ Esther Roth AlliedTPro
• Daily Hot Glass Shows Now more live demonstrations than ever!
• The World’s Best Glass Collection Explore 35 centuries of glassmaking through nearly 50,000 objects—from a tiny glass portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharoah to larger-than-life contemporary sculpture.
• Hands-on Science and Technology Glass changes the world—see how in our interactive science and technology exhibit. Do It! stations let you bend light, bend glass, and bend your imagination.
• GlassMarket Shopping
Tourism Sales and Marketing Manager 607.438.5213 Office 607.684.3685 Cell berrysk@cmog.org
The Museum loves international visitors • Brochures in nine languages • Mandarin speaking staff • FIT and Group rates • We accept vouchers and coupons • International food offerings in our spacious Café • Partner in the Wine, Water & Wonders of Upstate New York itinerary
Eight boutiques of international glass treasures, offer items at all price points. You’ll find original art, jewelry, housewares, ornaments, and more!
• Fun with Glass! In Make Your Own Glass experiences, all ages can get hands-on with glass to create a personal glass souvenir (additional fee; advanced reservations required).
• GlassMarket Café Your clients can enjoy lunch or dinner at the Museum. We have group tour menus, family-friendly favorites, and New York State beers and wines.
• Great Location It’s easy to include us in tours that stop in the Finger Lakes, Niagara Falls, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, or Canada. Ask us for sample itineraries.
Shop the GlassMarket
Museum Hours
Travel Times Albany, NY
3 ½ hours
Frederick, MD
4 ½ hours
Philadelphia, PA
4 hours
Akron, OH
5 hours
Harrisburg, PA
3 hours
Pittsburgh, PA
5 hours
Binghamton, NY
1 ¼ hours
Lancaster, PA
4 hours
Rochester, NY
1 ½ hours
Boston, MA
6 ½ hours
Montreal, QC
7 hours
Scranton, PA
2 ½ hours
Buffalo, NY
2 ½ hours
Newark, NJ
4 hours
Syracuse, NY
2 hours
Cleveland, OH
4 ½ hours
New York City, NY
4 ½ hours
Toledo, OH
6 ½ hours
Columbus, OH
7 hours
Niagara Falls, USA
3 hours
Toronto, ON
4 ½ hours
Erie, PA
3 hours
Ottawa, ON
6 hours
Washington, DC
5 ½ hours
Daily, Year Round (7 days a week) 9 am – 5 pm Summer Hours Memorial Day – Labor Day 9 am – 8 pm Closed only four days a year! January 1, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24 and 25
Sarah Foster, Director of Group Sales Oneida County Tourism Office: 315.624.7144/Fax: 315.724.7335 sarah@oneidacountytourismcom
Oneida County Tourism –
Welcome to Central New York’s Getaway Region. Enjoy family fun in the sun at Sylvan Beach and Verona Beach State Park on the shores of Oneida Lake. Walk on the wild side at Utica Zoo and Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo. See Broadway at Utica’s historic Stanley Theatre. Perfect your swing at 29 golf courses! Tour Saranac Brewery, ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, cruise the Erie Canal, view 25,000 works of art at MunsonWilliams-Proctor Museum of Art. Relive history at Fort Stanwix National Monument and Oriskany Battlefield. Turning Stone Casino Resort provides Vegas-style gaming and entertainment, championship golf and luxury spas. Vernon Downs Casino Hotel offers gaming and live harness racing. Savor the flavors of Italian, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Asian, Bosnian, and German cuisine! All conveniently located along NYS Thruway (I-90) Exits 31, 33 & 34.
Otsego County Tourism/Cooperstown - Cooperstown is a small village in Central New York Region. Located on the shores of Otsego Lake with only one stop light and 1,800 residents, the village is home to authentic and stunning examples of American culture and history in a pristine, rural setting. Our museums include Fenimore Art Museum and The Farmers’ Museum, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and Hyde Hall. Visitors can enjoy local cuisine, beers, distilled products, wine and cider on the Cooperstown Beverage. Enjoy the country and the lake at one of our many NYS and local parks. www.ThisIsCooperstown.com
NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
® I LOVE NEW YORK logo is a registered trademark/service mark of the NYS Dept. of Economic Development, used with permission.
THE FARMERS’ MUSEUM
Erie Canal Cruises – We are your group tour specialist! Treat your group to a cruise on the calm waters of the Historic Erie Canal, in the beautiful Mohawk Valley of Central New York. Stay for a day or two and enjoy some of the most interesting and unique attractions in the country. With pre-planned trips featuring a variety of attractions, your whole group is sure to enjoy the history, beauty and tastes of the region. There is a Cruise, Dine and Mine package or you can build your own trip! Enjoy lunch or dinner onsite at the Waterfront Grille!
Gems Along the Mohawk – We are a visitor’s center conveniently located directly off of I-90 in the Herkimer Marina and also home to Erie Canal Cruises. The visitor’s center captures the history of the Mohawk Valley through a unique gift shop full of local products and the Waterfront Grille restaurant, which features local cuisine. The restaurant is available for groups and has several menus to choose from. We also have packages with Herkimer Diamond Mines and Erie Canal Cruises.
