NEW HOTEL SPOTLIGHT

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LAKE LIFE AND LUXURY

The Lake House on Canandaigua offers the perfect combination for travelers, planners and attendees alike.

BY LAUREN PAHMEIER

LAKE LIFE PROVIDES a kind of tranquility and beauty that can’t be replicated. Often, it accompanies a woodsy cabin on the water, but in the Finger Lakes, luxury and lake life pair perfectly at The Lake House on Canandaigua. World-class amenities and a residentially inspired design throughout the building bring a sense of comfort to visitors, as well as the title as one of the “most anticipated hotel openings of 2020” by Vogue magazine.

Just a seaplane ride away from NYC, the active wellness retreat offers 123 guest rooms. Almost three-quarters of them have views of Canandaigua Lake, so guests can garner views of the water from most places on the property. But not only do guest rooms have views, but all of the meetings and event spaces on the property do as well.

The timber frame event barn can hold up to 250 people for a seated dinner, with plenty of windows to shine light on the gathering. In the off-season, the Sand Bar can turn into an events venue for lovers of the longtime local institution. Multiple conference spaces are available for business meetings and events, and the entire property can be bought out as well if the event warrants the need.

“The hotel evokes a residential feeling that is comfortable, relaxed, and stylized, yet sophisticated and down to earth. Additionally, the views of the lake and natural light are a meeting planner’s dream come true,” says Gerry Clark, executive director of sales and marketing.

In addition to appreciating the views of the water, another way to consume the culture of the Finger Lakes is by eating at Rose Tavern, where a seasonal and regionally inspired menu translates into locally made wines, rotating entrees and more. Sunrise yoga and sunset cruises, waterfall hikes, and visits to the spa exemplify the luxurious side of the hotel on the lake.

The ethereal quality of the interior design, wellness activities, food and location in the Finger Lakes make The Lake House on Canandaigua a dreamy, yet cozy place to host meetings and events.

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PLANNER’S POCKET DICTIONARY»

Teachable Moment

New training and certifications are helping planners prepare for the new challenges this year has posed.

Unprecedented times call for strategic measures.

With so many planners wondering how best to plan for the event-specific challenges posed by COVID19, industry leaders and top associations have stepped up to offer a road map with trainings on everything from cleaning protocols to new contract clauses.

GBAC STAR ACCREDITATION

Designed to help facilities implement the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfection of infectious agents like the novel coronavirus, the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR Accreditation Program lays out the proper protocols and best cleaning methods facilities and their key staff can put into action. The stadiums, convention centers, restaurants and hotels completing the program can provide planners with trust in facility staff, increased comfort and peace of mind on-site and assurance that facilities have been properly disinfected. gbac.issa.com

MPI PANDEMIC MEETING & EVENT CERTIFICATE

Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) timely training was curated to help planners navigate and rethink their event strategies for sustainability in a postpandemic world. In partnership with the Event Leadership Institute (ELI), the certificate helps planners learn to strategize for maximum adaptability, develop checklists for safer event design and establish event tactics to reduce COVID-based risks over the course of 20 CMP hours, live calls, on-demand courses and live Q&A meetings. mpi.org/education

DIGITAL EVENT STRATEGIST CERTIFICATION

Designed by event professionals for event professionals, the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) digital event certification helps planners learn to lead the design, delivery, monetization and measurement of effective online gatherings over the course of 12 combined classroom hours and self-paced study time that allows for interaction with top digital event experts. pcma.org/products/des Get back to taking care of business safely, soundly and in style. With 150,000 square feet of spectacular meeting space, plus 2,000 luxury hotel rooms, we have the perfect place for you to get back on track. Our newly implemented Safe + Sound procedures are in place for your peace of mind.

We are committed to remaining FLEXIBLE in the face of evolving conditions: • Zero attrition or cancellation fees • Zero risk in rebooking

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