PAII newsletter September 2015.pdf

PAII Innkeeping Conference
& Hospitality Marketing Summit and Trade Show
That lengthy moniker gives you a glimpse of what is waiting for you in Austin TX, January 10th through the 14th.
PAII Innkeeping Conference: Planning a conference – which so many of you have been involved in – is like putting together
a puzzle – the frame is the first task. These pieces are fit together now, with a new venue and the conference schedule
of events and education sessions.
It’s a first for PAII to hold the Innkeeping Conference at a convention property (not a hotel) and in reviewing our options,
we found this to have advantages with more space for a bigger trade show and more rooms for educational sessions. And,
the pricing structure is permitting us to offer great conference registration rates! The Palmer Events Center, located in the
heart of Austin, is a unique & beautiful convention center, with views of the downtown skyline.
We are especially pleased that this convention center option provides you, as attendees - whether innkeepers, aspiring, interim,
or exhibitors - an opportunity to support and enjoy our own industry by staying at the local B&Bs and Inns! We've
invited the Austin B&B Inns to feature their property on the lodging list, which will also include the 3 hotels within walking
distance and other options. We’ve included a list and are working on a interactive Google map for your reference, and
we'll be posting the list on our website with updates.
Come meet with us – innkeepers and industry partners - for special events, mixers, and cutting-edge education, tailored
to aspiring to novice to master innkeepers. Your PAII conference will provide insight and perspective on our vibrant, challenging,
and ever changing industry. You’ll learn new ways to drive your business forward, refine your services
and exceed your business goals at over 40 live sessions. We’ll be announcing which presenters are at which sessions as we
finalize them (filling in the puzzle) – and we’ll keep you up-to-date.
Hospitality Marketing Summit (HMS)
PAII is very excited to announce the first stop of the HMS On-The-Road Tour is at the PAII Innkeeping Show in Austin!
The HMS portion of the conference is included with the rate you pay for conference attendance and is a huge perk for you!
You get all the expertise of HMS without any additional costs.
HMS at PAII: Monday January 10, 1:30-4:40: Tuesday January 11, 8 am – 11:30, and 3:30 – 5:45. Here’s an overview
from HMS: We will be presenting nearly 2 days of nothing but the best speakers and the most up to date marketing content,
advice and presentations. We will be featuring expert panels, audience participation with Q and A’s, and professional reviews
of your marketing. Quite simply – nothing you have experienced at a conference before! Come see what you missed
from our first conference:
“Hanging out with and hearing from people who are serious about hospitality marketing was both fun and productive. This
conference was excellent in every way: location, speakers, schedule, and participants.”
“The overall quality and learning was “Over the top”! It was the best conference I have ever attended and the hosts did an
amazing job in planning and presenting to the hospitality industry.”