Fabulous Upcoming Innkeeper Conferences!

Hello Everybody! I wanted to personally invite all Innkeepers to our upcoming complimentary conference in NYC!
We felt it was time that our members have access to the latest products and services for the hospitality industry, and a voice at the industry's leading platform, so we've forged a partnership with The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show on your behalf. Take part in fascinating workshops, focusing on all sectors of the lodging experience alongside your peers, hoteliers, marketing directors and other lodging professions. Best of all, there is absolutely no charge for BBIGI members to attend the show on Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Take advantage of the conference's negotiated rates at some of New York's finest hotels and join Pamela and Marie, and your fellow innkeepers, for some special sessions and entertainment just for us (including a Broadway style show!).

In addition, the upcoming Seminar At Sea Conference is also a great and informative, fun-filled conference to attend! Join your fellow Innkeepers on an 7 day Cruise the week of January 9 - 16, 2010 for a memorable Marketing Cruise aboard the Norwegian Pearl in the Sunny Caribbean. This 2010 seven-day Cruise will head south out of Miami to Samana; St. Thomas; Tortola and Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. Our very own Marie Lanier, of lanier Publishing and VP of TravelGuides. Marie has become the new Marketing Guru at TravelGuides and is an expert when it comes to Social Networking. Both of these speakers are pillars of the Bed & Breakfast Industry whose knowledge on operations and marketing is invaluable to all of us. Seminars are given only on the days when the Ship is at Sea and these speakers will take part in round-table discussions on one of the days when we are at sea. This way, these experts can help answer your questions on B&B operations and marketing, and this interests all of us.

Cruise Itinerary

Saturday, January 9, 2010 --- Miami, Florida -- Depart 04:00 PM
Sunday, January 10, 2010 --- At Sea
Monday, January 11, 2010 -- Samana Arrive 10:00 AM - Depart 06:00 PM
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 -- St Thomas-- Arrive 09:00 AM - Depart 06:00 PM
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 -- Tortola (Roadtown) -- Arrive 07:00 AM -- Depart 03:00 PM
Thursday, January 14, 2010 - At Sea
Friday, . January 15, 2010 -- Great Stirrup Cay-- Arrive 09:00 AM -- Depart 06:00 PM
Saturday, January 16, 2010 -- Miami -- Arrive 08:00 AM


-These two conferences are going to be just fantastic, and are a great resource for Innkeepers! Not only can you learn very helpful tips on how to promote your Inn & continue your steady flow of travelers, you can also network-have a great time, and enjoy a nice vacation for yourself for once, instead of playing hostess! I recommend both to all of you! Can't wait!