2008 FBBI CONFERENCE
Marketing, Marketing, Marketing!!
"The Keys to Success"
September 21-22, 2008
Are you ready to transform your business through marketing? Then start planning now to attend the 2008 Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns Assocation Conference in Lake Wales. FBBI has put together an amazing line-up of professionals who will give you the tools you need to invigorate your Inn's brand and stimulate new business through marketing! Attending the conference is also a terrific way to network with other Innkeepers and fellow FBBI members.
To Register:
1. Fill out the Registration Form. You can pay online, or mail in your payment.
2. Reserve your Hotel Room
3. Get Excited!
Register Now!
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Conference Details
"The Keys to Success"
Chalet Suzanne
3800 Chalet Suzanne Drive
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(800) 433-6011
Our host for the 2008 Conference is the beautiful Chalet Suzanne in Lake Wales. A special conference rate of $99.00 per night has been extended to our group. Call now to reserve this rate, (800)433-6011. Also, along with this "education" make some time for "relaxation" at the Chalet's full-service spa, offering massage, body treatments and more!Click here
to view their website.
*Bring your bathing suit! Spa Packages Available at Chalet Suzanne-call to schedule (Massage, Body Scrubs, Body Treatments)*
Speakers Include:
Berkley Young - Young Strategies, Inc.
Pattie Crow - BedandBreakfast.com
Sandy Soule - BedandBreakfast.com
Mary Hughes- Inns Magazine
Jeff Logan- Inside Out Solutions
Rick Wolf- The B&B Team
Peter Scherman- The B&B Team
Jay Karen- President of PAII
Pamela Lanier- Travelguides.com, Lanierbb.com,
Elegantsmallhotels.com and Familytravelguides.com
Alisa Bennett- Press Release Publicist
*Click on speaker to view biography*
Topics Include:
"Incredible Getaway Packages, Elopements, Anniversaries, Weddings, Proposals, etc."
"Reviews, Use it or Lose it"
"Websites that work- 7 elements of an effective website"
"Changing Trends Affecting Today's Innkeeper"
"How to do your own research on YOUR customer"
"Incorporating the Latest Teckie Trends in your B&B"
"Inn Branding, Marketing Position & the I guest"
"Inside out Solutions"
"Develope a Signature B&B"
"Your Inn Value and the I Guest"
"Empty Beds & Empty Wallet."
"What FBBI Does for You!"
We have incredible speakers coming in from all over the map, ready to explode your Bed & Breakfast Inn with new business. From teaching you how to market, who to market to, and what you can do differently to appeal to certain customers. You don't want to miss out on this amazing, intense, workshop and conference!
Click here for detailed schedule
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Pre-Conference Details
Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop
All day Sunday, September 21
"The B&B Team has been working with Aspiring Innkeepers for fifteen years locally, regionally, and nationally. We are pleased to offer innkeeping seminars for those who are seriously considering this wonderful profession and look forward to presenting a condensed seminar for the Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns association.
"There is no substitute for real life experiences! With our combined
knowledge and experiences in acquisition, valuation, financing options, staffing, innkeeping and hospitality you will be fully immersed in an intensely informative one day seminar. As an Aspiring Innkeeper you need a clear vision of innkeeping as a business and a lifestyle.In your seminar we will address and work with you to understand all aspects of this wonderful and rewarding career. Our goal is to insure that your goals are met as you work through the process."
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Internet Intensive Worshops:
Innkeepers do an amazing job of creating welcoming environments for their guests, yet can be out of touch with guests' needs and expectations, especially in the fast-changing world of the Internet and electronic communications. The Internet Intensive Workshop is the perfect opportunity for innkeepers to learn how to attract and retain today's traveler. Members of the Gen X and Gen Y generations do everything online, by cell phone and computer, and this has a huge effect on their travel planning.
According to the PhoCusWright Consumer Travel Trends Survey, Americans now buy more travel online than offline: "The year 2007 was the first in which more travel was purchased online than off-line in the U.S. The report predicted that 'the gap between online and off-line will continue to widen as more and more travelers shift behavior to online shopping and buying.' The study said that 51% of U.S. travel was booked online in 2007, and it projected that percentage to increase to 56% in 2008 and 60% in 2009."
At the workshop, innkeepers will learn how to increase occupancy while using current software that allows them to do what they love best, taking care of their guests.
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Area Attractions:
Cypress Gardens
Bok Tower
Golf Courses
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Registration Details
Room Rate is only $99.00 + tax including Breakfast. Great, Great Price!
Single Day Ticket
NOW AVAILABLE
Single Day Conference Pass is $199.00. This Pass is good for Monday, September 22 from 8:00am-8:00pm. Lunch is included in this price.
Click here for detailed schedule!
Cancellation Note: You may cancel your conference registration, if need be, before August 31 and not be charged. However, there are NO cancellation refund provisions for conference after that date.
To Register for the Internet Intensive Workshop, contact Veronica at vgonzales@bedandbreakfast.com or call (800) 462-2632 extension 2710 or (512) 322-2710.
Registration Check List
1. Click the Register Now link at the top or bottom of this page.
2. Fill out the registration form and then hit submit. Then you will have the option of paying online, or printing your registration form and mailing in your payment for the conference.
3. To make your hotel reservation at Chalet Suzanne, call (800) 433 6011 and make sure you mention the conference. There are 27 rooms, so try to book fast! Also, you can stay at the Hampton Inn located right around the corner from Chalet Suzanne. You can book a room online atwww.lakewalessuites.hamptoninn.comor call (863)734-3000. Make sure to type in the Corporate Account # 2683084.
$99 room/$109 suites
Lake Wales Hampton Inn & Suites
22900 Highway 27
Lake Wales, FL 33898.
BOOK NOW!
Note: If you plan to come in on or before Saturday, please make sure you give the hotel your arrival date. When the rooms for the conference are filled the rate goes up, so book all the nights you need when you book to avoid paying a higher price later!
Note: If paying for Registration by check, mail to:
FBBI
106 S. 4th Avenue
Wauchula FL, 33873
Make checks payable to Florida Bed & Breakfast Inns (FBBI).
You may pay online at our website, also.
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Conference Pricing
*Member Inns $250.00 Extra Attendee $175.00*
*Non Member Inns $325.00 Extra Attendee $175.00*
This Registration Fee includes Meals as follows:
Sunday Night Dinner
Monday Lunch
Monday Afternoon Snack
Pre-Conference Special Presentations
Sunday, September 21
Aspiring Innkeepers Workshop
$175 per person, $125 extra attendee
Internet Intensive Workshop
$99/non member (FREE for members)
BedandBreakfast.com, RezOvation and Expedia, Inc. have hosted 15 workshops for nearly 750 innkeepers in the past year, providing comprehensive information about Internet marketing, online reservations, yield managment, and property management software.
Registration is absolutely free for Florida Bed & Breakfast Inn Members, BedandBreakfast.com, Inns.com, and/or RezOvation customers. Non-members pay only $99, which will be completely refunded if you purchase at least $99 in BedandBreakfast.com, Inns.com, and/or RezOvation products or services.
Breakfast is included with Room at Chalet Suzanne and for those staying at the Hampton Inn, they also have a buffet breakfast.
Room night cost is in addition to our Registration Fee and Members and Non Members are free to make their own Reservations.
Chalet Suzanne: $99/Night
Hampton Inn: $99/Night
REGISTER NOW!
