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What innkeepers, exhibitors and speakers are saying about the InnSpire Conference

“I've been coming to the CABBI conferences for years and everytime I always learn something new," said Rick Anderson of Casa Tropicana Beachfront Inn in San Clemente, California. "This year, in tough economic times, I've been able to learn what industry experts and other innkeepers are doing to sustain their businesses."

"InnSpire is a great opportunity to make friends and get good ideas," said Colorado Innkeeper and first-time InnSpire attendee Gary Mansfield. "And I'll be back next year!"

"I thought the InnSpire Conference was outstanding," said Scott Sharrow of Arden Hills Resort Club & Spa in Sacramento. "I really enjoyed all of the content. There were a lot of professional speakers. My favorite workshop was the one on Google Analytics. The speaker [Vikram Singh] was very indepth and knowledgeable. He is an outstanding resource. Being able to read his blog and send in questions, it just opens the line of communication between the expert and the innkeeper."

"InnSpire is an understatement," said Bruce Abney, owner of El Morocco Inn & Spa in Desert Hot Springs, California and first-time InnSpire attendee. "The keynote was invigorating! The best thing is the other innkeepers I met and knowing that I'm not alone. Our success as an industry is based on each other and our ability to gleam new inspiration and enthusiasm through attending an event like InnSpire."

"I like the spirit of networking that InnSpire provides," said Richard Murphy, owner of the Jenner Inn & Cottages and longtime InnSpire attendee. "I always pick up a little pearl of wisdom from the workshops and from talking to people at other properties."

"I love coming to InnSpire every year!" said Mark Carter, owner of Carter House Inns. "I've been coming to InnSpire every year since the beginning of the conference. Every year, I bring something back that more than pays for my conference registration."

"I thought the keynote speaker - Karen McCullough - was incredibly fun and informative," said Brigitte Guehr of Mirabelle Inn & Meadowlark Inn in Solvang, California. "She spoke about branding, which is extremely valuable information for all innkeepers. It was very, very inspiring!"

"InnSpire is the best conference in the industry," said Vice President of AutoClerk Ed Bear. "The educational seminars are fantastic. The conference puts exhibitors in touch with the decision makers at the inns as well as those looking to get into the business."

"I'll be back next year," said exhibitor Bob the Printer. "Even if I have to hitch hike to Napa."

"As a speaker, InnSpire is an opportunity to speak to a cozy, good group of active people," said Vikram Singh, CEO of eVision Worldwide.

"I've been coming to InnSpire for 10 years," said exhibitor and speaker Scott Crumpton of White Stone Marketing. "CABBI is a fantastic organization and I have really enjoyed being able to teach the innkeepers the latest in search engine marketing. It's wonderful to share valuable information with them as a speaker. As an exhibitor, it's not like other shows. This is a warm and friendly group. It's a great social event, but it's also great for business and for sales. This is where California innkeepers shop and they come ready to buy. This is just a fantastic conference and it has been every year that I've been here. And I'll be back next year!"