Thriving Together: Operations and Marketing Strategies for Small Lodging
Your Florida Inns Chapter is excited to host an in-person event in St. Augustine this August. We hope you can join us for a time to connect with fellow Florida Inns members, learn about hot topics, and take time to learn from each other during our roundtable. Join us on August 20th for an evening Meet & Greet reception followed by a full day of engaging sessions on August 21st!
Tuesday, August 2oth
5:30 p.m.
Meet and Greet
The Well Bar at The Collector Inn
42 Bridge St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
One drink will be provided by Florida Hospitality Insurance
Wednesday, August 21st
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All Day Workshop
Casa Monica Hotel
95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL
(Valet parking is available if needed for a daily rate of $25)
Workshop Schedule:
9:30-10:00 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Arrive – Welcome & Roundtable Topic Talk
10:30-11:30 a.m. Session 1: VISIT FLORIDA Marketing Update and Low-cost/No-cost Ways to Engage
Brenna Dacks, Regional Partnership Manager and Rural County Liaison with VISIT FLORIDA, will share the various ways the state’s tourism marketing corporation is promoting travel to the state. During this session, you’ll also learn how you can get a free business listing on VISITFLORIDA.com, as well as engage in other no-cost/low-cost programs that VISIT FLORIDA offers.
11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. Lunch with time to vendor visit tabletops
12:30-1:30 p.m. Session 2: Roundtable Discussions- Hot topic solutions sharing among members
1:30-2:00 p.m. BREAK to network with owners and continue to conversations
2:00-3:30 p.m. Session 3: Insurance – Update on Florida insurance market for small properties
Hear from Thom Norush with Florida Hospitality Insurance on market trends, renewal information and the pulse of the insurance industry. Nicole Chapman, FRLA will share insight from the Florida CFO’s office on insurance updates.
Event Cost:
$75 – Individual
(This includes all day session at Casa Monica and lunch.)
$150 – Vendors
(This includes all day session at Casa Monica, lunch, and a tabletop display to engage with members.)
REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR STAY!
Rates from member properties:
The Kenwood Inn, 38 Marine St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-2116
Rate for Aug 20 and 21
$159 Queen (single occupant); $179 King (single occupant); $35 per additional occupant
To book, call the property and ask for Pat.
The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens, 149 Cordova St, St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 209-5800
Rate for Aug 20 and 21
$172- Queen; $192- King
To book, call the property and ask for Charlie.
St. Francis Inn, 279 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Reservations – 904-824-6068
Rate- 15% discount from published rate
To book, call the property and use code FLINNS
Casa de Suenos, 20 Cordova Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Reservations – 904-824-6068
Rate- 15% discount from published rate
To book, call the property and use code FLINNS
To view additional member properties in St. Augustine visit, www.florida-inns.com
