Mystery on the AmericInn Express moves full steam ahead at the AmericInn Annual Convention April 23-25, 2006 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, Minnesota.
Each year, AmericInn International, LLC hosts a three-day convention for AmericInn owners, managers and potential owners. The 2006 AmericInn Annual Convention will provide a power-packed schedule of events and a dynamic lineup of expert industry speakers including keynote speakers: Peter Yesawich, Mark Scharenbroich and T. Scott Gross. The convention theme, Mystery on the AmericInn ‘Express’ is expected to empower franchise owners and managers to explore and solve the mystery of achieving greater success using countless tools available for a greater return on investment.
The franchise event will also include a trade exhibition hosted by AmericInn Supply and Design Services, featuring 150 vendor display booths and a wide array of industry products. Award recognition will be given Monday night at the awards dinner to honor selected individuals for their continued commitment and dedication to the AmericInn Lodging System. Attendees will enjoy the AmericInn Comedy Hour featuring Gabe Kaplan and his amazing ability to make audiences laugh. Afterwards, the celebration will continue with a social event at Grandma’s Sports Garden.
The first AmericInn convention was held in 1995 with 50 properties in attendance. Since then AmericInn International, LLC has hosted over 10 conventions with an average of over 500 owners, managers and investors in attendance each year. “We chose Duluth as the site of our 2006 convention because of its state of the art and nationally recognized meeting facility,” said Jim Bridger, Director of Franchise Services for AmericInn International, LLC. Attendance is expected to reach an all time high at the 2006 convention with representation from all franchise locations. “As the AmericInn franchise expands across the country, we look forward to the opportunity of hosting our annual event in extraordinary destinations across the nation,” adds Bridger.
