Mid- Winter Education Conference - Texas Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend the 2. Mid- Winter Education Conference in Waco, Texas at the Waco Convention Center!! Enjoy three fun and educational packed days with your travel industry peers. We know that 2. 01. Check back to see details and information on the Mid- Winter Education Conference. We will continue to make additions to this event.

Register before December 2. Early Bird discount. Refund policy: A 1. December 1. 2.  A 5. January 9. No refund will be given if registration is cancelled after January 9. Click here to view TACVB's official Refund Policy. Host Information. Watch Raw Justice Mediafire more.

Waco Convention Center. Washington Ave. Waco, TX 7. Website. Hilton Hotel Downtown (SOLD OUT)1. S University Parks Dr.

Waco, TX 7. 67. 01(2. Courtyard Waco (SOLD OUT)1. Washington Ave. Waco, TX 7. NEW! Hotel Indigo (Waco- Baylor)2. Clay Ave. Waco, TX  7. For reservations call (2.

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Conference Schedule. Monday, January 2. TACVB Board Meeting (Wa. Co Room). Noon - 3: 3.

PM: : Registration Open (Event Office). Mid- Winter Case Study Opportunity. An Insider's Look at Waco Past & Present ($3. Click here to register. Visit Downtown Waco, Cameron Park, Waco Suspension Bridge, Historic Homes & Neighborhoods, Dr. Pepper, Waco Tornado & the ALICO Building.

We will enjoy local snack stops and photo ops along the way. PM: : Vendor Tabletop Expo Open/Refreshments (Upper Foyer)3: 3.

PM: : Opening Remarks (Brazos North)3: 4. PM: : General Session (Brazos North)Digital Marketing Through Storytelling presented by Howard Tietjen and Daryl Whitworth from Madden Media. Content marketing continues to be one of the most effective advertising strategies in use today.

Over the past two years, Madden Media has help nearly 2. DMOs engage their audiences through compelling stories. In this session, Howard and Daryl will walk you through an overview of the two most important aspects of this growing trend – the stories themselves and audience development. 6: 0. PM: : Host City Opening Night Dinner & Entertainment (Phoenix Ballroom)The Waco CVB will be our host at the opening reception, which will be held at the Phoenix Ballroom. It’s located only 4 short blocks from the hotel at. S 3rd Street – easy walking distance, or take the TACVB bus! Dress up like Chip or Joanna Gaines and come have some fun! There will be a buffet dinner, beer and wine, a DJ playing dance hits from the ‘6. TACVB. Expect some surprise guests too! Tuesday, January 2.

AM: :Breakfast with Strangers(Brazos South)8: 1. AM: :Welcome from the Host City(Brazos North)8: 3. AM: :General Session (Brazos North)How CVBs can differentiate themselves in the ever evolving market. You'll learn what tools and methods are working right now (in 2. AM: : Vendor Break! Watch Shameless Series 10 Episode 5 Online more.

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Tabletop Expo/Refreshments (Upper Foyer)1. AM: : Concurrent Educational TracksSales (Texas 1. Don't Become Extinct!

Join the Sales Evolution presented byShawna Suckow, CMPThe sales role is evolving rapidly in the era of Relationship Marketing, and our industry is not immune. Buyers all over the world are evolving and changing, and American buyers are particularly different than they were just three years ago. Following the recession, buyers changed how they behave, how they prefer to be connected with, and how they make their buying decisions. The days of cold calling are over, and planners don't respond to email anymore. They're using technology and procurement processes more and more to lock you out of their sales process. The traditional sales role is dying.

What’s a salesperson supposed to do? Join Shawna Suckow, CMP, Founder of SPIN, the 3,0. Senior Planners’ Industry Network, as she shares the insider secrets from her brand- new book, based on extensive buyer research.

She's been a million- dollar buyer and influencer in the event planning industry for over 2. Arthur Season 5 Episode 3. This session will position you better for the immediate future, as well as prepare you for coming shifts. You’ll learn new ways to use old tools that will save you lots of time and frustration. She’ll also introduce you to some new tools and strategies that will help you prospect better, sell easier, and ultimately drive revenue in 2. CEO/Marketing/PR (Texas 1.

The Mammoth in the Room- Bouncing Back from Tragedy and Bad Press Eventspresented by Sgt. Swanton from Waco PD; Elizabeth Taylor from Elizabeth A. Taylor Consulting and moderated by Brooke Underwood The Mammoth in the Room- Bouncing Back from Tragedy and Bad Press Events: Hear from Sgt.

W. Patrick Swanson of the Waco PD and Liz Taylor, former Executive Director of the Waco CVB as they cover events that blanketed local and national news such as the Branch Davidian tragedy and the Twin Peaks shooting. Servicing (Texas 1. Greater Madison CVB's Servicing Culture presented by the Director of Convention & Event Services Janine Wachter, CMP from Greater Madison, WI CVBInterested in creating an easily accessible, one- stop- shop for the meeting and event planners that you work with?

Attend this session to learn how to build an online tool- kit and communication strategy to work with planners and help them meet their services needs within your destination. Sports (Texas 1. 18)Leveraging the Power of Youth Sports presented by Brent Statzer, Derrick Hegmon and Bert Quintanilla from SQH Sports & Entertainment. There’s a hidden opportunity for communities to harness the economic powerhouse of teams and families who travel to compete in sports tournaments while still supporting the needs of youth sports locally.

In this session, you will hear from the partners at SQH Sports, a San Antonio company finalizing a public/private partnership with the city of Corpus Christi to build a $2. They will share pertinent research on the economic impact of regional sports parks in tourism; discuss the process to make it happen; and share some of the wider trends in sports tourism today. AM: :Quick Break. AM - Noon: : Concurrent Educational TRACKSSales (Texas 1. Reaching the Group Tour Market presented by Heather Boehm- Egan from Group Tour Media Discover the ins and outs of working the group tour market, as well as a few tips from a veteran leisure sales director now professional group tour marketer.

How to get the best results at tradeshows, pulling together memorable fam trips and how to stay top of mind within the group tour industry. Marketing (Texas 1.