HLAGH Meeting & Membership Luncheon

PKF Trends Report Featuring John Keeling with PKF Consulting

Thursday, August 14, 2008

11:30am Registration & Networking

12noon   Luncheon & Program

The Hilton Americas ~ Houston

1010 Lamar

Houston, TX 77010

Cost:

$35 HLAGH Members (THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT)

For More Information, Please Contact Jennifer at 713-437-5250

HLAGH Annual Meeting & Membership Luncheon

Thursday, June 19, 2008

11:30am Registration & Networking

12noon   Luncheon & Program

The St. Regis Hotel

1919 Briar Oaks Lane

Houston, TX 77027

Cost:

$35 HLAGH Members (THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT)

For More Information, Please Contact Stephanie at 713-437-5230

HLAGH Membership Luncheon

Thursday, May 15, 2008

11:30am Registration & Networking

12noon   Luncheon & Program

The Four Seasons

1300 Lamar Street

Houston, TX 77010-3017

Phone: 713-650-1300

Tourism is a strong force in the hospitality industry in Houston with conservative estimate of 300,000 room nights per year and an estimated impact of in excess of $291 million to our economy.  The Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched two initiatives to help strengthen the positive perception of Houston as a destination and further stimulate tourism in the City.

 The Houston CityPass offers a wide range of access to Houston’s unique personality and attractions covering a variety of areas including history, art, sciences, and distinctive characters.  Come join us as Ms. Susan Wilson, Vice President of Communications with City Pass, gives an overview of the new program as well as how Houston area hotels can partner with the CityPass to further increase Tourism in our City. 

 Ms. Holly Clapham-Rosenow, Vice President of Marketing with the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, began a marketing campaign known as “My Houston” a little over two years ago. This program focuses on the positive aspects of Houston as seen through the eyes of celebrities that are native Houstonians. Covered in countless publications, this campaign is becoming the cornerstone of Houston’s image.  Holly will elaborate on how it can be used and incorporated by the Houston hotel community to continue our growth. 

The information present meeting is value to all team members who interact with guests, particularly front desk managers and concierge.

$35 HLAGH Members / $50 Non-HLAGH Members

For More Information, Please Contact Stephanie at 713-437-5230

The Renaissance Greenway Plaza

Member To Member Exchange

11:30am Registration & Networking

12noon   Luncheon & Program

Location:

BlackHorse Golf Club

12205 Fry Road

Cypress, TX 77433

10:00am Registration

11:00am Shot Gun Start (Four Man Scramble)

Cost:

$595 Prior to January 31, 2008

$695 After January 31, 2008

Location:

Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel

2001 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056

713-961-9300

Speaker:

Mr. Stephen Barth

HospitalityLawyer.com

11:30am Registration & Networking

12noon   Luncheon & Program

Hotel ZaZa

Mr. Greg Ortale

President & CEO of the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau

11:30am Registration & Networking

12noon   Luncheon & Program

IF YOU ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU ALWAYS DID,

YOU WILL ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU ALWAYS GOT!

Football and coaching were his life…until he went into Coaching in the hospitality industry! Join us as retired professor (Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management) “Coach” Don Smith takes a page out of his playbook to show you how to:

Ø       Making A Distinction Between Service & Hospitality

Ø       The Key Success Measure and…..The Beat Yesterday Book

Ø       The Seven Acts of Hospitality

Ø       The Art of Selection

Ø       Understanding Your Hospitality Strengths and Weakness

If you think you know what you going to hear...you'll be surprised at what is said...either way come hear Coach elaborate on how to get out of the management rut you find yourself in!!

Location:

Hilton at the University of Houston

4700 Calhoun

Houston, TX 77204

713-741-2447

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

$35 HLAGH Members

$50 Non-Members

Port of Houston Authority

Bayport Cruise Terminal

Set to open in 2008, the new Bayport Cruise Terminal will offer a one-of-a-kind experience from an exciting home port city for cruise travelers looking for efficient and world-class services before and after their cruise.  Current estimates indicate that the new Terminal is expected to generate 500,000 passengers in 2009 and over 1.7 million passengers in 2012.  Come join us as Kay Adams, Cruise Manger with the Port of Houston Authority, gives an overview of the new Terminal as well as how Houston area hotels can partner with Port to meet the demands of the additional cruise passengers. 

As Cruise Manager for the Port of Houston Authority, Ms. Kay Adams oversees the sales, marketing, and operations efforts of the Cruise Department.  Her duties include leading contract negotiations with cruise lines and cruise lines’ vendors, creating and executing marketing campaigns for the Bayport Cruise Complex and Cruise Terminals, and overseeing the port and marine operations when cruise ships are in port.

