WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester Office of Tourism, September 3, 2003: Sensational spaces, sites and scenery characterize Westchester County, New York as an ideal destination for meetings and special events. The Office of Tourism has released "Meetings, The Westchester Way" the county's Meeting Planners' Guide, 2004 edition, as an information resource to help meeting and event planners find venues throughout Westchester for conventions, conferences, meetings, and special events of all dimensions.
Published by Westfair Communications, Inc., the 40-page, four-color Meeting Planners' Guide contains detailed information on the county's hotels, conference centers, the Westchester County Center, and meeting space located in Westchester County parks facilities, such as Playland Amusement Park in Rye and Croton Point Park in Croton on Hudson.
A section on additional "Unique Spaces and Places" describes non-traditional locations that create a special atmosphere for events, such as historic sites, mansions, theaters, parks, colleges, restaurants and catering facilities. Event planners will appreciate the information on outstanding spaces such as castles, gardens, river cruises, and parks located throughout the county for weddings, anniversaries, holiday parties, etc.
"As a meeting destination, Westchester County offers the highest standard of service, combined with top notch facilities," said Margo Jones, Director of the Westchester County Office of Tourism. "Westchester is also conveniently located in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, just north of New York City."
The Meeting Planners Guide also provides information about service vendors, such as audio-visual providers, booth and exhibit contractors, caterers, decorators, destination management consultants, transportation companies, entertainment and temporary staffing.
An "At Your Leisure" section on entertainment and recreation describes several possibilities for after-hours activities and group events, and a travel information page helps expedite travel to and from the area.
To request a free copy of the Westchester County Meeting Planners' Guide, call the Office of Tourism at (914) 995-8500 or 1(800) 833-9282; e-mail Tourism@westchestergov.com, or visit www.westchestertourism.com. Special-interest brochures, such as the Westchester County Travel Guide, Gardens, and Antiques are also available.
