* Location and lodging:  All sessions will be held at the Holiday Inn Manitowoc.  A block of rooms has been reserved for convention attendees at $80/night.  To guarantee this special rate, call the hotel direct at 920-682-6000 or or call 1-800-Holiday.  You may also book online at http://www.ihg.com/h/d/HI/1/en/rates/MTWWI?groupBookingCode=CON&_IATAno=99801505.  Please reference Group Code CON when making reservations.

* Sponsorship Information:  Be an important part of the 2010 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Convention.  Click here for sponsorship details.

* Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazer Awards:  WACVB presents the Wisconsin Tourism Trailblazers awards each year at the WI Fall Tourism Convention in an effort to increase the visibility of Wisconsin’s tourism industry and destination marketing organizations.  The awards recognize Wisconsin tourism organizations for outstanding marketing and partnership efforts.  More details and Online Entry Form.

* Manitowoc-Two River Information:  Contact the Manitowoc VCB at 1-800-627-4896 or www.manitowoc.info

CONVENTION AGENDA

Thursday, November 4

11 am to 5 pm  CONVENTION REGISTRATION at Holiday Inn Manitowoc

12 Noon - 2 pm OPENING LUNCHEON AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

2:15 - 3:15 pm  BREAKOUT SESSIONS

3:15-3:30 pm NETWORKING BREAK

3:30-4:30 pm REPEAT BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1-4

5-7 pm  MARKETPLACE AND RECEPTION - Meet and network with convention sponsors, exhibitors and colleagues while enjoying food, beverages and a chance to win prizes. 

7-10 pm POST RECEPTION

Friday, November 5

8 – 8:30 am BREAKFAST BUFFET

8:30- 9 am TRAILBLAZER AWARDS CEREMONY

9:15 - 10:15 am  BREAKOUT SESSIONS

10:25-11:25 am REPEAT BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1-4

11:30-12 noon  CONVENTION WRAP UP

Thanks to our 2009 sponsors: