Ithaca

Ithaca is a unique destination that excels in the unexpected! Go beyond the boardroom to ignite your attendees with distinct meeting venues, rich attractions, and memorable dining. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region of New York State, Ithaca is THE destination for groups of all sizes including creative meetings, intimate retreats, educational workshops, and conferences. Ithaca offers possibility, productivity, and creativity for your group.
Ithaca is truly a one-of-a-kind meeting destination with its distinctive blend of big-town cosmopolitan sophistication and small-town charm. Waterfalls and wineries, fine arts and entertainment, diverse dining, fabulous museums, quaint shops, astounding natural beauty and world-class educational opportunities are all available in Ithaca.
Ithaca offers a broad selection of hotels as well as unique meeting and banquet space. Choose from a chic boutique property, a relaxing hotel and spa, or a full-service national brand. In addition to traditional meeting spaces, Ithaca offers unique outdoor venues as well as attractions such as museums and theatres to transform your meeting into an exceptional experience. Meeting planners will also have access to a wealth of educational resources to enhance programming with Cornell University and Ithaca College campuses woven into Ithaca’s vibrant and diverse landscape.
Easily accessible by car, bus, or airplane, we are serviced by Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (1 mile), Elmira Corning Regional Airport (36 miles), and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (63 miles). The gateway to the Finger Lakes, Ithaca is only 4 hours from New York City, 3 hours from Buffalo, and 3 hours from Albany.
The Ithaca Convention & Visitors Bureau Sales Department is dedicated to ensuring that meeting planners have the information, resources, & assistance necessary for a successful meeting or conference. At your request, the team will help you save time by distributing your meeting specifications to local properties and assist you in identifying the options that best suit your requirements. The professional and knowledgeable staff will coordinate personalized, escorted site inspections of Ithaca hotels, meeting venues and attractions. The Sales Department will also provide insightful information and useful materials for your delegates and co-workers. You will have access to all the tools needed to showcase your excellent destination selection and generate excitement for your event!