Watch your mail this week for a packet from the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association, which will include registration information for the 2011 Wisconsin Lodging Conference!
Online registration is available now – register here!
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Register online to attend the annual Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show for just $189 – a savings of $40! This special rate is only available THIS WEEK so sign up now! This promotion is available online only and requires payment by credit card at time of processing. Offer expires August 5th at 5:00 pm, no exceptions.
The Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for November 6-8, 2011 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, WI.
The special $189 rate is for full conference packages and is only available for WH&LA lodging members, lodging executive members, chamber & CVB staff members, student members and educational institution staff employed by a member university or college.
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Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2010 Wisconsin Lodging Conference a success! Robert Cole of Rock Cheetah, our featured closing general session speaker, was able to record his presentation to share online. Whether you made it or missed it, the “Future Lodging Trends & Emerging Technologies” session wrapped up two days of learning with an insightful look at technology advancements including search, personalization and anytime/anywhere mobile access and how advancements are impacting the lodging industry.
Check out Robert’s presentation at his Rock Cheetah blog here.
The recorded presentation is published under a Creative Commons license, so the material is available for reuse, provided Robert Cole of Rock Cheetah is attributed as the source.
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WOW! Our hard-working Program Task Force has put together an amazing line up of talented speakers for the 2010 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show and here’s just a sneak peek at who will be presenting:
Mark Murphy
He holds a law degree & an MBA, spent 16 years as director of athletics at the college level and played professional football for the Washington Redskins for eight years, earning a Super Bowl ring with them in 1982. As Green Bay Packers’ President & CEO since January 2008, Mr. Murphy, brings his extensive experience to (in his words) “one of the great franchises in all of professional sports, with a rich history and incredible fan support.”
Mr. Murphy opens this year’s Conference on Monday, October 25th at 9:00 am where he’ll share Delivering the Total Guest Experience.
Brad Brewer
As Regional Business Development Manager for MileStone Internet Marketing, Mr. Brewer specializes in search engine marketing and e-commerce strategies for the hospitality industry. Since 2008 he has worked closely with properties, management companies and tourism organizations to develop complete Internet marketing solutions.
Mr. Brewer will be presenting two Internet Marketing & Social Media breakout sessions this year, the first on Monday, 10/25 will cover local versus global search, utilizing directory listings to drive relevance to your web site and more. On Tuesday, Mr. Brewer will be back again with a program on Web 2.0 including social media and monitoring online conversations about your property.
Susan Hartman
Tuesday morning kicks off with Reinventing Your Business by strategic planning expert Susan Hartman. Founder & President of the The Hartman Group, Ms. Hartman can help you to better understand your business, your customers and your competitive field. Then, once she’s helped you identify and understand the opportunities available to you, she’ll work with you to develop customized solutions to achieve success.
Let’s face it, most guests’ expectations have changed in the last few years and Ms. Hartman will lead a discussion on what it takes to make your business thrive in the ‘new normal’.
Michael J. “Doc” Terry, PhD
With a background in hospitality Marketing, Finance & Operations, Dr. Terry is frequently in demand as a consultant, coach and speaker. He is one of those rare finds– enthusiastic, educated, and grounded in practical experience.
Thanks to American Express and the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) we are fortunate to have Dr. Terry with us to share Does Your Marketing Plan Have Real ROI? In this Tuesday morning breakout session, Dr. Terry will share marketing culture used by both domestic and global lodging companies as well as his five steps to maximizing YOUR marketing ROI. You will leave with innovative skills you can use immediately to prepare for 2010/11.
Robert Cole
Finally, to wrap up the Conference, Robert Cole from RockCheetah will take attendees through Future Lodging Trends & Emerging Technologies. With 30 years of hospitality experience, Mr. Cole provides hospitality marketing strategy and travel technology management advisory services to the lodging & tourism industries.
He joins us for the closing session at 11:00 am Tuesday with a look at technology advancements including search & personalization as well as anytime/ anywhere mobile access and what that means for your lodging business.
Are you registered yet? Early bird registration expires Tuesday, 10/12 – don’t miss out! Download the full registration information here or sign up online today.
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October 24-26, 2010
Hotel Sierra/ KI Convention Center
Green Bay, WI
WHO ATTENDS: Wisconsin lodging industry professionals who want to stay connected, competitive & informed
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant, thought-provoking educational sessions designed by your peers; lodging owners & leaders just like you.
- A free Trade Show filled with industry vendors – whether you’re interested in adding high speed internet access at your property or upgrading your bed linens, you’ll find it all at the Trade Show Monday afternoon (10/25) from 3-6:30 pm.
- Interaction with your peers – industry professionals just like you who understand the challenges you face every day!
- Important updates from both WH&LA and AH&LA
- A chance to refresh & recharge, starting with the Packers-Vikings viewing party at Titletown Brewery Sunday night
LEARN MORE & GET REGISTERED: View the full conference schedule here. Visit the members’ site to register online. Questions? Please contact the WH&LA office today. We look forward to seeing you there!
WH&LA is now accepting nominations for 2010 Innkeeper, Associate and Employee of the Year awards.
All nominees must be employed by a current WH&LA member. An official nomination form must be submitted for each nominee, which can be downloaded here. Once WH&LA receives a nomination, staff will notify the nominee by forwarding a 2010 Official Entry Form, which notes the award criteria and the materials needed for review by the judging committee. Judging will be performed by the Awards Committee. The entry form will list all judging criteria in detail.
All submitted materials become property of WH&LA and will not be returned. In fairness to all candidates, no extensions will be permitted in the case of missed deadlines. Recent recipients ineligible for the 2010 award include innkeepers Brian Brandstetter, Kari Zambon and Buck Drossart; and Associates Joe Holland, Doug Nysse and Barry Chaet.