Herkimer Diamond Mines – Mining for Herkimer Diamonds is an outdoor activity enjoyed by people of all ages. Get your hands dirty and prepare for a day of digging for diamonds! Prospector tools are available for rent or for sale. Bring your own lunch or head to our partners at Gems Along the Mohawk for meal at the Waterfront Grille. Several group options are available, including shopping, prospecting, and prospecting & creating.
Turning Stone Casino is the perfect motor coach escape. Turning Stone offers the ideal getaway for the seasoned traveler, casino players, bingo aficionado, entertainment seeker, spa connoisseur or golf enthusiast. Day groups of 20+ people and a minimum 4-hour stay receive: complimentary group bonus packages, dedicated drop off and pick up location and free onsite parking. Overnight groups receive: customized packages including resort amenities, customized itinerary tours, upgraded bonus packages, complimentary incentives for escort and driver and more!
New York State
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Destiny Awaits New York State’s Largest Shopping Destination Discover shopping, dining, entertainment and outlets
all in one place
For more info, visit www.destinyusa.com or call 315.466.7000
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Destiny USA
New York State’s Largest Travel Destination
Ready, Set, Play!
• Location and accessibility make Destiny USA the perfect destination or stopover for both group and independent travelers. It is located near the crossroads of I-90 (the NYS Thruway at exit 36) and I-81 (south to exit 23) • A private bus drivers’ lounge is available, providing television, internet access, complimentary beverages and many more amenities. • Union Pay Card is welcomed and accepted by a wide variety of brands including Coach and Brooks Brothers Factory Store. • Canadian exchange is offered at the day’s rate in the form of an American Express gift card (for a nominal fee) which can be used any place that accepts American Express. Additionally, Macy’s and Coach, among other brands, accept Canadian money in-store. • Shopping Packages can be purchased in advance – visit our website for details and pricing: www.destinyusa.com/ travelandaccommodations • For lodging and area information visit www.visitsyracuse.org
Passport of Savings All members of registered groups receive a complimentary Passport of Savings, Destiny USA’s deal book, filled with special offers.
Destiny USA Retailers Accept China Union Pay Union Pay, established in 2002, is the only bank card association in China. Powered by the Discover network, Union Pay Credit Cards can be accepted at Destiny USA brands where Discover is accepted. For details, visit Guest Services.
For additional information or to register a group please contact: Rose Hapanowich Director of Marketing at 315.410.6635 or email rmh@destinyusa.com
Destiny USA’s Level 3 has the largest names in entertainment all under one roof. Visitors can tap their boots to live music acts at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, race eco-friendly go-karts up to 45mph at Pole Position Raceway or experience the world of science and entertainment at WonderWorks. Suspend yourself over our 80 foot canyon on the Canyon Climb Adventure, the worlds largest indoor ropes course in the world or give the little ones a thrill at SkyTykes Adventure. Experience crisp, interactive film at Regal’s new IMAX and RPX screens and golf 365 days a year at OptiGolf. Get lost in a maze of mirrors with twists and turns that captivate at The Amazing Mirror Maze, or win prizes at Dave & Buster’s. All of these options and more are available to you in one place, on one level. Destiny USA’s Level 3 is open late seven days a week for your convenience. Experience the fun and excitement indoors all year-round with some of the world’s best entertainment venues right at your fingertips.
Tourist Appeal
The Upstate New York region is rich in tourist attractions. In 2012, the Finger Lakes region earned $2.7 billion in tourism sales dollars. The Turning Stone Casino, Mirbeau Inn & Spa, the region’s 40 golf courses and Finger Lakes wine country draw millions of domestic and international tourists each year. Destiny USA is easily accessible from all of these local tourism destinations. 1000 Islands
Niagara Falls
Championship Golf
Convenient and Central Location
Wine Trails
Niagara Falls
Destiny USA is located at the crossroads of New York State with convenient access to and from I-90 and I-81, just minutes from I-690, Hancock International Airport and Syracuse’s Regional Transportation Center. Destiny USA is a must see destination for the more than two million international tourists traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls annually.
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A New Look for a New Experience
The expansion of Destiny USA has brought a whole new look to the facility. The sleek design and sustainable features earned it LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council making it the largest LEED® certified retail commercial building in the world.
Something for everyone! The Perfect Combination of Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Our dynamic mix of traditional anchor stores and retail offerings, outlets, entertainment venues and restaurant options offers something for everyone and cannot be matched anywhere else.
