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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 Monday November 9 6:00 Social – cash bar ADJOURN
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”
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
6:30 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
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!
