The 2014 Governors Conference
on Tourism...
a partnership between
Mississippi Tourism Association
Mississippi Bed & Breakfast Association
 Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association 

 

Mississippi's Governor's Conference on Tourism
Celebrates 26 years of
Unity, Advocacy, Education, Communication

The 26th Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism is the premier educational conference for tourism and hospitality leaders in the Mississippi Tourism Industry.  

This year we are excited to welcome back the
Bed & Breakfast Association of Mississippi and to welcome our new partners The Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association to the
Governor's Conference in partnership with MTA!

  The three day conference features world renowned speakers and presenters, silent auction and various networking opportunities.  The conference attendees represent the various partners that make up the $625 million dollar a year tourism industry in Missisippi! 

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

Beau Rivage
875 Beach Blvd.
Biloxi, MS 39530  

To make your hotel reservation, call 888.567.6667 or CLICK HERE for online reservations.  The rate is $149, for the Governor's Conference on Tourism! All reservations must be made by Wednesday, August 27, 2014.

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Spa Specials

The Beau Rivage Spa will offer 15% if they book 2 or more services each or 10% for individual services to those registered for the 2014 Governor's Conference. To book services call 228-386-7472 and let them know you are with the MS Tourism Group. They will ask you to show your conference badge upon check in. A list of spa services can be found on their website at the following link: http://www.beaurivage.com/amenities/amenities_spa.aspx

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Aspiring Innkeeper Workshop (includes lunch) - Blessey House, Biloxi

 

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration  – Beau Rivage 

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Set Up – Camellia Ballroom 

5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
BBAM Meet & Greet - Location to be determined 

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Opening Reception – Biloxi Visitors Center / Shuttles will be provided

9:00 p.m. until…
Hospitality Suite - Location to be determined

Monday, September 29, 2014

8:00 a.m.
Exhibits Open – Camellia Ballroom 

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration – Registration Desk

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast – Camellia Ballroom 

10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Silent Auction - Foyer

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Opening Session - Magnolia A
Featuring Dave Carroll "United Breaks Guitars" 

10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Bloody Mary Break – Camellia Ballroom 

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
General Session - Magnolia A
Best Practices Panel Discussion
Katie Cook, VisitAustin
Lauren Cleland, Explore Georgia
Gathen Borden, Louisville KY CVB 

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
"A Southern Affair" Luncheon – Magnolia B,C & D

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions             
         1. MTA - Bryan Carter, Think Webstore -Magnolia G              
                 Topic to be determined        
         2. MTA – Tim Mask, Maris, West & Baker - Magnolia E
WTF...(NSFW)
         3. MTA - David Nicholson - Magnolia H
                 International Market Training Session
         4. BBAM – Felder Rushing, Horticulturist
                 Creating Your Outdoor Space as Inviting as Your Inn 

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Break – Camellia Ballroom

3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m
Concurrent Sessions
         1. MTA-Bryan Carter, Think Webstore - Magnolia G             
                 Topic to be determined        
         2. MTA – Tim Mask, Maris, West & Baker - Magnolia E
  WTF...(NSFW)
         3. BBAM – Celia Barrett, Designer
                 Cost Effective Ways to Spruce Up Your Guest Rooms & Public Space

4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
BBAM Panel Discussion - Magnolia F
                 "Maximizing Your B&B Through Partnering"
                  Moderator Peter Sharp, Fairview Inn - Jackson, MS

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Silent Auction Reception – Foyer and Camellia Ballroom

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibitor Break Down

7:00 p.m.
Gulf Coast Dine Around 

9:00 p.m. until….
Hospitality Suite - Location to be determined 

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast  - Magnolia Foyer

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
MTA Legislative Panel - Camellia A
BBAM General Membership Meeting / Awards - Azalea A

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break - Magnolia Foyer 

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
General Session - Malcom White, Executive Director - MDA Tourism - Camellia A

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Governors Awards Luncheon - Magnolia A, B,C & D

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