MBBA Annual Conference

InnSight 2024

This year’s conference and lodging will again be at the beautiful and historic Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, MI.  October 27-29, 2024

Join us as we come together to celebrate, make new friends, and explore vendor options.

A quote from the 2023 conference :

“I thank you (Donna), Byron, and the Board again for a wonderful experience these past two days! It was warm, thoughtful, thought-provoking, and innovative! I was very impressed and learned a lot!  I’m proud to be a part of MBBA! Michigan is one of those states that really “gets it” in every industry. B&B Hospitality is no less. Looking forward to more!”
 MBBA 2024 Annual Conference Invite and Infor Image
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Lodging at the Amway Grand Plaza

We have negotiated a great rate for our member innkeepers and valued vendors- $144 + 15% taxes, valid Friday-Wednesday (Oct 25th -Oct 29th) – special conference discount rate*
Free wireless internet in-room plus desktop workspace. Parking is $32 for self-parking and $35 for valet per night. (worth the extra $3).
Make Reservation at Amway (special rate link)
Register for the MBBA Annual Conference
Vendor at a conference table
Darci Bartlett, President of Interim Innkeepers Network & MBBA member-Spring Lighthouse

Showcase Schedule of Events

  • Sunday, October 27th -Vandenberg Room
    • 1-4 pm Vendor Registration and set-up
    • 5- 7 pm Marketplace Opening and Welcome (cash bar and entertainment)
  • Monday, October 28th – Governor’s Room
    • 8 -10am Innkeeper Registration & Vendor Time
    • 8-10am- Breakfast Buffet- North Concourse
    • 10 am – 12 noon- Hands-on Personalized Vendor Workshops
      • Innkeepers should bring their laptops and their questions to take advantage of our experts and vendors helping you.
        We have eleven tables, all with different topics for you to choose up to four-  ½ hour workshop sessions.
        To keep this personal and to encourage our innkeepers to sign up early, we are scheduling three innkeepers per session. ( Limited to three per table)
    • 12 noon-Enjoy your box lunch which will be in the North Concourse
    • 1 pm- President’s Welcome and Introduction to all our Vendors
    • 1:15 – MBBA Annual Meeting
    • 1:30-5 pm- Speakers –
    • 5- 7 pm Vendor Marketplace  -Vandenberg Room
    • 7:00 p.m. Dinner with Keynote Speakers- Under the Radar Guys -Governor’s  Room
  • Tuesday, October 29th – Morning Conference- Governor’s Room
    • 9 am- 12 noon – Speakers
    • Noon- Door prizes and Goodbyes

Innkeepers and Aspiring  

Register early- before September 12th

$245 first attendee, $195 for second and third attendees

After September 12th

$265 first attendee and $215 for the second and third attendees

Non-members +$50

Vendors

$299 first exhibitor, $199 for the second and third attendees each

For Hotel Accommodations:

Added Note: The MBBA Board of Directors reserves the right to approve/disapprove participating vendors.

Cancellation policy: You may cancel your registration with a full refund if a conflict arises by contacting the office two weeks before the event or by October 16th. After that date, no refunds are possible.

Thank You  to our Current Sponsors:

Fremont Insurance- Dinner Sponsor

Mandy Murry Hospitality Concierge- Lunch Sponsor

Steve Short-Frictionless Guest App- Breakfast Sponsor

Ahmad Tea- Tea

B&B Team- Name Tag Sponsor

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