Hospitality Newfoundland and Labradors 2012 Annual Conference and Trade Show Program

Thursday, February 23
9:00am 11:30am

Event
HNL Board Meeting CANAL Board Meeting

Location
Hotel Gander, Salon A Hotel Gander, Jupiter Room Hotel Gander Restaurant Hotel Gander Theatre

11:30am 12:15pm 12:30pm 1:30pm

HNL AGM Luncheon HNL Annual General Meeting and Chairs Message Speakers: John Dicks, HNL Chair; Carol-Ann Gilliard, HNL CEO

1:30pm 2:30pm

A Conversation with Local Tourism Leaders Host: TBD Speakers: TBD

Hotel Gander Theatre

2:00pm 5:00pm 2:30pm 5:00pm

Trade Show Registration and Set-up Hotel Motel Association Meeting Bed and Breakfast Association Meeting Cruise AGM/Strategy Session

Gander Community Center Hotel Gander Theatre Hotel Gander, Salon C Hotel Gander, Salon B Hotel Gander Theatre Gander Community Center Gander Community Center Gander Community Center

4:00pm 5:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:00pm 10:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm

Restaurant Association Meeting Trade Show Exhibitor Reception Delegate Registration Opening Ceremonies and Official Opening of Trade Show Exhibits Host: John Dicks, HNL Chair

Friday, February 24
8:30am 5:00pm 8:30am 8:45am

Event
Delegate Registration Official Kick-Off Host: Carol-Ann Gilliard, HNL CEO

Location
Gander Community Center Arts and Culture Center

8:45am 9:00am

Keynote Sponsor Marine Atlantic Inc. Introduction: Carol-Ann Gilliard, HNL CEO Speaker: TBD, Marine Atlantic Inc.

Arts and Culture Center

9:00am 10:00am

Keynote Speaker Speaker: David Carroll, United Breaks Guitars Sponsor: Marine Atlantic Inc.

Arts and Culture Center

10:00am 12:00pm 10:00am 10:30am

Trade Show Morning Session Nutrition Break Sponsor: The Department of Advanced Education and Skills

Gander Community Center Gander Community Center

10:30am 12:00pm

Theres Something in the Air Host: Carol-Ann Gilliard, HNL CEO Panel Speakers: Duncan Bureau, VP Sales, Cargo & Owner WestJet Airlines/WestJet Vacations Keith Collins, CEO, St. Johns International Airport Authority

Arts and Culture Center

12:00pm 12:30pm

Pre-Luncheon Reception Sponsor: Marine Atlantic Inc.

Hotel Gander

12:30pm 2:00pm

Provincial Luncheon Emcee: John Dicks, HNL Chair Speaker: TBD Sponsor: The Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation

Hotel Gander

2:30pm 5:00pm

Afternoon Trade Show Session Open to Public

Gander Community Center

2:30pm 3:30pm

The Pathway to Purchase Host: TBD Speaker: Greg Klassen, Senior VP, Marketing & Communications, Canadian Tourism Commission

Arts and Culture Center

3:30pm 4:00pm

Nutrition Break Sponsor: Cal LeGrow Insurance

Gander Community Center

4:00pm 5:00pm

Information Sessions 1. St. Johns Convention Center Presentation Destination St. Johns Speakers: Cathy Duke, DSJ CEO; Doug Loucks, DSJ Chair 2. TBD

Arts and Culture Center

8:00pm

FUN Night! Sponsor: Gander Host Committee (Town of Gander, Destination Gander, Steele Hotels, Hotel Gander & Comfort Inn Gander)

Arts and Culture Center The Albatross Hotel

Saturday, February 25
8:30am 10:00am

Event
Session C Speaker: TBD

Location
Arts and Culture Center

10:00am 12:00pm 10:00am 10:30am

Trade Show Morning Session Nutrition Break Sponsor: TBD

Gander Community Center Gander Community Center

10:30am 12:00pm

What Travellers Want Speaker: TBD

Arts and Culture Center

12:00pm 12:30pm

Pre-Luncheon Reception Sponsor: TBD

Hotel Gander

12:30pm 2:00pm

Professional Development Luncheon Emcee: TBD Speaker: TBD Sponsor: Parks Canada, Bonavista Institute for Cultural Tourism, Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism

Hotel Gander

2:30pm 4:30pm

Afternoon Trade Show Session Open to Public

Gander Community Center

2:30pm 3:30pm

Keynote Speaker Speaker: Randy Taylor, Taylormadeleadership Sponsor: Marine Atlantic Inc.

Arts and Culture Center

3:30pm 4:00pm

Nutrition Break Sponsor: TBD

Gander Community Center

3:30pm 4:00pm

Official Closing of the Trade Show & Prize Draws Host: John Dicks, HNL Chair

Gander Community Center

7:00pm 7:30pm

Pre-Gala Reception Sponsor: George Street Spiced Rum

Hotel Gander

7:30pm 10:00pm

Tourism Excellence Awards Gala Emcees: Carol-Ann Gilliard, HNL CEO; John Dicks, HNL Chair

Hotel Gander

10:30pm

Post Awards Party Entertainment : The Superstars

Hotel Gander