Completed nomination forms should be returned to the WH&LA office via mail, fax or e-mail no later than August 6, 2010. Download a copy of the nomination form here, or contact the WH&LA office at 262/782-2851 or service@wisconsinlodging.org.
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The Wisconsin Innkeepers Association (WIA) is pleased to honor Professor Joseph Holland J.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Stout as the 2009 Associate of the Year. Given annually, WIA awards this honor to an individual who services Wisconsin’s lodging industry in an exemplary manner.
Joe is a current member of the WIA Board of Directors who, along with Student Director Rachel Bernstein, has helped connect lodging industry professionals with students in Hospitality. He is a tenured full professor in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism, teaching Hospitality Law & Liability, Foodservice Finance & Cost Controls and more.
Participating in articulation agreements as far away as Singapore, Spain, and RAI University in India, as well as here in Wisconsin with Lake Geneva High Schools and Gateway Technical College, Joe has learned and shared his expertise through UW-Stout for 23 years. In 1998 he was awarded the Educator of the Year Award from the Menomonie Chamber of Commerce.
Part of Joe’s work has been to coordinate the AH&LA Educational Foundation scholarships for students in the Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Program, with many students at UW-Stout receiving valuable scholarships to assist with their education over the years. In addition to his role on the WIA Board of Directors, Joe also serves as Faculty Advisor to the American Hospitality Professionals chapter at UW-Stout, two national committees with the American Resort Development Association, chairs the Menonomie Tourism Commission and is the Associate Director of the Groupware Competency Center at the University of Paderborn in Paderborn, Germany.
Joe received his award earlier this week at the 2009 Wisconsin Lodging Conference & Trade Show at the Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness in Wisconsin Dells. Congratulations again to Professor Holland: the 2009 Associate of the Year!
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The Wisconsin Innkeepers Association is proud to honor the 2009 Innkeeper of the Year, Brian Brandstetter from Cornerstone Hotel Management in DeForest. The “Innkeeper of the Year Award” is a time-honored tradition to recognize an outstanding individual who exemplifies the hospitality industry in our state.
Brian has served as the President of Cornerstone Hotel Management, operating five hotels in Wisconsin and one in Illinois, for the last 12 years.
Beginning with attending committee meetings in 1991, Brian began his service on the WIA Board of Directors in 1992, serving as a Chair or Vice-Chair of every WIA Committee.
He was elected WIA Secretary-Treasurer in 1998 and moved
up the ladder through all officer positions, serving as the WIA Chairman of the Board in 2002. He receiving the AH&LA Most Valuable Volunteer Award for Wisconsin in 2003, and has continued to serve on the WIA Board until his term expires this December.
Tops on his list of successes, he was voted “#1 Dad” by his kids which he described as his “best award and reward of them all.” His list of Awards for the properties he has overseen, representing multiple franchises, includes:
- Hampton Inn’s Circle of Excellence Award
- Two retention awards with Country Inn as well as their 2000 Inn of the Year
- Four Quality of Excellence Awards with Holiday Inn
- Four consecutive Gold Awards with Choice Hotels
- Five consecutive Director Awards with Best Western
A graduate of UW-Stout, Dale Carnegie Training, a CHA and a Certified Pool Operator, Brian also served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for two years, initiated a Tourism Commission in DeForest, and has served on room tax committees in 3 different communities.
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3:00-7:00 pm, October 26, 2009
Glacier Canyon Conference Center,
at the Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells
by Bill Elliott, WIA
Win a Night & Make Some Deals!
It’s time for the WIA’s Lodging Conference again, and just like always, you should be prepared to find some great values at our TRADE SHOW! There are a host of new vendors exhibiting – from an exterminator with a bed-bug-sniffing dog, to companies who’ll help you with wall coverings to insurance agents, you are sure to find something that you didn’t even know about last year.
Of course, what would a WIA trade show be without some of the regulars as well? Don’t worry… they will be there, too! To see a complete list of the exhibitors, click here.
While you’re in the Show, make sure to fill out & return your “Sherlock’s Tour” game sheet. It’s a great way to meet some of the exhibitors that support the WIA, and one lucky participant will win a free night at the Wilderness Resort in the Wisconsin Dells!
The trade show is open to all Lodging Properties free of charge. Either register for the conference or email me for a free pass!
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Who: WI Lodging Conference Participants
What: Sunday Night Challenge – A Fun, New PAC fundraiser event
Where: Kalahari’s New Indoor Theme Park
When: Sunday, 10/25 6:00 p.m.
Why: It’s FUN, there will be PRIZES, it’s a fundraiser for WIAPAC, and did I mention FUN?
How: Not registered yet? Click here to download the info & then register online or contact Andrew in the WIA office
Here’s the scoop:
- There will be 10 interactive events featuring bowling, billiards, darts, virtual golf and WIAPAC trivia
- Participants will compete in teams of 2 – If you come by yourself, we can pair you with another participant & THERE WILL BE PRIZES!
- Pizza, Soda and Desserts are provided as part of your package & a cash bar is also available
This NEW Sunday Night Challenge is a fundraiser for the WIAPAC fund and donations can be made onsite by purchasing “do-over” tickets. “Do-over” tickets are $5 each (or 5 for $20) and each ticket allows you to “do-over” an event for a chance to earn a higher team score. Prizes will be awarded based on total team scores. There is no limit on the amount of tickets you can purchase.
Again, there’s only a few days left to get in on the FUN! Click here to download the info & then register online or contact Andrew in the WIA office – Deadline to Register is NOON on FRIDAY, 10/23!
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