Keynote speaker at 2010 IBBIA spring conference.

Keynote speaker at 2010 IBBIA spring conference.

Make plans now to attend the 24th Annual IBBIA Spring Conference at Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnolds Park, Iowa. 

 Wooing, Wowing, and Winning Guests, Plus Mid-West B&B Trends

 

Barb Trueman, Co-owner of Paramount Pixels Digital Design Studio, will offer you new ideas to increase your revenue base, give you tips on polishing up your inn as well as your spirit, discuss industry trends and leave you with a renewed energy for the business we all know and love - owning a B&B!  Barb has a unique understanding of the B&B marketing experience after owning, operating and restoring a historic B&B in Duluth, MN with her husband, Don.  Building on their B&B success, the Trueman’s sold their inn and formed Paramount Pixels to offer B&B owners creative website development, dynamic photography and unique print advertising options while taking into consideration B&B operating budgets.    Barb holds a degree in Business Communications, owned an international travel company for many years, is a past President of the Minnesota Bed and Breakfast Association and has inspected over 55 B&B’s in Minnesota for the MN Quality Assurance program.  In addition, Barb has trained Aspiring Innkeepers and has been a B&B workshop leader in MN and WI. 

 

Nancy Landess Will Disclose Iowa Tourism Trends

Nancy Landess from the Iowa Tourism Office will speak on trends impacting the
tourism industry in Iowa. Learn how the Iowa Tourism Office is encouraging and
promoting travel across Iowa during these tough economic times.

Learn What You Need to Know About Iowa Safety Requirements
Bob Haxton from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals will speak on
safety and requirements for B and B’s in Iowa.
Win $75 in the IBBIA Cookie Contest
Bring 13 of your best cookies with you to this year’s conference; turn in your “Cookie Contest” entry, including the written recipe to Ann Muilenburg when you check-in at the conference; Enter more than just one type of cookie; Have a great time; Take home $75 first prize for the best cookie!

Sunday March 21st and Monday March 22nd

Emerald Hills Golf Club in Arnolds Park, Iowa
*Call Donna Muilenburg Innkeeper at the Okoboji Country Inn and Conference Chairperson at 712-332-2358 for questions regarding the conference!

Click on http://iabedandbreakfast.com/Conferences/conference2010.htm for conference schedule.