IGLTA Annual Global Convention Fort Lauderdale

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itinerary

 

IGLTA Annual Global Convention Fort Lauderdale

Itinerary
 
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
 
9:00am-1:00pm – Hotel Site Inspections
9:00am – Registration Desk Opens
2:15pm-3:30pm – State of the Association: updates with IGLTA President / CEO
3:45pm-5:00pm – First-Timers Orientation Meeting (New Attendees Only)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Welcome Networking Reception
8:00pm – Registration Desk Closes
 
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
 
9:00am – Registration Desk Opens
9:30am-10:30am – Opening Session
Welcome from US Department of Commerce; Mayor of Fort Lauderdale; President of the Fort Lauderdale Tourism Office
10:30am-11:45am – Educational Sessions    MORE
12:00pm-1:15pm – Networking Lunch
1:15pm-2:45pm – General Session
3:00pm-4:15pm – Educational Sessions    MORE
5:30pm-6:30pm – Founders Reception (IGLTA 10+ Years)
 
7:00pm-10:00pm – Opening Reception
8:00pm – Registration Desk Closes
 
Thursday, 12 May 2011
 
9:00am – Registration Desk Opens
9:30am-10:30am – General Session
10:30am-11:45am – Educational Sessions    MORE
12:00pm-1:15pm – Networking Lunch
1:15pm-2:30pm – General Session
2:45pm-5:00pm – Speed Networking Workshop
5:30pm-7:30pm – Travel Agent / Tour Operator Reception
 
7:00pm-8:30pm – Women’s Reception
8:00pm – Registration Desk Closes
 
Free Night to Explore Fort Lauderdale
 
Friday, 13 May 2011
 
9:00am – Registration Desk Opens
9:30am-10:30am – CEO Forum with Q&A featuring:
Michael Gehrisch (DMAI)
Jose Sampol (TAM Airlines)
Chuck Sullivan (Hilton Hotels)
Shannon Wentworth (Sweet)
10:45am-12:00pm – Educational Sessions    MORE
12:00pm-1:30pm – Networking Lunch
1:30pm-2:45pm – Educational Sessions    MORE
3:00pm-5:00pm – Unique Destination Showcase
Come to this small tradeshow of new and unique destinations marketing to the gay/lesbian traveler
7:30pm-12:30am – Consumer Trade Show & Festival in Wilton Manors
8:00pm – Registration Desk Closes
 
Saturday, 14 May 2011
 
9:00am – Registration Desk Opens
10:30am-12:00pm – General Session
12:00pm – Registration Desk Closes
12:00pm-1:00pm – Networking Lunch
1:00pm-3:30pm – Media Trade Show (open to all attendees)
6:00pm-7:30pm – Pre Gala Reception, Florianopolis 2012
7:30pm-10:00pm – Gala Dinner
10:00pm-1:00am – Closing Dance Party
 
*All events subject to change. Changes will be announced when checking-in at the registration desk.