Elevating Leadership Training at West Point: AV Group NY Supports JetBlue at the Historic Thayer Hotel

When JetBlue brought its leadership team to one of the country's most storied military institutions, the setting demanded a production approach as thoughtful and disciplined as the program itself. In March 2026, AV Group NY provided full-scale audio, video, staging, lighting, and drapery support for a JetBlue leadership training event held at the historic Thayer Hotel on the grounds of the US Military Academy at West Point.

The Event

Set within the storied walls of West Point, this leadership training called for a production setup that honored the gravity of the location while delivering the technical reliability a corporate training program demands. JetBlue needed clear audio for facilitators and speakers, professional video support for presentations, a staging setup that established a strong focal point for the room, and lighting and drapery that brought a refined, polished feel to the historic venue without overpowering its character.

How AV Group NY Delivered

Our team designed a production package tailored to the Thayer Hotel's distinct setting and JetBlue's training objectives:

Staging — A custom staging setup gave facilitators and presenters a clear, elevated focal point, anchoring the room and ensuring every session had a professional, organized presentation space.

Audio — A full audio system delivered clear, reliable sound throughout the training sessions, ensuring presenters and discussion leaders were heard with precision in every corner of the room.

Video — Professional video support brought presentations, slides, and training content to life, helping reinforce key leadership concepts for attendees.

Lighting — Custom lighting design enhanced the room's atmosphere, balancing the Thayer Hotel's historic character with the bright, focused environment needed for an effective training session.

Drapery — Custom drapery refined the space visually, framing the staging area and giving the room a clean, professional backdrop suited to a high-level corporate gathering.

The Result

By combining staging, audio, video, lighting, and drapery into one cohesive setup, AV Group NY helped create an environment at the Thayer Hotel that matched the seriousness and professionalism of JetBlue's leadership training program — all while respecting the historic charm of its West Point setting. Attendees were able to focus fully on the training content, supported by a space that felt both polished and purposeful.

Leadership training events succeed when the environment reinforces the message. A well-lit, well-staged, and acoustically clear space helps leaders engage, absorb, and retain — without distraction. For JetBlue, partnering with AV Group NY meant their leadership team could focus entirely on growth and development, confident that the technical foundation of the event was in expert hands.

Planning a corporate training, leadership retreat, or off-site event in the New York area? Contact AV Group NY to learn how our staging, lighting, audio, video, and drapery services can support your next program.