The 2008 Golf Industry Show is still months away, but the show and affiliated assoications' conferences are making plans. It's not too early to make arrangements to attend the show, which is Jan. 31-Feb. 2 in Orlando, Fla.
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The GIS show is designed to benefit every member of the golf course, club and facility management team. The show features more than 1,100 exhibitors covering more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The show floor is segmented by products and services into three distinct areas—clubhouse solutions, range and outdoor facility solutions, and golf course solutions. This user-friendly approach will save attendees time.
In addition, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, the National Golf Course Owners Association and the Club Managers Association of America will hold their annual conferences in conjunction with the show. Here's the latest information about each association's conferences and travel arrangements:
The GCSAA conference will be held Jan. 28-Feb. 2.
You Asked For It - You Got It!
Enhance your conference experience by building a session! We need your help to build a session for the 2008 GCSAA Education Conference. The session You Asked For It…You Got It! is returning in Orlando for 2008, and the GCSAA needs to hear from particpants to design a session that addresses the current issues and challenges they are facing this year.
Conference Highlights
The NGCOA Annual Conference, Jan. 29-Feb. 2, leads into the 2008 Golf Industry Show in Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center with three full days of educational and networking opportunities including:
- World-renowned, high energy speakers
- Pre-conference workshops focusing on key issues directly affecting day-to-day operation
- Multi-Course Owners Track led by Wolf Hengst, president of hotel operations for Four Seasons
- More than 25 educational sessions with topics ranging from growing rounds to regulatory compliance
- Networking opportunities at the Uplink Golf outing, held at Walt Disney Resort's Magnolia and Palm Courses
- POD Links, our own networking concept designed to link attendees with colleagues of similar interests
- The Golf Business Idea Fair, a competition guaranteed to fill your mind with great ideas to grow business
Register for the 81st World Conference on Club Management, Jan. 31-Feb. 5.
Make Hotel Reservations:
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort - Headquarters Hotel
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Suite Availability (Contact Michele Onofrio, CMAA Travel, for additional information.at (USA) 800-832-5165 or (Intl) 1-203-772-0470)
Online or download a PDF that can be mailed or faxed
Pre-Conference Workshops will be held Jan. 30 and 31.
Visit www.golfindustryshow.com for more information on the show or any of the associations.
The GCBAA Room block is available for January 27, 2008 Arrival through February 3, 2008 Departure. The Golf Industry Schedule of Events is located on the Golf Industry Show Website.
The GCBAA Housing Form is available on our website, click on 2008 Annual Meeting information to be directed to the information page. Download the Housing Form and send it via mail or fax to the Golf Industry Travel office; information and contact information located on the form. Do not send this form to the GCBAA office.
Any GCBAA member needing 5 rooms or more must have prior approval from the GCBAA Executive Office. Contact Paul Foley at the GCBAA for more information. (402) 476-4444.
Golf Industry Travel
One Call Does It All! Golf Industry Travel can help coordinate all your travel needs, including hotel, air and car rental. Golf Industry Travel consultants provide professional, personal assistance for your travel to Orlando, making it simple and convenient.
4 ways to make reservations
Online
Phone: (800) 442-7220 or (203) 772-0470 (International)
8:30 am - 5:30 pm EST, Monday - Friday
Fax: (800) 868-5506 or (203) 777-6961 (International)
Mail:
Golf Industry Travel
111 Water Street New Haven, CT 06511-5759
Remember that personal service is available 24/7 should an emergency occur—something that you can't get from other online services.
Make your hotel reservations early!
To secure your hotel of choice, you are encouraged to make your reservations early. Find the hotel that fits your budget and style. Reserve your room by Dec. 3, 2007, to guarantee the conference hotel rates!
Win tickets!
Everyone who purchases airline tickets through Golf Industry Travel will be entered into a drawing for two round-trip tickets for travel in the continental United States. The winner will be notified within two weeks after the 2008 GCSAA Educational Conference and Golf Industry Show.