Location:

J. W. Marriott

5150 Westheimer at Sage

Houston, TX 77056

713-961-1500 (phone)

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

$35 HLAGH Members

$50 Non-Members

2007 - 2008 PKF Trends Report

John Keeling, Senior Vice President for PKF Consulting will present the Texas Hotel Trends Report 2007.  Mr. Keeling's report includes data by sector and projections for year end 2007 as well as 2008.  The information presented could be useful in substantiating your 2008-2009 projections.  

Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel

12400 Greenspoint Drive

Houston, TX 77060

281-875-2222

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

$35 HLAGH & HSMAI Members ~

THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY LUNCHEON

Impact of Tourism:  With a conservative estimate of 300,000 room nights per year attributed in Houston, Tourism is a strong force in the hospitality industry.  It currently has an economic impact in excess of $291 million to the Greater Houston economy.   Jorge Franz, Executive Director for Tourism with the Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau will review the current state of tourism in the City as well as the GHCVB’s future plans to increase the number of visitors to our City.  Julie Chase, Tourism Director with the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas will also discuss the impact of tourism and the increase in the marketing budget of nearly 27 million per year as well as the future direction of their advertising.

Crowne Plaza Brookhollow / Northwest

12801 Northwest Freeway (US 290)

Houston, TX 77040

713-462-9977

2006 - 2007 HLAGH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Scott Joslove , President and CEO of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association will join us to discuss legislation from the 2006 Texas Special Legislative Session and it’s impact on Texas tourism.      

John Binick, HLAGH Chairman, and Joan Johnson , HLAGH President, will review the 2006-2007 accomplishments as well as the proposed 2007-2008 HLAGH Board of Directors.

Omni Houston Galleria

Four Riverway

Houston, Texas 77056

713-871-8181

May 17, 2007

The Hotel ICON

2200 Main Street

Houston, TX 77002

713-224-ICON

Join us as our featured speaker will be Mr. Robert M. Eury.  For twenty-two years Robert M. Eury has served as President of Central Houston, Inc., a private, non-profit corporation, formed to lead the planning and implementation of the redevelopment of Houston’s central city area—principally downtown.  Mr. Eury is also the Executive Director of the Houston Downtown Management District, a special assessment district within downtown Houston.  Many of the developments he will talk about (such as the Pavilions) will have an impact on future convention and tourism business.

Renaissance Greenway Plaza

6 Greenway Plaza East

Houston, TX 77046

713-629-1200 (phone)

Second Annual HLAGH One-On-One Networking Event

Our monthly luncheon meeting has been designed as an exclusive opportunity for you to spend one-on-one time with the key decision-makers of Houston ’s leading hotels.  Join us for this exciting “Allied Member Showcase” where you will sit down face-to-face in timed, structured appointments with our hotel members.  You will have the chance to learn about their individual needs and discuss how your products and services can be of benefit to them.  When the whistle blows, you’ll move to the next table and start over with another potential client.  Bring plenty of business cards -- and be sure to schedule time the following week to follow-up on all the new leads you’ll gather at this event!

BlackHorse Golf Club

12205 Fry Road

Cypress, Texas 77433

10:00 am Registration Opens

11:00am Shot Gun Start / Four Man Scramble

Holiday Inn Near the Galleria

8:30am Registration & Networking

9:00am Meeting

Holiday Inn Astrodome at Reliant Center

8111 Kirby Drive

Houston, TX 77054

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

Are you looking for a new source of employees?  Want to make a difference in a young person’s life?  Internships offer that possibility!  Join us for a panel discussion with Mary Douglas with the Conrad N. Hilton College, Ezat Moradi with the Houston Community College, Joe O’Donnell with the Art Institute of Houston, and Rachel Sage with the Culinary Institute on the benefits of internships as well as the variety of programs available to hotels/motels and associated companies.

Doubletree Houston Downtown

400 Dallas Street

Houston, TX 77002

713-759-0202

Time:

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

6:00 Reception & Silent Auction

7:30pm Dinner & Program

Hilton at the University of Houston

4800 Calhoun Road

Houston, TX 77004

713-741-2447

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

J. W. Marriott Hotel 

5150 Westheimer

Houston TX 77056

713-961-1500

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

The Membership Luncheon will feature Larry Kellner, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer with Continental Airlines.  Mr. Kellner will address new developments with Continental Airlines and their potential impact on the City of Houston .  In light of the recent events affecting air travel, he will give his thoughts on the future of travel and the airline industry.

Monthly Membership Luncheon

PKF Trends Report

Marriott Westchase Hotel

2900 Briarpark Drive

Houston, TX 77042

713-978-7400

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

2006 - 2007 PKF Trends Report

John Keeling, Senior Vice President for PKF Consulting will present the Texas Hotel Trends Report 2006.  Mr. Keeling's report includes data by sector and projections for year end 2006 as well as 2007.  The information presented could be useful in substantiating your 2007-2008 projections.  

