NAWP has secured a fantastic rates starting at $109 for this conference.

The 2011 NAWP Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful Naples Beach Hotel overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.  NAWP has secured a fantastic rates starting at $109 for this conference. (rate also available for two days before and after the conference)

DEADLINE FOR THIS FABULOUS GROUP RATE IS AUGUST 24!!  Don't delay!!

To book your room, you may go to the Naples Beach Hotel website and use code nawp2011 under groups to receive the discounted rate.  OR you may go directly to the following link:

http://www.naplesbeachhotel.com/groupevents/wed.tpl?sku=20110302081246  

ABOUT The Naples Beach Hotel:

Traditional hospitality. Naturally Florida.

Set on 125 lush acres, complimented by seven miles of white-sandy beaches, guests enjoy 317 newly renovated, non-smoking guest rooms and suites, each with a patio or balcony and a resort view or Gulf of Mexico view. Resort guests benefit from complimentary self and valet parking and complimentary fitness center admission.

From their 18-hole golf course (no shuttle required); to their spa, salon and fitness center; to the Mary C. Watkins Tennis Center; the new beachfront pool complex featuring Poolside, an open-air bar and grille; and of course beautiful Naples beach, there is something for everyone to enjoy right on property. In addition, the resort offers four retail stores, recreation department, complimentary Kids Klub, and visit the concierge to assist with local tours and attractions.

Naples’ only beachfront dining, HB’s on the Gulf, offers a continental cuisine featuring regional seafood selections. The Everglades welcomes guests for morning breakfast via an a la carte menu or buffet option with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico. The Seminole Store is their specialty general store offering indoor/outdoor seating for everything from specialty coffees and pastries by morning and sandwiches, pizza, or salads throughout the day and evening and complimented by a large selection of snacks and sundries. Enjoy light fare and bar favorites at the Sunset Bar and Poolside.

The Paradise Coast is home to fantastic shopping, museums, galleries, nature preserves, marinas, performing arts and dining of all cuisines. Downtown Naples (5th Avenue and 3rd Street) as well as Tin City are all located just minutes from the resort, offering dining, shopping and features special festivals and entertainment throughout the year.

All meetings and events on Monday and Tuesday of the Conference will be held right on property.

Naples Beach Hotel - www.naplesbeachhotel.com



Clint Wiley's None Other

This year's featured entertainment is Clint Wiley's None Other.

None Other has toured the U.S., from Alaska to New England and Hawaii to the Caribbean. None Other has five singers and plays completely live, using no pre-recorded or ‘enhanced’ tracks, to guarantee a seamless flow & personal touch all night long.

The band’s repertoire sets them apart from others as they cover songs by many of today’s hottest artists, while not forgetting past hits that everyone loves.

Pop, Rock, Motown, Hip/Hop, 80s, New Wave, Disco…They all happily co-exist on stage with None Other.

Check out this video!

None Other: Full Length Feature from Rob Epple on Vimeo.

For more information visit their website, HERE

This year they are our entertainment for the Conference and we couldn't be more thrilled. Yet another great reason that you should be attending this September!

Register by July 29th and receive the early Bird Rate and don't forget about the special discounted hotel rate for all of our attendees at The Naples Beach Hotel!

Featured Speaker~ Sonny Ganguly

Sonny leads WeddingWire's marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and business development. Prior to joining WeddingWire, Sonny was in a management program at Wal-Mart where he led marketing, sales, and retail strategy development. Sonny has also spent four years at Kraft Foods where he managed numerous consumer brands, including JELL-O. During his tenure, his brands' reached record volume, revenue, and profitability levels. Sonny has structured partnerships with companies such as NBC, MTV, Condé Nast (Modern Bride and Brides magazines), Mattel, Universal, Dole, Reynolds, Costco, and Safeway.

With his impressive educational background, including, The University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Business School, he continues to take over the wedding marketing world.

Check out this video of Sonny giving advice about how to make your website work to your beneift.

See Sonny in September at this year's Conference! Visit our website for more speaker information and register now!

www.nawpconnect.com

Our Beach Bag O' Fun Registration Winner is . . . {and your chance to win!}

We have a winner!

Joshua Pankhurst of Diamond Head Beach Resort and Spa won our first Beach Bag O' Fun! Congrats! 

Register for the NAWP Conference this week for your chance to win!

Win a Beach Bag full of Fun!

For the next eight weeks, we'll be giving away a beach bag to one lucky conference registrant filled with fun! Register by Monday, June 20th for a chance to win:

• Social Media Marketing DVD with Andy Ebon

• 2 Naples Zoo Tickets

• 2 Tickets for Cruise Naples

• 2 VIP Tickets to Blue Martini

To enter to win, register for the conference by June 20th. Sponsors receive 2 entries! While you're there, book your hotel by next Monday and receive another chance to win. We'll announce our winner in our weekly update next Tuesday! Good Luck!!!!

Special Thanks to our Registration Promo Sponsors:

 

Registration for NAWP Connect is open! 

The 2011 Annual Conference of the National Association of Wedding Professionals is scheduled for September 25 - 27 at the Naples Beach Hotel.  And we have an amazing line-up of speakers to help you with your wedding business.  Each week, we'll be sending out a newsletter with updates about the conference, registration promotions and profiles of our speakers.

www.nawpconnect.com

Naples Beach Hotel Presents Summer Jazz 2011

Summer Jazz

What is Summer Jazz all about?

It is a free concert happening on Saturday evening every month from June through September.

This year, SummerJazz entertainment includes Pocket Change, playing Motown, Philly Soul, Blues, Reggae and Classic Rock from the 60s-90s; Late Night Brass, a 10-piece band that crosses a variety of Jazz styles; Monique and NuVibe, an 8-piece band that plays R&B, Soul, Swing and Contemporary Standards; and Blue Dice, a 9-piece band known for its soulful, hard-hitting Funk, Blues and Jazz.

Saturday, June 25th.........................Pocket Change
Saturday, July 23rd..........................Late Night Brass
Saturday, August 27th.....................Monique and NuVibe
Saturday, September 24th...............Blue Dice

Why should I attend?

First of all it's FREE!!! 

Blue Dice

Blue Dice will be preforming Saturday September 24th at the Naples Beach Hotel during Summer Jazz. Come here this fantastic band. They have been a crowd favorite and are returning to Naples this summer!

To read more about Summer Jazz, see a full review of last year's event HERE.

Don't miss this event at the Naples Beach Hotel!

 For more information about the band visit their website: www.bluedice.com

Enjoy a free concert at the Naples Beach Hotel with a discounted room rate of $109. For more information about receiving the discounted room rate click HERE. 

 Take advantage of this great event and sneak peak of Naples the day before the conference. Enjoy great music, food and The Naples Beach Hotel at a great discounted rate for conference attendees.