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Contract with New York Society of Association Executives for booth space at Meet New York, including indemnification provisions.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget of the Registration with New York Society of Association Executives (NYSAE) for host table at Meet New York including indemnification provisions.
• At this show, the Convention and Visitors Bureau will have an opportunity to develop business with senior executives and meeting planners from throughout the Northeast.
• NYSAE would not agree to remove indemnification provisions.
• County Attorney has reviewed to ensure contract meets indemnification waiver criteria set forth in paragraph three of Resolution No. 06-70.
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Strategic Priorities:
Prosperity and Opportunity
3.2 Provide and promote tourism opportunities
Summary:
The Contract with NYSAE is for member host tabletop space that will allow the CVB to promote the area to qualified senior executives and meeting planners, respond to questions about the destination, distribute materials, and accept Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
Background/Explanation:
The Contract is for NYSAE’s Meet New York educational conference and trade show, which is scheduled to be held on February 24, 2026, in New York City.
Two hotel partners will be joining the CVB for this show and will share in a portion of the total cost. They will also purchase their own table, which will include education
Fiscal Impact:
Total Cost: $6,000.00
Funding to support the NYSAE Registration in the total amount of $6,000.00 is provided through the CVB’s Annual Operating Budget. The source of funding is the Tourist Development Tax Fund.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the Department Director to sign this Registration was granted by the County Administrator under Resolution No. 06-70.
Staff Member Responsible:
Brian Lowack, Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Partners:
Tourist Development Council
Attachments:
Registration
Supporting Documentation Resolution
No. 06-70