Wisconsin Lodging Innsights in Eau Claire
12:30PM - 1:45 PM | Women in Lodging Luncheon* Enjoy a networking lunch with the Wisconsin Women in Lodging followed by a panel featuring high-level lodging professionals. 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Lodging Innsights Educational Sessions
• 2:05 - 2:15 PM | Room Tax Primer & How it Affects Your Bottom Line Wisconsin’s Room Tax, when used properly, is designed to provide a boost to lodging properties and the local economy. In this quick session, we’ll explore the basics of Wisconsin’s Room Tax system and review the resources available to help with Room Tax questions. Presented by Bill Elliott, CAE.
• 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Local Tourism Advocacy in Western Wisconsin Hear from regional tourism leaders in Western Wisconsin about current issues and events that affect the lodging industry. We’ll learn about what these organizations are working on, how they advocate with local officials, and how lodging properties can be more engaged.
Moderator: Sara Abbott, Metropolis Resort Panelists: Benny Anderson, Visit Eau Claire; Tammy Simon, Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitors Center; Allyson Wisniewski, Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
• 3:15 - 4:00 PM | Using Data to Drive Reservations and Revenue Explore booking trends by channel and how to use that information to increase profitability.
Moderator:Jon Jossart, Ambassador Hotel Panelists include: Mike Patel, MoveMent Hospitality, Krissy Sigmund, Chula Vista Resort; Victor Ravago, Bravo Hospitality; Becky Squires, Larson Management.
• 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Idea Exchange: Rewarding, Recognizing, and Recruiting Employees Share ideas and learn new tools, tactics, and best practices for employee recruitment, recognition, and engagement.
Session leaders: Sara Abbott, Metropolis Resort; Randee Talwar, Days Inn & Suites Madison, Ryan Batley, Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center
5:00 - 6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
6:00 - 8:00 PM | Networking Dinner
Accommodations A block of rooms has been reserved at the Metropolis Resort at a rate of $109.00/night plus tax and fees. Reservations may be made online no later than May 17 - book now.