NIAGARA FALLS, NY (December 23, 2003) - Mark Magarity, President and
CEO of Sentry Hospitality, Ltd., is pleased to announce the finalization
of the contract naming Sentry Hospitality as the operator of the new Conference
Center Niagara Falls (opening Spring 2004).
Owned and developed by USA Niagara Development Corporation, the Conference
Center Niagara Falls will be Western New York's newest and technologically
advanced meeting facility, located directly across from the new Seneca
Niagara Casino. Within two blocks of Niagara Falls, The Conference Center
Niagara Falls represents a new hybrid venue for meetings and events by
blending a sophisticated, state-of-the-art conference environment with
an elegant Ballroom, a flexible Entertainment/Exhibit Center and the services
and amenities of a four star hotel offering excellent food and beverage
presentation.
"While we only finalized the contract for this partnership today, our
staff has been working for months to develop a conference center concept
never before seen in this area," stated Magarity. "We feel Conference Center
Niagara Falls' hybrid abilities will not only stimulate the Niagara Falls
economy by bringing new visitors to the area, but also offer meeting and
event planners a unique site alternative. It is more than bricks and mortar,
but rather about the experience. The excitement created with this new venue
is sure to fuel even more growth opportunities in Niagara Falls."
The 116,000 square feet Conference Center Niagara Falls offers 15-dedicated,
purpose-built conference rooms featuring 18-hour ergonomic chairs, conference
tables and built-in multi-media equipment including wireless internet access
throughout the facility
Highlights of the new Conference Center Niagara Falls include:
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32,200 square feet Entertainment/Exhibit Center, offering superb acoustical
design, creative lighting and staging for the most imaginative productions.
This venue will accommodate full production shows, concerts, multi media
events, traditional trade shows and exhibits, dinners, ceremonies and events
up to 4,000 persons.
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10,500 square feet Cascade Ballroom, one of the largest in Western New
York.
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Cascade Ballroom, a Grand Ballroom and Foyer that will cater elegant affairs,
dinners and weddings with menus designed by award winning chefs
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High-tech, High-touch environment featuring Media Wall and technologically
advanced Business Center and Support Staff
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Conference Concierge for personalized service and meeting support
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Ergonomic Chairs and Non-Glare Conference Tables in all conference rooms
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Individual Climate-Controlled Conference Rooms
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Built-in Sound Panels and retractable screens
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Built-in Flip Charts, White Boards and Tackable wall surfaces in Conference
Rooms
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Teleconference/Video Conferencing
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On-site A/V support
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Internet connectivity available in all conference rooms, Ballroom and Exhibit
Center
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Complete Meeting Package (CMP) and Day Meeting Package (DMP) offered
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One-stop planning, ease-of-booking package pricing, customized to fit your
agenda
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Beautiful outdoor Piazza for Receptions, Banquets and Special Events
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Convenient Parking for 4,130 Cars
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Eleven hotels (1,880 rooms), 30 Restaurants, 10 Cultural Attractions and
numerous retail shops are conveniently located within a 7-minute walking
distance
According to USA Niagara Development Corporation, construction of the center
has resulted in 100 construction related jobs to date. It is estimated
that the Conference Center Niagara Falls will create approximately 35 full-time
and 50 part-time positions in its first year of operation with that number
increasing to 50 full-time and 100 part-time by the center's third year
of operation. USA Niagara Development Corporation also estimates that the
center will generate $13-$19 million in annual direct spending on local
hotels, food and beverage and transportation in the region from visitors.
Sentry
Hospitality, based in New York City, is a leading resort, conference center,
hotel, vacation club and residential lifestyle development and management
company. In operation since 1993, Sentry focuses on revenue-building
sales and marketing to provide the highest possible return for investors,
while simultaneously insuring that guest expectations are exceeded. To
learn more about Sentry Hospitality, log onto www.sentryhospitality.com.
First announced in January 2001 by Governor George E. Pataki as a special
subsidiary of Empire State Development, USA Niagara Development Corporation
is solely dedicated to promoting economic development and tourism and leveraging
private investment in Niagara Falls. For more information about USA Niagara,
please visit www.usaniagara.com.
For more information about the Conference Center Niagara Falls, please
visit www.niagarafalls-cc.com.
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