2017 Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association Conference & Tradeshow 

ANNOUNCING OUR 2017 CONFERENCE - Registration Now Open

WBBA 29th Annual Conference & Trade Show
December 4, 5, 6, 2017 Monday thru Wednesday
(Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar: Sunday, December 3, 2017)

The Abbey Resort ~ The Lake Geneva Experience~
269 Fontana Boulevard, Fontana, WI  53215

Join Us For This Festive & Fabulous Conference!

Our program of nationally known speakers, educational sessions, social activities - plus making or renewing friendships - continue to draw innkeepers from throughout the state and beyond. Back by popular demand: TRADE SHOW time increased! Our vendors have a 1, 2. or 3 day option!

The WBBA thanks this year's PLATINUM Sponsors:
BedandBreakfast.com/RezOvations, ThinkReservations, and SpinVision!

Arrive on Monday, December 4th, for learning, fun, networking, vendors, and to take that much needed and well-deserved break!

• Innkeeper Sessions and Classes beginning mid-morning - Important Information you need to know!
  *Stay & Learn - vendor one-on-ones, scheduled meetings and classes
  
  
• Shop/Tour Lake Geneva - Get a jump-start on your holiday shopping in the beautiful, quaint, and historically rich city that was once known as "The Newport of the West". Innsider tips of where to go for deals, demonstrations, sights, tours & more!
  
  
• "Spa-It" at the Avani Spa at The Abbey Resort - A must experience with deeply discounted specials. Pamper yourself before the evening's Holiday Gala!
  
  
• Holiday Gala Private Evening Reception - Meet & greet old and new friends! Delicious hors d'oeuvers, cash bar, entertainment, silent auction table open, and food drive. Holiday attire suggested!

Some Conference Program Highlights - the innkeeping trends and topics you want to hear!

For Tuesday, December 5th, we welcome Philip Sassano, The Design Coach as our opening session speaker!  Artist, contractor and design professional, Philip owns a full service interior design & creative service company in downtown Lake Geneva, www.thedesigncoach.com  Featured on HGTV-- House Hunters Renovation,  The Design Coach Radio Show on Radio 96.1 WLKG, and in Distinctive Homes of America, Lakeshore Living, Lake & Country, and Luxe -Interiors Design magazines, Philip will show us how interiors are the stage on which we live our lives,  places of peace and inspiration!  No matter your style of B&B, you won't want to miss this dynamic presentation that will also include the importance of matching the look of your Inn to reinforce the brand of your business and why and how to create a "legacy wall" at your Inn!

Enjoy some informative and varied break-out sessions with what you need to know, such as:

• Tracking Trends in the Ever Changing Landscape of B&B Travel
• How To Deal With Difficult People & Stress Release for Healthy Mind & Body
• Keeping Guests Happy: New Ideas in Customer Service
• Cutting-Edge Floral Creations for your B&B Holiday Decorating
• Understanding Yield Management Strategies

Also the latest in Google Analytics, Payment Processing , Website Design, Reservation Systems, OTA's, Photography & Video,  Breakfast & Beyond,

and so much more...

Don't miss the WBBA Annual Membership Meeting and lunch!

We are also very excited to bring together a distinguished panel, "Getting the Attention You Deserve--Media Coverage In A Changing World", moderated by Gary Knowles, Columnist, Photographer, Producer -- President Knowles Communication & Midwest Travel Journalists.  Bringing together experts in travel tourism~ journalism, blogging, publishing, public relations, social media and more to help us understand how to put the spotlight on our businesses!

What an evening we have planned as well! We welcome Secretary Stephanie Klett, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, for our banquet dinner speaker. If you’re having fun, Stephanie Klett is having fun! Through her own personal brand of storytelling and humor, Stephanie will open up our evening festivities by giving us a glimpse into her world of fun!

Wednesday, December 6th, innkeepers will have time with their industry partners - the businesses that provide the products and services for managing their inns, guest amenities, programs, etc. at the dedicated trade show, lunch, and vender showcase. Don't miss the giveaway drawings!

About The Conference Center:

• The Abbey Resort ~ The Lake Geneva Experience ~ www.theabbeyresort.com, 1-800-709-1323, a 90-acre, full-service resort with beautiful & well-appointed guest rooms! There are numerous amenities located right on the shores of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
  
  
• The conference center is well laid out with over 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, perfect for our group!
  
  
• Rooms reserved in our block: prices with or without breakfast, your choice! $101.02/night for guestroom OR $121.13 per night for one person or $141.50 per night for two people for guestroom and breakfast, (Must mention WBBA when booking). Room block closes on November 20, 2017.
  *Inclusive of resort fees; subject to taxes
  
  
• The incredible, award-winning 35,000 sq. ft. Avani Spa, a must see! - The Avani Spa offers state-of-the-art facilities, indoor pool, fitness studio, and a whole menu of services! Mention WBBA when making reservations for deeply discounted specials. Select any spa service greater than $75 and receive a 40% discount off the regular price. Plus, buy one get one half off spa admission $25 (regular $50). Available December 3 - 7, 2017. Must mention at booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Should a conflict arise, you may cancel your registration with full refund up to 10 business days prior to the conference or November 20th, 2017. After that date, refunds are not possible. You must put your cancellation in writing to the WBBA offices directly at info@wbba.org.

PAYMENT OPTIONS - Payment accepted with completed registration via check or credit card through the WBBA offices. Send a check to the address listed below or call us at 715-942-8180 for credit card processing (a 2.5% swipe fee will be added at the time of processing).

See the WBBA website for continuous conference program updates.

Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association
644 Hillcrest Drive
Suite #7
Waupaca, WI 54981