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

$45 Non HLAGH Members

For More Information, Please Contact 

Stephanie at 713-437-5230

The Four Seasons

1300 Lamar

Houston, TX 77010

713-650-1300

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY MEETING

2005 - 2006 HLAGH ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

The Honorable Bill White, Mayor of the City of Houston will be our keynote speaker and address the state of the City. 

Scott Joslove , President and CEO of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association will join us to discuss legislation from the 2006 Texas Special Legislative Session and it’s impact on Texas tourism.   

Louise Upshaw-McClenny, HLAGH Chairman, and Joan Johnson , HMAGH President, will review the 2005-2006 accomplishments as well as the proposed 2006-2007 HMAGH Board of Directors.

For More Information, Please Contact Stephanie at 713-437-5230

Energy Issues & Solutions Seminars

Sponsored by Tara Energy and Siemens

Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel

5353 Westheimer

Houston, TX 77056

713-961-9000

8:30am Registration 

9:00am - 12:00pm Program

For More Information, Please Contact 

Stephanie at 713-437-5230

Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel

3000 North Loop West

Houston, TX 77092

713-688-0100

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

Are You Concerned About the Avian Flu?

As of late, the media has been focusing on the potential impact of an avian flu pandemic.  Many in the hospitality industry have questions about the impact and how to prepare for such as event.  Join us as Bill Wheeler, Vice President - Preparedness, Police & Security Services of the Texas Medical Center discusses the preparations the TMC has taken for a potential avian flu.  A brief question and answer period will follow.

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Meeting & Luncheon

THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY MEETING

Our First Ever HLAGH One-On-One Networking Event

Our next monthly luncheon meeting has been designed as an exclusive opportunity for you to spend one-on-one time with the key decision-makers of Houston ’s leading hotels.  Join us for this exciting “Allied Member Showcase” where you will sit down face-to-face in timed, structured appointments with our hotel members.  You will have the chance to learn about their individual needs and discuss how your products and services can be of benefit to them.  When the whistle blows, you’ll move to the next table and start over with another potential client.  Bring plenty of business cards -- and be sure to schedule time the following week to follow-up on all the new leads you’ll gather at this event!

J.W. Marriott Hotel

5150 Westheimer

Houston, TX 77056

713-961-5000

8:00am Registration, Breakfast & Networking

8:30pm Meeting

Making the Most of Your HLAGH Investment

Come to this interactive panel discussion to discover how several HLAGH Allied Members have learned to make the most of their membership and consistently exceed the return on their investment.  Hear new ideas and share lessons-learned with industry colleagues who have successfully navigated the hotel purchasing process, on both a local and national level.  

Louise Upshaw-McClenny, Achievers International and 2005-2006 Chair, Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston will be the Moderator.  Our Pa nel will feature Joyce Brau, Republic Waste Services; Nelson Gumm, AJR & Associates; Jo Hart, J & S Audio Visual; Mary Jo Lawry, USA Today; Scott Martin, Scott Equipment; and Mark Petersen, AssetPros P2P.

10:00 am Registration Opens

11:00am Shot Gun Start / Four Man Scramble

Hilton Houston Hobby Airport

8181 Airport Boulevard

Houston, TX 77061

713-645-3000

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Luncheon & Program

Third Party Intermediaries

The use of Third Party Intermediaries also known as “Indirect Online Distribution Channels” has grown over the last several years, often competing with directly with hotels for bookings.  Please join as Sue Wyckes, Global Account Manager with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide; Rebecca Indarte, Regional Channel Director with Intercontinental Hotels Group; and John Padwick with Marriott International as they discuss how to effectively utilize as well as ways compete with online third party intermediaries. 

Wyndham Greesnpoint Hotel

12400 Greenspoint Drive

Houston, TX 77060

281-875-2222

11:30am Registration & Networking

12:00pm Luncheon & Program

ALEX BRENNAN-MARTIN

“The Simple Truth For Your Business”

Famed Restaurateur Alex Brennan-Martin, owner of Brennan’s of Houston , presents an engaging recounting of how he took his acclaimed restaurant team through the process of discovering the “Simple Truth” about their business, a process which subsequently became a best-selling business book.   Alex says, “Contrary to belief, hospitality is not about the hotel or food service business, rather it is the human connection that holds the service chain together, and what builds a successful business.” He explains that by discovering “The Simple Truth” of one’s business – the defining characteristic that sets it apart from others in its industry – the emotional connection your customer has with the brand – a foundation is created and a focus will exist for every action and decision made within the business.”

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Carmelo's Restaurant

14795 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77079

7:00am to 6:00pm Food Drive

6:00 pm Holiday Party