Midwest Association of Independent Inns Conference & Trade Show
Innkeepers, join us for education, networking & best practices as we continue to expand our conference.
The conference will have a variety of topics pertinent to innkeeping today. Together with our industry experts, vendor partners, and other innkeepers, we will explore the issues, challenges, and opportunities to enhance the guest experience, grow our business, and be the best innkeeper we can as we balance it all!
Conference Schedule Outline*
- Monday, December 2nd – Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday, December 3rd
- 11:00am-5:00pm -Registration Opens
- 1:00pm-3:00pm – Hands-On Personalized Vendor Workshops
- 3:00pm-5:00pm – Welcome and Round-tables (Innkeepers & Vendors)
- 5:00pm-6:30pm – Vendor Marketplace and Opening Cocktail/Appetizer Reception
- 6:30pm – Dinner on Own
- Wednesday, December 4th
- 8:30am-12:00pm – Speakers
- 12:00pm-1:30pm – Marketplace/Lunch
- 1:30pm-5:00pm – Speakers
- 5:30pm – Off-Sight Event (Transportation to/from hotel, “Taste of Iowa” buffet dinner, entertainment)
- Thursday, December 5th
- 9:00am-12:00pm – Speakers
- Refreshment Break at Vendor Marketplace
- 12:00pm-1:00pm – Door Prizes/Goodbyes
- 9:00am-12:00pm – Speakers
*Subject to change
Flights
- Cedar Rapids, IA – Located 1 hour away from the hotel and event center – Eastern Iowa Airport
- Waterloo, IA* – This is a small regional airport with limited flights to/from Chicago. See their website or call for information. – Located 6 minutes away from the hotel and event center – Waterloo Regional Airport
- Des Moines, IA – Located 2 hours away from the hotel and event center – Des Moines International Airport
Overnight Accommodations
We are pleased to have chosen Holiday Inn & Suites Bien VenU Event Center! Onsite amenities include on-site restaurants, sports bar, an indoor pool, free wi-fi, and many activities in the local area to enjoy!
Special Conference Room Rates at Holiday Inn & Suites
$129.00/night – tax & gratuity not included
Room choices include: One King Bed Premium or Two Queen Beds Standard
Please use the booking link below to book your stay* at Holiday Inn & Suites:
Book Your Stay at Holiday Inn & Suites*
*You must start the booking process and input your reservation dates in order for the group rates to appear.
Make your reservation today!
*All attendees are responsible for their own overnight accommodations. If you need a handicap accessible room, please make the reservation online and then call the hotel at 1-877-666-3243 to ask to be moved to a more accommodating room.
Payment Options
Payment for attending the conference is accepted via PayPal/Credit Card with completed registration. You do not need a PayPal account to pay by credit card (via PayPal).
Midwest Association of Independent Inns Conference Cancellation Policy
Should a conflict arise, you may cancel your registration with full refund up to 7 business days prior to the conference or November 22nd, 2024. After that date, refunds are not possible. You must put your cancellation in writing to the MWInns offices directly at info@mwinns.com.
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Date and Time
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 Thursday Dec 5, 2024
December 3rd, 2024 – December 5th, 2024
(Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
*Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar – Monday, December 2nd, 2024*
More information on the Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar can be found HERE
Location
7400 Hudson RoadHoliday Inn & Suites Bien VenU Event Center
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Holiday Inn & Suites Bien VenU Event Center Website
Fees/Admission
Conference Pricing:
Register Before August 1st, 2024 for Early-Bird Pricing!
First Attendee – $265
Each Additional Attendee – $215Regular Pricing – After August 1st, 2024
First Attendee – $299
Each Additional Attendee – $249
Contact Information
Midwest Association of Independent Inns
206 Jefferson Street, Waupaca, WI 54981
Phone: 715-942-8180 ~ E-mail: info@mwinns.com
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