The Association Societies Alliance and the Nevada Society of Association Executives have partnered to present a webinar on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  This webinar is free of charge to all ISAE members ($25.00 for non-members) and will be held at the IL Assn of Fire Protection Districts office.  To register, click the "Register for Event Now" button found above.  Please register by Monday, March 22, 2010.  Thank you!

Topic:  Leading Learning - Assisting Associations with Destination Evaluation

Gina Mann of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, representing nearly 100 years of experience, will guide association meeting planners through the process of evaluating a destination. Whether your program is simply a 12-person board meeting, or an annual conference for several thousand, the destination's CVB can be your best ally. Each destination's official marketing organization employs experts in every facet of that destination that can lend assistance with a multitude of needs. From putting hotels in a competitive position to bid on your association's meetings to transportation needs once the group has arrived, the destination experts are there to make your job effortless and ensure your meeting or conference is a huge success.

This session will highlight the following components each association meeting planner should consider when evaluating a destination:

•  Location, Location, Location
• Accomodation Choices
• Air Service Availability
• Convention Facilities
• Convention Services
• Attendance Boosters
• Transportation Opitons
• Area Amenities
• DMO Support

About the Speaker: Gina Mann, Sales Executive - Mountain States

Gina is a native-born Las Vegas. She holds a BS in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Prior to coming to the LVCVA in 2000, Gina spent 21 years working in the hotel industry in Las Vegas. She has held positions in food and beverage, accounting, room reservations, front office operations, and hotel sales.