Tradeshows
2010 SPBT Conference
05/31/10 10:46 AM
When you think of Florida, what comes to mind? Sun, fun, and relaxation? Florida has it all, from alligators to the Everglades to the hot spots in Miami. Orlando, for example, is home to world-famous attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World; it is also a mecca for shopping and entertainment.
Just a few minutes drive south of beautiful Orlando, you will find Kissimmee: the host city of this year’s 2010 SPBT Conference. Nestled in the heart of Kissimmee, the Gaylord Palms is an amazing resort, built in the fashion of the Spanish Renaissance, with plenty of amenities and on-site activities.
When you are ready to explore local eats, be sure to visit a few favorite dining spots, including:
The average seasonal temperature in Kissimmee hovers between a balmy 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a chance of rain (average rainfall for June is about 6 inches) so be sure to pack an umbrella!
Whatever your reasons for visiting the Sunshine State this June, we hope you have a safe journey!
Just a few minutes drive south of beautiful Orlando, you will find Kissimmee: the host city of this year’s 2010 SPBT Conference. Nestled in the heart of Kissimmee, the Gaylord Palms is an amazing resort, built in the fashion of the Spanish Renaissance, with plenty of amenities and on-site activities.
When you are ready to explore local eats, be sure to visit a few favorite dining spots, including:
- Houston’s Restaurant at 215 South Orlando Avenue (Fairbanks Avenue) in Winter Park
- Boston Lobster Feast - Florida Mall at 8204 Crystal Clear Lane in Orlando
- Joe’s Crab Shack at 12124 S. Apopka Vineland Road in Orlando
- Aashirwad Indian Cuisine at 5748 International Drive in Orlando
The average seasonal temperature in Kissimmee hovers between a balmy 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, with a chance of rain (average rainfall for June is about 6 inches) so be sure to pack an umbrella!
Whatever your reasons for visiting the Sunshine State this June, we hope you have a safe journey!
Upcoming events and travel
05/08/09 10:46 AM
As you prepare for your industry meetings this year, remember: always expect the unexpected! Whether you are exhibiting or attending a show, the challenges of travel, meetings, navigating a new city, and finding restaurants can be daunting! For many seasoned professionals, the tradeshow circuit becomes another part of the job, perceived as “just another trip.” To make this year’s junkets a bit more efficient and fun, we’ve compiled a short selection of business travel ideas, as follows:
And, if you happen to be traveling to SPBT in Chicago or ASTD in Washington DC, be sure to check out some fun facts for these incredible cities:
- Look to the associations to offer you more this year. Acknowledging that resources, personnel, travel funds, and time are in short supply, many meeting organizing groups are offering specials on booth space, entrance fees, hotel, and travel costs.
- If travel dollars have been the first to suffer in your organization, online attendance to a show may be a viable lower-cost option. Often you can find very reduced fees to “attend” the show in a virtual manner. Meeting session DVDs/CDs/audio is also available if you’re looking to pinpoint a specific area of interest.
- Facilitating a workshop or participating in a panel discussion can also be a great way to attend a show. Presenters are often offered reduced or no fees to attend. This approach also offers the opportunity to work with the association to shape the curriculum and educational offerings. Co-facilitation and sponsorship of a session can also be helpful in your introduction to a new show.
And, if you happen to be traveling to SPBT in Chicago or ASTD in Washington DC, be sure to check out some fun facts for these incredible cities:
- Chicago-style deep dish pizza is often imitated and rarely duplicated. For the authentic version, there are only four places to go: Pizzeria Uno (29 E. Ohio Street; 312/321-1000), Pizzeria Due (619 N. Wabash; 312/943-2400), Gino's East (633 N. Wells Street; 312/943-1124), and Lou Malnati's (439 N. Wells Street 312/828-9800). Others might have good pizza, but you can count on these originals for the very best.
- Don’t forget your sneakers...or your umbrella. D.C. was voted the most walkable city in the U.S. in a study by the Brookings Institution in 2007. However, be ready for a little drizzle. D.C. averages 39 inches of rainfall a year—more than Seattle.
Happy travels, to wherever the day takes you…