Your Path to Promotion & Prominence
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Networking: 8:00am
Summit Program & Breakouts: 8:30AM - 12:30pm
The Ora
Breakfast included
Learn how our tourism marketing has served you this past year and take a front row seat as we unveil our new five-year strategic plan for our region, guiding us through 2030. Then, connect with fellow partners at insightful sessions exclusively for hospitality leaders – including PR and crisis readiness, community engagement, national/international sales, data measurement, and more.
Breakout Speakers & Sessions
Navigating Crisis: Protecting Your Brand & Bottom LineKaitlyn PerezPresident and CEO, KPC Strategies
Talent Attraction & Retention for Hospitality LeadersDr. Suzanne AndersonAsst. Professor and Program Manager for Hospitality and Tourism, State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Yelp Tools to Create a Powerful Online Presence And Help Your Business Stand OutSkylar WhitmanSenior Community Manager, Yelp
Talk to a Tour Operator – Learn How to Work with International MarketsGisa Kusserow-HansonVP of Contracting and Product Partnerships, Allied New World
Promoting Sports in SarasotaCasey Doyle, CPRP17th Street Regional Complex Manager, Sarasota County Government
Elizabeth KnightPresident, Knight Strategic Communications
What KPIs You Should (and Should Not) Be MeasuringAdam ZappiaSales Director, Zartico
Early bird pricing closes on Wednesday, October 23. Tickets will then increase to $65.
Early bird pricing closes on Wednesday, October 23. Tickets will then increase to $75.
For parties of two or more. Bring a colleague or friend and enjoy a discounted rate. Early bird pricing closes on Friday, October 18th. Tickets will then increase to $50 each.
• Presenting Sponsor Recognition: Prominent logo placement on all marketing materials (website, emails, event app, signage), with specific recognition as the "Presenting Sponsor."• Branding: Logo included in the event's official social media posts and featured on the step-and-repeat banner. Full page advertisement in printed program. Dedicated e-blast to all attendees post-event.• Welcome Introduction: Opportunity to address attendees from the stage during the opening session or do 30 second video• Promo Item: Seat or table drop (collateral/item placement) during main session.• VIP Passes: Four (4) complimentary tickets to event.
• Speaker Introduction: Opportunity to introduce breakout session speaker and give a short pitch about your business. • Breakout Recognition: Logo listed on signage for one session, in the event program, and on website.• Promo Item: Event seat or table drop (collateral placement) during breakout session.• VIP Passes: Two (2) complimentary tickets to event.
• Recognition: Logo listed on the event website and in the event program.• Promotion: Insert or ½ page ad in program.• Social Media Mention: Acknowledgment in a "Thank You" post on social media recognizing all sponsors.• VIP Passes: Two (2) complimentary tickets to event.
• Signage: Logo and signage placement on table arrangements for main session.• Recognition: Logo listed on the event website and in the event program.• Social Media Mention: Acknowledgment in a "Thank You" post on social media recognizing all sponsors.• VIP Passes: Two (2) complimentary tickets to event
• Signage: Logo and signage placement during breakfast buffet and opening session.• Recognition: Logo listed on the event website and in the event program.• Social Media Mention: Acknowledgment in a "Thank You" post on social media recognizing all sponsors.• VIP Passes: Two (2) complimentary tickets to event.
• Signage: Logo and signage placement at all-day coffee stations in all breakout rooms and main ballroom.• Recognition: Logo listed on the event website and in the event program.• Social Media Mention: Acknowledgment in a "Thank You" post on social media recognizing all sponsors.• VIP Passes: Two (2) complimentary tickets to event.
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