Events

March, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:3/21/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Hollywood & Highland & Paseo Colorado
Speaker:Cherilyn Megill & Jennifer Mares
Location:Park Hyatt - Los Angeles
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April, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:4/18/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Marketing in the Age of Electronic Distribution
Speaker:Jon Pyle
Location:Le Merigot Beach Hotel - Santa Monica
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May, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:5/23/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Niche Marketing for Lodging Properties
Speaker:Steve Pinetti - The Kimpton Group
Location:Sheraton Gateway - Los Angeles Airport
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June, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:6/27/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Drive Revenue by Maximizing your Exposure on the Internet
Speaker:Alan Barmaper - Barmaper & Associates
Location:St. Regis Hotel - Century City
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July, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:7/18/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Marketing to the Travelocity.com Audience
Speaker:Justin Garrett & Sylvia Weiler
Location:Fairmont Miramar - Santa Monica
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August, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:8/22/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:The Key Components of Corporate Travel
Speaker:Bob Bridges & Thomas Hanscome ~ Worldspan
Location:The Beverly Hilton - Beverly Hills
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September, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:9/19/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Building Strong Relationships with Travel Agents & How to Compete Cost-Effectively for Group Business
Speaker:Anastasia Kostoff-Mann & Steve Buckler
Location:St. Regis Hotel - Century City
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November, 2001
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:11/14/2001   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Hospitality Trends & Forecasts for 2002
Speaker:Discussion Panel
Location:Le Meridien Hotel - Beverly Hills
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January, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:1/16/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00-2:00
Topic:2002 Los Angeles County Annual Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin
Location:Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills - Los Angeles
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February, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:2/20/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Topic:How to Make Money...No Matter What!
Speaker:John Klynshyn
Location:Los Angeles Marriott - Downtown
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March, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:3/20/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00-2:00
Topic:The New Travel Economy ~ Travel Agency Consortia
Speaker:Discussion Panel
Location:Sheraton Gateway LAX
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April, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:4/17/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Turning Contacts Into Contracts, More Easily and More Often
Speaker:Ike Krieger
Location:Renaissance Hotel - Hollywood
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May, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:5/15/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Improving Sales Office Productivity with Microsoft Outlook
Speaker:Pat Thomas
Location:Fairmont Miramar - Santa Monica
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June, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:6/16/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Does Your Thinking Limit Your Sales Effectiveness?
Speaker:Sara Burns
Location:Millennium Biltmore Hotel - Downtown Los Angeles
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July, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:7/17/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Persuading Diverse Personalities
Speaker:Carole Linn, Speaker & Todd Breaugh, Actor
Location:Le Meridien Hotel - Beverly Hills
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August, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:8/21/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Mastering The Negotiation Process
Speaker:Debbie Maier - Master Connection Associates
Location:Hotel Sofitel - Los Angeles
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September, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:9/18/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Topic:The Future of Internet Distribution
Speaker:Discussion Panel
Location:Hilton Hotel - Los Angeles Airport
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October, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:10/17/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Guerrilla Trade Show Selling
Speaker:Orvel Ray Wilson, CSP
Location:Westin Bonaventure - Downtown Los Angeles
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November, 2002
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:11/20/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Growing Revenue in a Challenging Economy
Speaker:William A. Hall
Location:Century Plaza Hotel - Century City (Los Angeles)
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December, 2002
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Holiday Party Details
Date:12/12/2002   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Topic:2002 Holiday Party
Speaker:HFTP (Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals)
Location:The Stinking Rose Restaurant - Beverly Hills
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January, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:1/15/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:2003 Los Angeles County Annual Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin
Location:New Otani Hotel & Garden - Downtown Los Angeles
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March, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:3/19/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Increase Your Presentation Power: Design Before You Deliver"
Speaker:Len Lipton, Ph.D.
Location:Ritz Carlton Hotel - Marina del Rey
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April, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:4/16/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Leveraging the GDS to Maximize E-Distribution
Speaker:Aloha Knaefler, Steve Buckler, Greg Rivera & Dona Aumann
Location:Omni Hotel - Downtown Los Angeles
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June, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:6/18/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Corporate Travel Managers Forum
Speaker:Sharon Angel, Roger Kille, Gary Stevenson
Location:Renaissance Hotel - Hollywood
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August, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:8/20/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Topic:Web Site Internet Marketing
Speaker:Discussion Panel
Location:
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September, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:9/17/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Reverse Selling ~ A No-Pressure Sales Approach
Speaker:Ari Galper
Location:Wilshire Grand - Downtown Los Angeles
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November, 2003
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:11/19/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Pay For Clicks or Pray For Clicks: Increasing Web Site ROI
Speaker:Mary O'Brien
Location:W Hotel - Westwood
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December, 2003
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Holiday Party Details
Date:12/4/2003   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Topic:2003 Holiday Party
Speaker:HFTP (Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals)
Location:Ciudad Restaurant - Downtown Los Angeles
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January, 2004
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:1/22/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:2004 Los Angeles County Annual Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin
Location:Omni Hotel - Downtown Los Angeles
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February, 2004
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Luncheon/Workshop Program Highlights
Date:2/18/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:Luncheon - 8:00 am - 11:30 am Workshop - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Topic:Luncheon - 2004, The Year Of Direct Online Distribution. Workshop - Brand Erosion: Beating The Online Discounters At Their Own Game
Speaker:Max Starkov & Jason Price
Location:Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard ~ Bel-Air
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March, 2004
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Luncheon Program Highlights
Date:3/17/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Topic:FIT Wholesaler Contracting
Speaker:Discussion Panel
Location:Los Angeles Marriott - Downtown
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May, 2004
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Luncheon Program
Date:5/19/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Bureau Sales Today: Building Partnerships for Success
Speaker:Katie Callahan-Giobbi
Location:Millennium Biltmore - Downtown Los Angeles
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June, 2004
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Luncheon/Workshop Program
Date:6/16/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:Workshop - 8:00 am - 11:30 am Luncheon - 11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Luncheon - Time Management: Setting Priorities. Workshop - Understanding Distribution Marketing for Hotels through the GDS & Internet
Speaker:Mike Hampton, Ed.D
Location:Wilshire Grand Hotel ~ Los Angeles
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July, 2004
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Luncheon Program
Date:7/27/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:How to Become the Chief Energy Officer
of Your Company... and your Life!
Speaker:Jon Gordon ~ The Energy Addict!
Location:Le Meridien at Beverly Hills
465 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048 ~ (310) 247-0400
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August, 2004
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Luncheon Program
Date:8/18/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 am - 1:30 am
Topic:Sales Intensity
Speaker:Bruce J. Himelstein, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing ~ Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
Location:The Ritz-Carlton - Marina del Rey
Parking:$9 Valet

