
Wednesday, Jan 21 2009
InnPoints Headquarters
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception and Vendor Showcase
Please join us for our welcome reception including New Mexican themed drinks and appetizers, along with the vendor showcase and entertainment provided by the New Mexican Marimba Band. We’ll have our registration table set up where you can get your conference badge and attendee pack.
Thursday, Jan 22 2009
InnPoints Headquarters
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Full Day of Breakout Sessions, Panel Discussion
InnPoints Updates and Vendor Showcase
Lunch Included
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
President’s Welcome and 2008 Re-Cap
Helen Collins, CEO of InnPoints Worldwide
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
InnPoints 2009 – Technology Update
Randall Reviere, Chairman, InnPoints Worldwide
Marie Lassiter, VP of Operations, InnPoints Worldwide
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Advanced Tools & Tips for MyCRS
Ethan Brown, Product Manager, InnPoints Worldwide
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Priceline Breakout Session - TBA
Presented by Christmas Marquez-Correa of Priceline
“Search Engine Optimization and Google Analytics”
Presented by David Smith of Hotel Travel Check
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch Break (Lunch Provided)
1:15PM – 2:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
“Finding Water in a Desert: Creating Internet Booking Revenues in Very Tough Times,”
Presented by Chris Wichers and James Kennedy of Open Hospitality
“Revenue Hot Spots: Maximize your Electronic Distribution Strategies”
Presented by InnPoints Senior Account Managers
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion
“Industry Trends and 2009 Predictions: Red Hot Topics…Green Ideas”
Including David Smith of Hotel Travel Check,
Chris Wichers of Open Hospitality,
Phil Stiles of RateTiger and Randall Reviere of InnPoints
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8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Old Town Ghost Tour
Optional Event – RSVP Required
Legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 300 years of haunted history. Old Town was founded in 1706, and for more than three centuries people have lived and died around the Old Town Plaza. The historic buildings and dark alleys conceal the long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings, and hidden cemeteries. Professional Tour Guides escort you on a 90-minute, lantern-lit adventure. Come with an open mind and bring your digital camera. Guests have captured many curious unexplained phenomena in photos taken during the tour. Be sure to dress warm: average temps this time of year are in the 40’s. Cost is $20.00 per person. Please RSVP to phoenixs@innpoints.com no later than Friday, January 16th.
Friday, Jan 23rd
InnPoints Headquarters
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Keynote Speaker, Closing Session & Awards
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
Michael Cerletti, Cabinet Secretary of Tourism, State of New Mexico
Mr. Cerletti was the managing partner and co-developer of several hotels in Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Los Alamos including La Posada, Hotel St. Francis and The Plaza Real, all in Santa Fe, La Posada de Albuquerque and the Los Alamos Inn. In 1990 while serving as co founder and president of Southwest Hospitality Group in Santa Fe, Mr. Cerletti was asked by incoming Governor Bruce King to serve as the first Secretary of Tourism for the state of New Mexico. Following his four years as tourism secretary, Mr. Cerletti returned to the private sector as the managing partner of Rancho Encantado, a small ranch resort north of Santa Fe. Mr. Cerletti has served as Cabinet Secretary since March 2004.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Closing Remarks and First Annual Hotel Awards
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Optional Account Manger Meetings
Feel free to stick around to meet with your Account Manger one-on-one to discuss all of the new strategies and techniques you learned during the conference! We’d be happy to schedule this for you.
This event is free to attend for all member hotels.
2010 Conference Dates will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Contact Phoenix Smith at (505) 768-6169 with any questions.
