ILRA’s 2011 Annual Conference
Wednesday & Thursday, October 26 & 27, 2011
Three Great Events Over Two Days (attend all three or just one or two)
No Cost (Lots of Benefits and Fun!) / $50 for Golf Tournament
Owyhee Plaza Hotel & Boise Ranch Golf Course
Please register for planning purposes…
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Taste of Idaho Reception, President’s Awards & Silent Auction
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
4:30-6:30pm @ Owyhee Plaza Hotel, Ballroom
No Cost – Lots of Fun
Enjoy a relaxing evening showcasing Idaho appetizers and drinks while socializing with industry colleagues, invited legislators and government representatives. Recipients of ILRA’s first annual President’s Awards will also be announced.
A silent auction with great items and get-away packages will be held to raise money for the Idaho Hospitality Political Action Committee.
ILRA Annual Meeting
Thursday, October 27, 2011
8:30-11:30am @ Owyhee Plaza Hotel, Ballroom
No Cost – Lots of Benefits
Hot Political Issues and the Impact of Redistricting: Gain insight into the difficult redistricting process and what it could mean to the future face of the Legislature. Learn what issues could erupt in 2012 and how they could impact your business’ bottom line.
Commerce & Tourism in Idaho: Initiatives that help your business from the Department of Commerce and the Division of Tourism, along with possible new initiatives and insights from the newly appointed Director on improving the hospitality industry and tourism business in Idaho.
Best Practices to Create a Unique “Foodie Destination”: 17% of American leisure travelers engaged in culinary or wine-related activities while traveling over the past 3 years. Learn how hotels, restaurants, and other destinations can work together to offer immersion into the local culture for not only travelers, but also local Idahoans.
Social Media – Creating Customers and Defending Your Reputation: Discussion of what does and doesn’t help create customers, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to defend your business’ reputation online.
ILRA Golf Tournament
Benefitting the Larry J. May Hospitality Scholarship Fund
Thursday, October 27, 2011
1:00pm Shot Gun Start @ Boise Ranch Golf Course
Followed by a Hamburger BBQ @ 5:00pm
$50/person (BBQ Only – $15/person)
A fun afternoon of golf. It’s a scramble format so you don’t have to be a good golfer to play and have a great time. Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and other fun games will be included, along with some great prizes and a raffle (which is also open for non-golfers who just join us for the BBQ).
