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WBBA's 22nd Annual Meeting, Conference & Trade Show
November 7, 8 & 9, 2010 (Sunday - Tuesday)
Wilderness Resort / Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells

Watch this space for details on the education sessions, events, tradeshow ...

Here is last year's lineup:

WBBA's 21st Annual Meeting, Conference & Trade Show
November 8, 9, & 10, 2009
Wilderness Resort / Glacier Canyon Lodge, Wisconsin Dells.
 
Our key note speaker this year: Jay Karen, CEO of PAII

Back by popular demand: our Innkeeper Cook-Off!

Rooms at the Wilderness Resort are available; to receive the WBBA rate, mention “WBBA Conference” at the time you reserve. 
CALL:  800-867-9453.  And, waterpark passes are included with your room!
2 Bedroom Deluxe with 1 1/2 bath (maximum 7) www.wildernessresort.com/resort-rooms-rates/rooms-2-bedroom-lodge-fireplace.html  ($119)

2 Double Bed with Queen Sofa Sleeper (maximum 6)  www.wildernessresort.com/resort-rooms-rates/rooms-double-queen-sofa.html ($89)

Seek the YOUnique  

Sunday November 8
 2-5 pm B&B Tours Wisconsin Dells & Baraboo
 4 pm  Resort Check-in Opens
 5 pm  Conference Registration Opens: Drop off AUCTION ITEM
 6:00  Dinner on your own at Wilderness Resort
 7:00  Dessert + Evening Social, “The Standard Players”
 8:30  Regional Hospitality Suites “Chats & Snacks”

 Monday November 9
 7:00   Conference Registration Continues:  Drop off AUCTION ITEM
 8:00   Breakfast   
 9:00   General Session: Innkeeping Today & Tomorrow 
            Jay Karen – CEO & President of PAII (Prof Assn Innkeepers International)
 10:30–1 WBBA ANNUAL Membership MEETING + luncheon
 1:00   Cook-off contestants: prepare your entry in your suite
 1:30   Breakout Sessions:     
            Strategies & Tactics for Pricing Your Rooms – Jay Karen / PAII
            Blogging 2.0 and how to find great content! - Jeff Logan & Steven Dunston / InsideOut
            First Impressions Count: Fabulous Photos Increase Occupancy.
                Barb Trueman / Paramount Pixels
 2:30   Cook-Off Judging!  We’ll all get together for the presentation of entries.
 3:30-4:30  Breakout Sessions:
             The Latest News & Reviews - B&B Insurance - Chuck Andracchio / TriCor Insurance
             How to Orchestrate the Perfect Murder Mystery Weekend – Jack Pachuta
            15 Minute Marketing Makeover: Refocus your Revenue Goals using Web  Statistics –
                  Steven Dunston / InsideOut
 4:45-5:30 Breakout sessions
             Facebook & Twitter Marketing: How to get the most out of social media -
                  Jeff Logan & Katie Pate / InsideOut
             Reviews:  Use it or lose it!  Willow Coyle / BedandBreakfast.com
            Taxes, Insurance and TASC’s  Jody Beidler / TRICOR Insurance, Jim Yinko / TASC

6:00   Social – cash bar
6:30  BANQUET
8:00  Cook-Off Winners ANNOUNCED!  LIVE Auction
 
 Tuesday November 10
 7:00  Conference Registration continues
 7:30   Breakfast.  WI DELLS: Branding floats all boats!
 9:00-1:00  TRADE SHOW  / lunch - in Trade Show Hall
 1:15-2:00 GENERAL SESSION on using NEW WEBSITE FEATURES: Jeff Logan/InsideOut
  2:15 – 3:15 Breakout Sessions + Dessert!
                  Ice Age Trail INN Style – Eric Sherman / Ice Age Trail Alliance
                  Dear Ms. Persnickety PR Person: the right & wrong way to conduct yourself in
                            marketing your inn.    Carla Minsky  / Armadillo Marketing
                  Creating WOW moments for your Guests – Jeff Bryce / Reservation Nexus 

ADJOURN
                                                   

REGISTRATION:
First Person: $145         Second Person $140
If your circumstances don't permit you to attend the whole conference, please contact us for specific pricing for you.  Vegetarian meals / special requests: just contact us!                                                    
                   



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