September, 2004
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Luncheon Program
Date:9/16/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Re-invention in a Competitive Marketplace
Speaker:Richard Harper, VP, Sales ~ MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Location:Renaissance Hotel - Hollywood
Parking:$10 Valet or $2 at Hollywood & Highland parking structure with validation

October, 2004
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Luncheon Program
Date:10/27/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Sales & Marketing Strategies in Today?s Environment
Speaker:Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA ~ President & CEO, HSMAI
Location:Doubletree Hotel - Westwood
Parking:$10 Valet, $6 Self

November, 2004
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Monthly Program
Date:11/17/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:1:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Strategic Sales Plans & Becoming a Sales Hero
Speaker:Pam Jordan ~ Master Connection Associates
Location:Fairmont Miramar - Santa Monica
Parking:$11 Valet

December, 2004
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Joint Luncheon & Program with MPISCC
Date:12/14/2004   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:Make Your Business Really Sing:
Building Relationships and Partnerships for an Amazing Year!
Speaker:Brian OliverSmith, The Tenor of Inspiration
Location:Beverly Hilton - Beverly Hills
Parking:$5 Self, $10 Valet

January, 2005
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Luncheon Program
Date:1/12/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:2005 Annual SoCal Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin, Senior Vice President ~ PKF Consulting
Location:New Otani - Downtown
Parking:$4 Self Parking, $8 Valet (with validation)

February, 2005
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Luncheon Program
Date:2/15/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:How to Use Technology to Work Smarter, not Harder!
Speaker:Terry Geiling, CEO ~ Professional Business Services
Location:Le Merigot Beach Hotel ~ Santa Monica
Parking:TBA

