"We were both energized to try out some of the new ideas we had heard and definitely are going to look into getting set up for 'online reservations' so we can be ready for the Gen-X'ers coming along."
Judy & Max Chosewood, The Lodge on Apple Pie Ridge
SPECIAL EVENTS
Social Events Included in your Registration (Cash Bar at all evening
events)
First Timers Welcome Reception Monday, March 30
5:00 - 6:30pm
First-time Conference attendees, new PAII members, and solo attendees are invited to begin your Conference experience at this event especially for you. We are planning a fun and interactive event to break the ice and meet your Conference Buddy who will be available to answer your questions throughout the conference. If you are attending the conference solo, connect with other solo attendees and make plans to meet for dinner or for Conference activities.
(Light snacks and cash bar)
Conference Kickoff Cocktail Party
Monday, March 30
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate
the kickoff of your 2009 Innkeeping Conference and Trade Show experience by
finding old friends and making new ones. Munch on snacks, visit, and make plans
for what is sure to be the best time you'll ever have in Atlanta.
Celebrate Southern
Hospitality Reception Tuesday,
March 31, 5:30-7:00pm
Join
innkeepers and vendors from all over the country for a warm reception that is a
reminder of all that hospitality has to offer you and your guests. Sample
delicious appetizers while you cruise the biggest and best Trade Show
exclusively for innkeepers!
Dine Around (pay on your own)
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 p.m. -
Downtown Atlanta (meet in hotel lobby)
Network with your fellow innkeepers, share your thoughts about the challenges and victories at your inn or just come to socialize! Spouses and significant others are welcome to attend. Dine around groups are limited to approximately 8 people and grouped by inn size. Stop by the registration desk by 7:00pm on Monday to take advantage of this great way to meet other innkeepers.
Great Innkeeper Idea Fair
and Dixieland Delight Dessert Party
Wednesday,
April 1, 8:00pm-10:00pm
Get the BEST ideas for your inn
Participate to WIN big prizes!
What is your VERY BEST
innkeeping idea? Submit it and you might be one of the innkeepers who present
their very best idea on stage in Atlanta
in a fun, fast-paced atmosphere. The audience will vote on the ideas presented
at the conference and fabulous prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
Submit your
best innkeeping idea today by visting us at www.innkeepingshow.com!
Deadline for submissions is March 1st.
PAII Awards Luncheon Thursday,
April 2, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Sit
down and break bread with everyone who is at the largest event in the world for
innkeepers. Mingle with speakers,
vendors, innkeepers, PAII staff, PAII board members, aspiring innkeepers, and
everyone who makes this such an incredible industry. We will announce the winner of the Hardy-Bell
award and the lucky winner of the $1,000
trade show prize. Learn more about where
the Innkeeping Conference and Trade Show is heading in 2010!
Farewell Networking
Cocktail Party Thursday,
April 2, 4:30pm
Join
your friends and colleagues at Parasol Bar in the Hyatt Hotel lobby for this
one last opportunity to network with innkeeprs from all over the country.
