2025 Hospitality Summit
October 26 – 28
The Otesaga Resort Hotel
60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
We’re thrilled to host you at the Otesaga Resort Hotel for our annual hospitality summit, co-presented with the NYS Hospitality & Tourism Association (NYSHTA). Prepare for an inspiring event filled with learning, networking, and fun!
Get your ticket early and save!
Early Bird (Ends August 15)
Member: $199/ Nonmember: $349
After August 15
Member – $299/ Nonmember: $449
5:00 – 7:00 pm | Welcome Party – The Otesaga Resort Hotel – East Veranda
Hors’ d’oeuvres, open bar and connecting with old and new friends
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Morning | Breakfast, Vendor visits
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Workshop: From Chaos to Clarity – Streamlining Hospitality Operations for Profit and Sanity | Presented by Kasey Anton, Owner, Spark Business
This session is all about getting out of the weeds. We’ll unpack where most operators waste time, money and energy – and how to clean up your systems for smoother, more profitable days. This is a workshop for those ready to stop firefighting and start building a business that actually supports their life. Attendees will leave with a simple action plan to implement immediately.
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Keynote Session: Leading with the Right Mindset: Manager vs. Leader vs. Coach | Presented by Jason Brooks, Founder of HospiVation, LLC
Too many leadership teams stall because they’re stuck in the wrong role—or worse, they don’t realize they’re defaulting to the wrong mindset. In today’s high-pressure environment, simply managing tasks isn’t enough. To truly drive results, leaders must understand when to manage for consistency, when to lead with vision, and when to coach for growth.
This session delivers a clear and practical breakdown of the three essential leadership mindsets—Managing, Leading, and Coaching—so attendees can stop defaulting and start deciding. We’ll explore how each mindset affects team engagement, performance, and accountability, and how to shift gears in real time.
Attendees will walk away with:
Expect practical examples, personal reflection, and fast-action takeaways that managers and multi-unit leaders can implement the very next day. Whether you’re preparing high-potentials for promotion or helping veteran leaders evolve, this session makes the invisible work of leadership visible—and executable.
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Crafted in Cooperstown, a three stop tour of local food & drink producers including Cooperstown Distillery, Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, and Ommegang Brewery. Transportation included!
More programming to be announced soon!
Room Block: $279/night + (Room block closes on September 26)
Booking link: NYSRA Hospitality Summit 2025
Or you can reach the Reservations Office at 866.494.0085, M-F 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and weekends 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (hours may vary). To get the special rate, mention NYSRA Hospitality Summit.
Otesaga Cancellation Policy: A one-night deposit is required at booking to confirm your reservation. Cancellations between the booking date and 30 days prior to arrival will incur a $55.00 administrative fee (per room). At this 30-day period we will then charge the remaining balance of your stay and it becomes non-refundable, non-changeable, non-cancellable. Failure to arrive on the confirmed arrival date will result in the cancellation of your stay and the forfeiture of your entire deposit. Cancellations or changes made within 30 days of arrival will result in entire deposit forfeiture.
There are still a few sponsorship opportunities available for the NYSRA & NYSHTA Hospitality Summit.
Please contact Sarahh@nysra.org for more information.
