Schedule

 

Annual Conference Program of Events

 

 

Wednesday, May 28

 

A.M.    Visit the Hyatt Regency’s Red Door Lifestyle

Spa, visit area attractions, local sites, area shopping

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.          Trade Show Exhibitor Set Up

Silent Auction Set Up

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.                   Statesmen Luncheon (by invitation only)

[Sponsored by Welcome Guide-Map/CJ Publishers]

An opportunity for current and past leadership to

catch up on Association news and activities

 

1:00-3:00 p.m.                       Informal Attendee Welcome at “Smoothie Bar”

(located near Conference Registration Desk)

New members & first-time attendees meet their

assigned ambassador

 

1:00-5:30 p.m.                       FAA Conference Registration Open

[Sponsored by Welcome Guide-Map/CJ Publishers]

 

3:00-4:30 p.m.                       Attraction Members Forum

Small group discussion for attraction & affiliate

Members

 

3:00-4:30 p.m.                       Allied Members Forum

Small group discussion for allied members

 

5:00-5:30 p.m.                       Conference Launch

 

5:30-7:45 p.m.                       Welcome Reception

[Sponsored by Florida Suncoast Tourism Promotions,

Inc. & Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors

Bureau]

 

Trade Show opens

Silent auction opens

Dinner On own

Thursday, May 29

 

7:30 a.m.                                FAA Conference Registration Open

[Sponsored by Welcome Guide-Map/CJ Publishers]

 

All Day Ask the Expert – schedule a complimentary

appointment with Scott Hardie, Web Development

Manager, Miles Media Group, Inc. for a review of your

company’s website. Appointments scheduled on a

first-come, first-served basis

 

7:30-8:30 a.m.                       Light Buffet Breakfast in Trade Show

[Sponsored by Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention &

Visitors Bureau]

 

8:30-10:00 a.m.                     Industry Outlook

[Sponsored by F.P.I.S., Inc. Brochure Distribution]

Best of Show award announcement

Speakers: Steve Baker, Baker Leisure Group;

Bud Nocera, VISIT FLORIDA

Break 10:00-10:30 a.m.       Coffee Break (in Trade Show)

[Sponsored by Kodak]

 

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.          Government Relations & Your Business

Jay Galbraith, Busch Entertainment;

John McReynolds, Universal Theme Parks;

Michael Morawski, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Stephanie Thienel, International Association of

Amusement Parks and Attractions;

Bill Warren, Walt Disney World Resort

12:15-1:45 p.m.                     Lunch & Annual Meeting

[Lunch Sponsored by Kenney Communications, Inc.]

 

Arrival of the Gavel

[Gavel Arrival Sponsored by SEE Magazines]

Special Guest – Apollo Astronaut Al Worden

1:45-2:45 p.m.                       Employee Retention – Hang on to Your Stars

[Sponsored by HBA Insurance Group]

Speaker: Kenneth Baylor, Republic Services, Inc.

2:45-3:30 p.m.                       Beverage Break in Trade Show

Thursday, May 29 (cont’d)

 

3:30-4:30 p.m.                       “Love Your Island” - Going Green

[Sponsored by Visimap Publishing, Inc.]

Speaker: Chris Belland, Historic Tours of America

5:30 p.m.                                Motor Coach transportation departs for On-stage

event at Wannado City

6:00-9:00 p.m.                       “On-Stage” at Wannado City!

Dinner, tour, and activities at Wannado City

Friday, May 30

 

7:30 a.m.                                FAA Conference Registration Open

[Sponsored by Welcome Guide-Map/CJ Publishers]

 

8:00 - 9:15 a.m.                     Breakfast

Announcement of Outstanding Allied Member &

Outstanding Attraction Member, Strategic Plan

Update presentation

 

9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.            Profit from Video’s Convergence with Internet

Marketing

Speaker: Blair Zykan, Allied Vaughn

10:15-10:45 a.m.                  Silent Auction/Trade Show ends

 

10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.          Graduate Level Social Media: Dissecting Case

Studies From the Real World

Speaker: Josh Hallett, hyku, llc

11:45 a.m.                              Conference Finale

Passing of the Gavel, Chairman’s Remarks, Grand

Prize Drawing, Wine Basket Drawing

 

12:00 p.m.                              Conference Adjourns

 

12:00-1:00 p.m.                     Trade Show Area Available for Exhibit Breakdown

12:00-2:00 p.m.                     Silent Auction Check Out

 

 

Florida Attractions Association 2008 Annual Conference & Trade Show

May 28 – 30, 2008 Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort & Spa, Weston, Florida

Take Flight Into the Future