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Destinations of New York State ~ California Sales Mission 2014 New York TEAM Anne Marie Wilson, International Sales Director Denihan Hotels 551 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10176 Tel: (646)-424-2606/Fax: (917)-339-3851 E-mail: annemarie.wilson@denihan.com
Rose Hapanowich, Marketing Director Destiny USA 9090 Destiny USA Drive Syracuse, NY 13290 Tel: (315)-466-6000/Fax: (315)-466-5808 E-mail: rmh@destinyusa.com
Dawn Hopper, Tour & Travel Marketing Manager Dutchess County Tourism 3 Neptune Rd., Ste. M17 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Tel: (845)-463-5444/Fax: (845)-463-5401 E-mail: dawn@dutchesstourism.com
Robert Aaron, Director of Sales & Marketing Empire Hotel Group 515 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212)-695-7171, ext. 7860/Fax: (212)-967-5025 E-mail: robert@newyorkhotel.com
Michael Sibrizzi, Director of Sales Empire State Building Observatory 350 5th Avenue, Ste. 300 New York, NY 10118 Tel: (212)-400-3368/Fax: (212)-947-1360 E-mail: msibrizzi@esbonyc.com
Eric Petersen, Director, Sales and Marketing Helicopter Flight Services Downtown Manhattan Heliport, Pier 6, South Street New York, NY 10004 Tel: (212)-355-0801/Fax: (212)-248-2015 E-mail: erichfs59@gmail.com
Sarah Foster, Director of Group Sales Central New York/Oneida County Tourism P.O. Box 551, NYS Thruway Exit 31 Utica, NY 13503-0551 Tel: (315)-624-7144/Fax: (315)-724-7335 E-mail: sarah@oneidacountytourism.com
Will Polo, Group & Leisure Sales Manager Skyline Sightseeing 105 East 34th Street, Ste. #140 New York, NY 10118 Tel: (212)-299-4926/Fax: (212)-299-4932 E-mail: wpolo@skylinenyc.com
Roderick Innes Smith, Director of Marketing & Sales THE RIDE, Inc. 311 West 43rd St., Ste. 206 New York, NY 10036 Tel: (212)-244-2551, ext. 179/Fax: (212)-247-7145 E-mail: rsmith@experiencetheride.com
Lucille Yokell, CHME, Director of Sales & Marketing Wellington Hotel 871 7th Avenue at 55th Street New York, NY 10019 Tel: (646)-277-0040 D.L./Fax: (212)-581-1350 E-mail: lyokell@wellingtonhotel.com
Sally Berry, Tourism Sales and Marketing Manager Wine Waters & Wonders c/o Corning Museum of Glass One Museum Way Corning, NY 14830 Tel: (607)-684-3685/Fax: (607)-438-5367 E-mail: berrysk@cmog.org
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New York State is a four-season destination with 11 great vacation regions. Spectacular vistas and natural scenery await, from the nation’s largest state park, The Adirondacks, to the roaring waters of Niagara Falls to the vast Atlantic Ocean, Adventures await on a “Path Through History” taking explorers to living history museums, sites, homes and forts where costumed reenactments are a regular occurrence and a wealth of cultural treasures in art, music, theater and architecture can be unmasked. Savor the “Taste NY” farm-to-table culinary revolution. Whether touring world class wineries and craft breweries, taking classes at a culinary institute, picking apples off the tree or sampling the goods at a farmers market, New York's unique food and beverage experiences are sure to delight the senses. Outdoor Adventures thrill the spirits in a playground of seasons, from spring fishing and white water rafting to summer boating and zip lining over boundless landscapes, from fall hiking and leaf peeping to winter skiing and après activities. Sustainable eco-tourism opportunities let Responsible Travelers show a green heart by connecting with the awesome natural beauty and New York State experiencing the incredible cultural diversity of the Empire State. Division of Tourism Albany, NY 12245 There’s so much to choose from and always something new, DJones@esd.ny.gov And You Thought You Knew New York! IN SPRING:
• Enjoy a scenic trip from the majestic Adirondack Mountains to the awesome grandeur of Niagara Falls. • Take your group on an adventure tour and let them experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting in the Adirondacks or fly fishing a Catskills stream or the legendary Battenkill River. • Schedule a tour of the Empire State’s many worldrenowned museums and cultural institutions.
IN SUMMER:
• Learn, taste and experience wine and culinary dishes at the NY Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua. • Sample an unmatched array of outdoor events, including sports, concerts, festivals and fireworks. • Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, celebrating its 75th anniversary, and Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown. • Celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival at the Museum at Bethel Woods.
IN FALL:
• Visit farm markets and “u-pick” apple orchards. • Tour the magnificent mansions in the Hudson Valley or Long Island. • Experience theater and nightlife in our cities. • Seek out antique shops in the country. • Take a tour through one of our winery regions. • Ride the Maid of the Mist to the base of Niagara Falls, available only on the American side.
IN WINTER:
• New York has nearly 50 downhill ski centers, all family friendly including Whiteface, with the greatest vertical drop in the east. • Enjoy cross-country ski centers and rejuvenating health spas. • Taste Buffalo wings in their birthplace at the Anchor Bar, celebrating their 50th birthday! • Visit the quaint village of Lake Placid, the country’s only host city for two Winter Olympic Games.