March, 2005
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Monthly Program
Date:3/15/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:1/2 Day Workshop & Luncheon
Speaker:Bonnie Buckhiester ~ Buckhiester Management
Location:Millennium Biltmore - Downtown
Parking:$13 Valet, $8.50 @ Pershing Square parking structure (adjacent)

April, 2005
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Panel Discussion
Date:4/19/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:Marketing & Selling to the International Community
Speaker:Moderated by Robert G. Harp, Global Hospitality Resources, Inc.
Location:Sheraton Gateway - LAX
Parking:$7 Valet, $11 Self

May, 2005
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Luncheon Program
Date:5/17/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Generational Marketing: Age ?Really? Matters
Speaker:Charles D. Schewe, Ph.D. > Bio
Location:Le Meridien Beverly Hills
Parking:$9 Valet

June, 2005
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Monthly Program
Date:6/21/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Internet Prospecting: Mining for "Virtual Gold"
Speaker:Lisa Barham, President ~ Hotel Resources
Location:Luxe Hotel - Sunset Boulevard
Parking:$5 Valet

July, 2005
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L.A.'s Largest Mixer VII
Date:7/21/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Topic:
Speaker:N/A
Location:Pacific Design Center - West Hollywood
Parking:$4 Discounted parking (Enter off of San Vicente Blvd.)

August, 2005
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Panel Discussion
Date:8/23/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:How to Maximize PR in Your Marketing Program
Speaker:Panel moderated by Richard S. Kahn, Kahn Travel Communications
Location:Sheraton Delfina - Santa Monica
Parking:Complimentary Valet!

September, 2005
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Luncheon Program
Date:9/20/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Avoid Employment Litigation!
A Hospitality Management Forum on
Recent Changes in California Employment Law
Speaker:Thomas H. Petrides, Attorney ~ Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham, LLP
Location:Doubletree - Westwood
Parking:$6 Self, $10 Valet

October, 2005
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Panel Discussion
Date:10/18/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:Catering Sales: Best Practices
Speaker:Moderated by Ladd Ljungberg, Director of Catering - Le Meridien Hotel
Location:Wyndham BelAge
Parking:$5 Valet only

November, 2005
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GM Panel Discussion
Date:11/15/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:DOSM: Hiring, Developing & Measuring Success
Speaker:
Location:Wilshire Grand - Downtown
Parking:$8 Valet only

December, 2005
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Joint Holiday Party & Fundraiser
Date:12/6/2005   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Topic:Noche de Festivadas
Speaker:N/A
Location:The Historic Mayfair Hotel - (213) 484-9789
Parking:$2 Self Parking

January, 2006
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PKF Consulting Forecast
Date:1/17/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:2006 Southern California Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin, Sr. Vice President - PKF Consulting
Location:Sheraton Los Angeles - Downtown
Parking:$5 Self, $14 Valet

February, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:2/21/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Search Marketing
Speaker:Stewart Easterby, Vice President, Sales ~ Yahoo! Search Marketing
Location:The Orlando Hotel - La Terza Restaurant
Parking:$5.50 Valet only

March, 2006
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Panel Discussion
Date:3/21/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Maximize your Advertising Budgets
Speaker:Loretta Jitner ~ President, Media Matters, Inc.
Steven Page ~ Director of Planning, Round2 Integrated Media
Bill Threlkeld ~ Media Relations Specialist, The Phelps Group
Pam McNeely ~ Senior VP & Group Media Director, Daily & Associates
Location:Omni Los Angeles - Downtown
Parking:$10 Valet only

April, 2006
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Panel Discussion
Date:4/18/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Travel Agent Panel Discussion
Speaker:Montrose Travel - Joe McClure, President
Protravel - Lois Mitchell, Vice President
American Express Travel - Katherine Samuel, General Manager of Client Services
Location:Sheraton Delfina
Parking:Complimentary Self Parking

May, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:5/16/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Achieving Brand Consistency: Communicating and Delivering a Consistent Brand Experience from your Website through to Check-Out
Speaker:Kate Bristow, EVP & Director of Planning ~ M&C Saatchi
Location:New Otani Hotel & Garden
Parking:$4 Self, $8 Valet

June, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:6/22/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:J.D. Power Guest Satisfaction Studies: What today's guests want!
Speaker:Linda Hirneise, Partner ~ J.D. Power and Associates
Location:Hotel Angeleno
Parking:$5 Self

July, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:7/13/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Filming at Your Location - Joint meeting with (TTMA)
Speaker:Dinah LeHoven, Member of the Directors Guild of America (DGA)
Location:The Huntington Library
Parking:Complimentary

August, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:8/15/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Technology Trends & Tools
Speaker:Adrian M. Kurre, Senior Vice President - Brand Management Hilton Garden Inn
Location:Park Hyatt
Parking:$8 Valet Only

September, 2006
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1/2 Day Workshop
Date:9/19/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Topic:Learn. Market. Measure. Repeat. - Strategic Market Planning For The New World
Speaker:John Fareed, CHME - Partner, Fareed & Zapala Marketing Partners
Location:Le Meridien at Beverly Hills
Parking:TBA

Luncheon Program
Date:9/19/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Winning In A Branded World - Case Studies In Innovation And Creativity
Speaker:John Fareed, CHME - Partner, Fareed & Zapala Marketing Partners
Location:Le Meridien at Beverly Hills
Parking:TBA

October, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:10/17/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Envisioning the Future: What the DOSM MUST know to be successful!
Speaker:Fran Brasseux, VP Chapter Relations & Membership - HSMAI Americas Region
Location:Embassy Suites Hotel - LAX South
Parking:Complimentary Self

November, 2006
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Luncheon Program
Date:11/21/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:How To Sell Value Instead of Price
Speaker:Shon Bjornberg, President - Pinnacle Sales Solutions
Location:Renaissance Montura - LAX
Parking:$12 Valet, $8 Self

December, 2006
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Champagne Wishes - A Holiday Extravaganza Celebration
Date:12/6/2006   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Topic:With TTMA & HFTP
Speaker:N/A
Location:Sheraton Delfina
Parking:Complimentary Valet

January, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:1/16/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:2007 So Cal Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin, Sr. Vice President - PKF Consulting
Location:Historic San Antonio Winery
Parking:Complimentary

February, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:2/20/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Crisis Management "The Hollywood" Style
Speaker:Allan Mayer - Business, Crisis Management, Conflict Resolution
Location:Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard
Parking:$7 Valet only

March, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:3/20/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:The Downs and the Ups of LA's Visitor Economy
Speaker:Michael C.R. Collins, Executive Vice President - LA Inc.
Location:Omni Los Angeles
Parking:TBA

April, 2007
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Get Connected at HOB!
Date:4/30/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Topic:Evening Networking Event
Speaker:N/A
Location:House of Blues
Parking:Hosted Valet

May, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:5/15/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:What Today's Hotel Guests Want!
Speaker:Linda Hirneise, Partner ~ J.D. Power and Associates
Location:The Palm Restaurant
Parking:$6 Valet only

June, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:6/19/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Social Media, Blogs, Podcasts, CGM & RSS, Oh My!
Speaker:Meltem Priest, VP Marketing & E-Commerce, Western Region - Marriott International
Location:Marriott - LAX
Parking:$6 Self, $15 Valet + Tax

July, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:7/17/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Revenue Management
Speaker:Panel Discussion
Location:Westin Bonaventure
Parking:$18 Valet, $15 Self (across street at 400 S. Flower)

Mixer
Date:7/26/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Topic:L.A.'s Largest Mixer IX
Speaker:N/A
Location:Shrine Auditorium
Parking:See Website

August, 2007
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Hot Summer Night Mixer
Date:8/21/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Topic:Eat! Drink! Bowl! Network! And a Free Movie @ Universal CityWalk
Speaker:N/A
Location:Jillian's Universal City Walk
Parking:Hosted Valet Parking at Jurassic parking level only!

September, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:9/7/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Topic:Destination LA.....Developing THE Brand
Speaker:Michael C.R. Collins - Executive VP, LA Inc.
Location:Sheraton Delfina
Parking:TBA

October, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:10/17/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Success Strategies For Hospitality Sales & Marketing Professionals
Speaker:Fran Brasseux - Executive Vice President, HSMAI
Location:Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Parking:$8.50 Self (Pershing Square), $20 Valet

November, 2007
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Luncheon Program
Date:11/13/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Leverage OTA's & Make BIG Profit
Speaker:Traci Mercer, Director of Hotel Market Management, Western Region - Expedia.com
Location:Sofitel Los Angeles - (310) 278-5444
Parking:TBA

December, 2007
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Holiday Celebration & Charity Silent Auction
Date:12/3/2007   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Topic:Joint Holiday Celebration & Silent Auction with HFTP & TTMA
Speaker:N/A
Location:Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - (310) 289-7755
Parking:$5.50 Valet

January, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:1/15/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:2008 So Cal Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin, Sr. Vice President - PKF Consulting
Location:Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa - (310) 395-9700
Parking:$9 Valet Only

February, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:2/19/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Trends in Destination Marketing
Speaker:Panel Discussion
Location:Four Points - Culver City
Parking:Complimentary

March, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:3/18/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:The New MEconomy: Will You Die, Survive or Thrive?
Speaker:John Fareed, CHME, ISHC - Partner, Fareed Zapala Koepke
Location:Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Parking:$8.50 Self (Pershing Square), $20 Valet at Hotel

1/2 Day Workshop
Date:3/18/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Topic:Millennials, Gen Xers and Boomers - The Power of Generation Marketing
Speaker:John Fareed, CHME, ISHC - Partner, Fareed Zapala Koepke
Location: Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Parking:$8.50 Self (Pershing Square), $20 Valet at Hotel

April, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:4/15/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Internet Distribution System (IDS)
Speaker:Panel Discussion
Location:Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
Parking:$9 Valet, or hourly at World Trade Center

May, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:5/20/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:Why GDS is still a Viable Revenue Channel
Speaker:Panel Discussion
Location:Hyatt West Hollywood
Parking:TBA

June, 2008
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Summer Mixer
Date:6/17/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:5:30 - 8:30 PM
Topic:Mixer/Networking Cruise
Speaker:N/A
Location:Hornblower Cruises MDR
Parking:2 Hour validation at Fisherman's Village

July, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:7/15/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:Meeting Planner Forum
Speaker:Panel Discussion
Location:Marriott Los Angeles Airport
Parking:$8 Self, $14 Valet +10% tax

August, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:8/19/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:2008 Hotel Consumer Study
Speaker:Sam Thanawalla, Director, Global Hospitality and Travel Practice ~ J.D. Power and Associates
Location:The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa
Parking:TBA

September, 2008
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2008 SoCal Hospitality Educational Conference
Date:9/9/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Topic:TBA
Speaker:TBA
Location:Anaheim Marriott
Parking:TBA

October, 2008
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Awards Program
Date:10/30/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Topic:GM of the Year Awards Gala
Speaker:TBA
Location:Shutters Hotel on the Beach
Parking:TBA

November, 2008
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Luncheon Program
Date:11/18/2008   [Event & Venue Details]
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Topic:Stopping the Sales Spiral Syndrome
Speaker:Craig W. Cooley, Intellatech Marketing Services
Location:Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens
Parking:$4 Self, $12 Valet

December, 2008
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NOT YOUR EVERYDAY HOLIDAY PARTY!
Date:12/3/2008   [Event & Venue Details | RSVP Now!]
Time:6pm - 9pm
Topic:You must be there to enjoy this EXCLUSIVE industry event...
...DJ & Dancing, Casino Entertainment, "Cirque USA" and Live Band, Gourmet Cuisine and Holiday drinks and cheers inside an actual airport hanger!!! Have you made your reservations yet???
Speaker:Proudly presented by HSMAI LA, HFTP, ISES LA (International Special Events Society, NACE (National Association of Catering Executives) and ABC (Association of Bridal Consultants)
Location:Exclusive Hanger 8, Santa Monica Airport
Parking:Valet Parking Service at the Airport facilities or street parking if there is any available.

January, 2009
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Luncheon Program
Date:1/20/2009   [Event & Venue Details | RSVP Now!]
Time:11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Topic:2009 So Cal Lodging Forecast
Speaker:Bruce Baltin, Sr. Vice President - PKF Consulting
Location:Millennium Biltmore Hotel
Parking:TBA