THEME PARK BENEFITS AT
LOEWS PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL

Get More Rides, More Often
When you stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, you'll receive free* Universal Express Unlimited™ to skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions at Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal Islands of Adventure™, including The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem™ and now The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. That's a value of $164.99^ per person, per day. Valid theme park admission required.

Early Park Admission† To The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Enjoy Early Park Admission* to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ up to one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required).

Fun, Free And Easy Transportation
Waterways, roads and walking paths connect this Premier resort hotel to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal CityWalk™ and Universal Islands of Adventure™. Guests of Premier and Preferred hotels can get around easily with complimentary water taxis and shuttle services. Universal Volcano Bay™ is accessible only by complimentary shuttle.

Priority Seating At Restaurants
Premier Hotel guests can take advantage of Priority Seating** at select Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk restaurants by visiting the Concierge desk of their hotel for reservations. This benefit grants Premier Hotel guest’s priority access to select dining venues through a reservation-booking platform, subject to availability. (Valid separate theme park admission is required for park entry. Restrictions apply.)

Shopping Made Simple
Be carefree and carry-free when you shop at select stores in Universal’s theme parks and CityWalk™. We’ll deliver your purchases directly to your hotel, free of charge.

More Than Just A Room Key
Stay at Portofino Bay Hotel and get resort-wide charging privileges using your room key card.

* Theme park benefits subject to change


QUESTIONS

Contact our coordinator Caitlin Howley at CaitlinH@nysada.com

Accelerate Your Business

The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL will be the venue for this year’s 101st Annual Convention and Business Meeting from Monday, November 11 through Friday, November 15. Loews Portofino Bay is modeled after the famed Mediterranean seaside resort village in Italy. We invite you to take a stroll down the authentic cobblestone streets and visit the outdoor cafes. You can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at Mama Della’s Ristorante, or dine in the AAA Four Diamond Award winning Delfino Riveria, or any of the other six restaurants and lounges from casual to elegant. You need never dine at the same restaurant twice.

Just outside your door you’ll find the most heart-pounding rides and attractions ever created. At Universal Orlando, you will experience a Universe of Excitement at the number-one theme park in the world featuring an array of rides, shows, movie sets and attractions put you into your favorite scenes from your favorite movies.

Enjoy five uniquely themed islands at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where the most innovative rides and cuttingedge attractions ever created challenge all your senses. Spend an evening enjoying an eclectic mix of themed restaurants, nightclubs, concert venues, shops, movie theaters and outdoor promenades at Universal City Walk. Or, if you prefer, you can take advantage of the on-site complimentary transportation and visit some of Orlando’s local area parks such as SeaWorld, Discovery Cove or cool off at the Wet ‘n Wild water park, not to mention Walt Disney World.

While you are getting pampered at the spa, playing a round of golf or enjoying a special dinner, no need to worry about your kids, they can be enjoying one of three theme swimming pools.

The NYSADA package this year includes: all registration fees, business sessions with top-notch speakers, a welcoming party and dinner, where we will actually close a large section of Universal Studios Theme Park, Chairman’s Reception and Banquet, golf tournament and alternative activity and a farewell reception.

Bypass the Regular Ride and   
Attraction Lines All Day Long

As an on-site guest, you’ll enjoy Universal Express Unlimited™ to skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions, every day during your stay.

Plus, you’ll enjoy a host of other special theme park benefits, including complimentary on-site transportation and water taxis connecting the hotels and theme parks. Also, being an on-site guest will provide you with priority restaurant seating at select restaurants and resort-wide charging privileges.

On behalf of the New York State Automobile Dealers Association, officers, directors and staff, we encourage you to join us for this special event. The Convention Committee is working diligently to produce unique and awe-inspiring events, along with an information-packed program you will not want to miss. After reviewing this convention package, please select a payment option and complete the registration form, returning it to NYSADA as soon as possible.

You and your family deserve a break from New York’s cold and gloomy November weather in joining us for five days of learning, networking, and fun at one of the most unique properties in the world! We are looking forward to another great convention with all our dealer friends and sincerely hope you will be able to join us.

Wayne Siegel, Chairman
Bob Vancavage, President

Attention golfers - Bring your clubs!

The Orlando area offers some of the best courses in the country. If you are looking for a course that will challenge your skill level and keep you on your toes, or if you are just looking to go out and have a great time with your friends, look no further than the courses that are featured here.

EXPERIENCE LA DOLCE VITA—THE SWEET LIFE

With surroundings inspired by the beauty, romance and charm of the picturesque
seaside village of Portofino, Italy the hotel boasts a festive piazza with Italian
cars and scooters, three themed swimming pools, including one with a giant
Roman-aqueduct slide, a spa and fitness center, supervised children’s activity
center, access to the area’s finest golf courses and eight restaurants and lounges.

Accommodations
Convention packages include the comforts of custom-designed furnishings with
timeless European elegance and romance, and Garden or Bay View rooms.

Family Suite Options
Experience the best of Portofino with suites ranging from 650 to 2,725
square feet. Choose from family-friendly and fun Despicable Me Kids Suites;
Portofino, Villa and Hospitality Suites. Convention suite packages are limited
and first come first served.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS

DAY 1
Monday, November 11th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Registration Desk Open

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm One of a Kind Private Welcome Party at Universal Islands of Adventure Theme Park


DAY 2
Tuesday, November 12th

7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hospitality and Vendor Hall Open

7:45 am - 8:15 am
GIT Annual Meeting & Breakfast

8:15 am - 8:30 am
Annual Business Meeting

8:30 am - 11:30 am
Business Meetings and Speakers

Afternoon Free to Enjoy the Resort and Parks


DAY 3
Wednesday, November 13th

7:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hospitality and Vendor Hall Open

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Safety Group 430 Annual Breakfast Meeting

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Business Meetings and Speakers

12:30 pm - 5 pm
Annual Golf Tournament

12:30 pm - 5 pm
Alternate Group Activity

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chairman’s Cocktail Party

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Chairman’s Annual Banquet


DAY 4
Thursday, November 14th

7:30 am - 11:30 am
Hospitality Open

8:00 am - 10:00 am
Group Breakfast Meeting and Business Presentations

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Afternoon Free to Enjoy the Resort and the Parks

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sponsor Recognition and Group Farewell Cocktail Party
 


DAY 5
Friday, November 15th

Hotel Checkout, Group Departs