Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Premier Sponsor
Industry Sponsor
General Session Sponsors
Expo Sponsors
Where
Crowne Plaza Concord/Walnut Creek
45 John Glenn Drive
Concord, CA 94520 925 825-7700
The California Lodging ExpoŽ and Conference has arranged discounted room rates for exhibitors and attendees. Room rates are $129 plus tax for single or double occupancy. Please make your reservations by November 21, 2015 to ensure the discounted rate. To reserve a room, please call the hotel at 877-286-8389 and reference CLIA or visit www.crowneplazaconcord.com
Contact
Chris Middleton California Lodging Industry Association Office: 916-925-2915 Direct: 925-478-0929 Fax 916.686.1321 expo@clia.org
Sample Prizes
One year INNsight.com Lite Subscription
iPad - Leavitt Pacific
Amazon Echo - Amber Hotel Company
Wine & Redwoods Package - The Redwood Fortuna Riverwalk Hotel
iPad - Revenue Management Services
2 night stay at The Andiron Inn & Cabins Mendocino
SeaCrest Ocean Front Hotel Getaway Pismo Beach
Overnight stay by the Bay - Hampton Inn Alameda
Weekend Getaway - Holiday Inn Select Diamond Bar
Stay tuned as we announce more exciting prizes!
The Power of Independence
The California Lodging ExpoŽ and Conference , FREE to all attendees, is the premier California trade show for hospitality industry vendors to meet decision makers in a fun, productive environment. This annual event promises to be as popular as ever this year.
What are the advantages of being an independent hotel? How has the internet leveled the playing field for non-flagged properties? What can you do to be less dependent on a franchise? How can you maximize the power of your marketing on the internet and social media? Learn how you can be more independent at the California Lodging ExpoŽ and Conference.
Hospitality Industry Leaders you will meet at the California Lodging ExpoŽ and Conference:
Keynote Speaker: Joey Egan, Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience - leonardo
Guest Speaker: Caroline Beteta, President/CEO - Visit California
Panel Discussion Moderator: Anne LeClair, President/COO - San Mateo County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Presenter: Luca Beltrami, COO - Travelnuts, Inc.
Presenter: Bassam Altwal, President - CalAccessability
8:00 – 9:00 am Registration California Ballroom Foyer – Enjoy coffee and pastries
9:00 – 9:15 am Welcome Session - Contra Costa Room - $250 raffle prize
9:15 – 10:00 am General Session 1: “What’s New In ADA Practices” presented by Bassam Altwal of CalAccessibility - Contra Costa Room - $250 raffle prize
10:15 – 11:00 General Session 2: “Maximize Your OTA Marketing” presented by booking.com - Contra Costa Room – $250 raffle prize drawing
11:00 – noon Lodging Expo: California Ballroom – Prizes given every 15 minutes
12:15 – 1:15 Industry Luncheon: Contra Costa Room - "Create Your Own Success Story: Tell YOUR story, YOUR way" Keynote Speaker: Joey Egan, Vice President Marketing and Customer Experience - leonardo
1:30 – 2:15 General Session 3: “You Are More Than Just A Room: Master Upselling To Capture More Revenue While Providing Better Service” presented by Luca Beltrami of Travelnuts - $250 raffle prize
2:30 – 3:30 Lodging Expo: California Ballroom – Prizes given every 15 minutes
3:30 – 4:30 Panel Discussion: “The Power of Independence” – Contra Costa Room - $250 raffle prize
Moderator: Anne LeClair, President/CEO - San Mateo County Visitors Bureau
4:30 – 6:30 Evening Reception: California Ballroom, Tasting of Gentleman Farm Wines sponsored by Passport Advisory Group, 2015 Excellence in Lodging & Hospitality Award Ceremony, 2015 Scholarship Ceremony