Lt. Governor Becky Skillman to speak at the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman will address Indiana’s hospitality professionals at the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference Attendee Luncheon Wednesday, March 17, 12:30 p.m., at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne.

The Hoosier Hospitality Conference is Indiana’s only all-industry educational and networking conference for hospitality leaders. Each year over 400 of Indiana’s hospitality industry professionals converge to learn and network with other attendees and exhibiting companies. This year’s conference features over 25 different educational seminars conducted by industry experts and focused on the tourism, hotel and restaurant industries.

Highlights of the conference include: keynote speaker Phil Bruno, Speaker/trainer and Consultant of Treat 'em Right, The Total Customer Experience; Amanda Hite, CEO and Founder of Talent Revolution, Inc.; a silent auction, a networking and exhibitor luncheon Tuesday, and Wednesday luncheon featuring Lt. Governor Becky Skillman and keynote speaker Ken Wasco, Catalyst for Customer Effectiveness at Gordon Food Service.

“We are very pleased to have Lt. Governor Skillman once again join us for the Hoosier Hospitality Conference,” said John Livengood, President of the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association and the Indiana Restaurant Association. “The Lt. Governor’s commitment to Indiana hospitality and tourism helps to ensure a positive future for the industry.”

The Hoosier Hospitality Conference is presented by: the Association of Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureaus (AICVB), the Indiana Hotel and Lodging Association (IHLA), the Indiana Restaurant Association (IRA and the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (IOTD).

For more information about the 2010 Hoosier Hospitality Conference, visit http://www.hoosierhospitalityconference.com/ or call 317-673-4211, Toll-Free: 800.678.1957, or e-mail info@hooiserhospitalityconference.com.

Keynote Speaker Janie Wiltshire

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:

Janie Wiltshire, Hospitality Speaker & Consultant

Janie Wiltshire is a hotel VETERAN with a career that spans over 25 years. She began as a desk clerk and worked her way through the industry with positions including Guest Services Manager at Hyatt, Director of Sales at Sheraton, General Manager at Marriott, and Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing. Janie opened the first Homewood Suites for Hilton Hotels and operated their training center property. Her hands-on approach to hospitality separates her from many speakers today.Over a decade ago, Janie started Due West Company and has worked with thousands of hotels and corporations worldwide. She travels internationally as a recognized public speaker and trainer for the hospitality industry. She is a frequent guest speaker to virtually every international hospitality brand. Hear her once and you’ll see why brands bring her back to their audiences.Janie’s personal story of courage and determination will touch your heart. Not only does she know the hotel industry inside and out, she inspires her audience to greatness every time. Her delivery is passionate and focused on her life experiences. She goes beyond a motivational moment and creates a sense of urgency for YOUR results.

Janie's 2010 HHC Sessions:

KEYNOTE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 (9:30-10:45 AM)

Room:Harrison C, D & E

Seeing Green Again! No More Excuses
Have you been whining? Has the economy got you in a funk? The RED stop sign in your mind is not working for you! It is time to think GREEN! Revenue is the answer to all your worries. Get up and get on with it! This wake-up call session will alert you to all the excuses that have prevented you from moving forward. You will learn how to identify the habits and thought patterns that have brought you to this moment. Learn what is truly possible and then make it happen. Janie Wiltshire and her story will cause you to take responsibility for your own actions and go beyond where you are presently performing. You will find out why her sessions are always packed and people ask for her year after year! See GREEN again in your business by attending this program!

BREAKOUT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 (11:00AM-12:15PM)
Room: Harrison C, D & E

Visionary Selling
The eyes have it! You must be able to see into the future to be successful today. Selling is about planning and strategy. Learn why a one-time approach does not work in today’s business climate. Hear the specifics you need to focus on with your clients to develop and keep long-term relationships. Find out how you can differentiate yourself from your competition by guiding and directing your customers on a path to their success. Get your 20/20 vision TIPS, as you discover in this fast-paced workshop, how to see and sell at the same time!