The 2010 Governor’s Conference on Tourism is just days away and we’re getting ready to load up! Following is some information we thought might be helpful as you pack your bags and plan your travels. As always, if you need more information, send me your questions at dzanoni@travelwisconsin.com, we’ll get back to you as quick as we can.
See you on Sunday, March 14th!
All Roads Lead to the Midwest Airlines Center
The conference will be held at the Midwest Airlines Center on Monday and Tuesday, March 15 & 16th. The Midwest Airlines Center is located at 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue. Click here for directions.
But… the Opening Reception is at Potawatomi Bingo Casino
The Opening Reception on Sunday evening, March 14th, is hosted by our event sponsors at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino located at 1721 West Canal Street. Click here for driving directions. Better yet, hop the shuttle sponsored by Wisconsin Coach Lines. Shuttles will run from 5:30pm to 10:30, with stops at the Hilton and Hyatt.
All A-Twitter
Have you heard the buzz about Twitter? If not join us for a Meet and Tweet during the opening reception at Potawatomi. If you’re new to Twitter, we’ll help you get set up and provide tips for tweeting during the conference. If you’re already tweeting, make sure you’re following @TravelWI for conference updates and feel free to use the #WIGCOT hashtag when talking about the conference.
First-Timer Meet & Greet
For first-time attendees and students, if you are attending the Governor’s Conference on Tourism for the first-time, we look forward to meeting you at the First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet. It’s scheduled for Sunday evening, March 14, from 6:00pm to 6:30m in the Wild Earth Restaurant at Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Take this time to meet other first-timers, council members and department staff.
Registration Materials
Nametag pick-up will be available at the Opening Reception at Potawatomi. All other registration materials can be picked up at the Midwest Airlines Center on Monday morning.
Bus/Shuttle Information
Complimentary shuttle buses will run on Sunday evening, March 14th from the Hilton and Hyatt hotels, to the Opening Reception at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Shuttle starts at 5:30pm and runs until 10:30pm.
Conference Dress Code
For the opening reception on Sunday casual attire is appropriate. Business or business casual is suggested for all daytime meeting sessions. For the Governor’s Reception and Banquet, business or semi-formal attire is recommended.
Parking
Parking can be found at all selected conference hotels for overnight guests. Public parking for day guests, or those wishing to drive in, can be found in various city ramps. Click here for map.
WIGCOT Sponsors and Partners
A big “Thank You” to the following Sponsors and Partners:
Ho-Chunk Nation
Journal Sentinel
Laughlin & Constable
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Midwest Living Magazine
Pioneer Press/Twin Cities.com
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
Tourism Federation of Wisconsin
Tribune Media Group
Visit Milwaukee
The following partners are a part of the 2010 conference:
Acme Corporation
Coach USA
Great Lakes Distillery
Star Tribune
Stone’s Throw Winery
WI Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus
WI Dept. of Ag, Trade & Consumer Protection
If you have any questions on the conference or any information provided in this e-mail, please contact Dawn Zanoni via e-mail at dzanoni@travelwisconsin.com. For further conference info and any updates on the agenda, log on to www.wigcot.org.