Register today for the
Montana Lodging & Hospitality Association
Annual Conference
Featuring:
* Motivational and educational speakers *
* A Trade Show featuring our valued Allied Businesses *
* Opportunities for networking and celebrating *
* Motivational and educational speakers *
* A Trade Show featuring our valued Allied Businesses *
* Opportunities for networking and celebrating *
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Featured Conference Speakers
William B. Henry, MBA
Motivational Speaker & Transformation Coach "Am I The Leader I Think I Am?" In the ever-evolving world of business, leaders must self-reflect to ensure that they are doing the work to create a culture that invites others into their environment. It is essential for leaders to understand that employees do not leave their jobs, but they leave their managers. This fast-paced, interactive keynote will challenge participants to think outside of their personal lens and begin to see the world through a different lens. Buckle up and let's grow together! |
Robert Kelly
Smith Travel Research "U.S. & Montana Hospitality Update: Trends & Forecasts" After a few years of volatility in the hotel industry we’re starting to see signs of something new: Normalization. Robert will take a look at hospitality trends over the last year for the total US, as well as a breakdown of performance in Montana and its submarkets. And no STR update is complete without a look ahead, so he’ll also review pipeline and forecast data on both national and local levels. |
Dr. Melissa Weddell
Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research University of Montana "The Changing Landscape of Montana Tourism" Melissa Weddell serves as the ITRR director and holds a faculty position in the Department of Society & Conservation in the Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana. Melissa’s research focuses on fostering the responsible development of rural recreation and tourism destinations, positively impacting both users and local economies, to ultimately enhance the quality of life for all. |
Conference Agenda
Tuesday, October 24th
2:30 pm MLHA Board Meeting
2:30pm-6:00 pm Trade Show Setup
5:00 pm Registration Opens
5:30pm-6:00 pm First Time Attendee Welcome & Orientation
6:30pm-8:00 pm Conference Welcome/Trade Show Grand Opening: '90s Theme-"Groove, Grunge and Good Times!"
-'90s Costume Contest Sponsored by Lambert Hotels
Wednesday, October 25th
7:30 am Registration Opens
7:30am-9:00 am Continental Breakfast with Trade Show Exhibitors - Platinum & Gold Sponsor Spotlight
8:00am-9:30 am TBID Meeting
9:30am-11:00 am General Manager Best Practices Roundtable Discussion
Sales & Marketing Council Annual Meeting
11:00-11:15 am Break in Trade Show
11:15am-12:00 pm General Session I
- Dr. Melissa Weddell - Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research, University of Montana
"The Changing Landscape of Montana Tourism"
12:15pm-1:45 pm Luncheon Featuring MLHA Trade Show Exhibitors
- Vendor Slideshow/Introductions
- Presentation - MLHA Allied Member of the Year Award
- Montana Travel Association/Voices of Montana Tourism Update - Dax Schieffer, Executive Director
2:00pm-3:30 pm General Session II
- William B. Henry - Motivational Speaker & Transformation Coach
"Am I The Leader That I Think I Am?"
3:45pm-5:00 pm General Session III
- Robert Kelly - Smith Travel Research
"U.S. and Montana Hospitality Update: Trends & Forecasts"
6:00pm-9:00 pm Awards Dinner Banquet
-Presentation of Lodging Person of the Year, Sales Person of the Year, and Friend of Tourism
- Entertainment by Cutler Brothers Productions Improv Comedy Show
Thursday, October 26th
9:00am-11:00 am MLHA Membership Meeting/Conference Closing
- Updates on Montana’s alcoholic beverage laws from the 68th legislative session
- MLHA State of the Association – Stuart Doggett, Executive Director
- Installation of newly-elected Board Members
- Updates from General Manager Roundtable, Sales & Marketing Council
