Hospitality Minnesota's Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show (UP Show) Features Conference Sessions Geared to Thwart Tough Economy

The 2009 Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show will feature conference sessions geared to help the hospitality industry meet the challenge of today's economy. The show runs February 23-24, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

St. Paul, Minnesota (PRWEB) February 17, 2009 -- Attendees to the 2009 Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging Show (www.upshowonline.com) can choose from a resourceful lineup of professional conference speakers who will deliver smart, money-saving solutions to help hospitality businesses thrive in today's economic conditions.

The largest hospitality industry event to be held in Minnesota opens its doors on February. 23 and 24, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center and gets directly to the point with keynote speaker, Paul Maccabee of Maccabee Public Relations (www.maccabeegroup.com) who will discuss, "Turbocharging Your Marketing During a Time of Recession."

Turbocharging Your Marketing During a Time of Recession.

This year's show will combine money-saving business ideas and solutions; the latest in new products and service offerings, culinary demonstrations; a great social function, an entertainment stage and seminars of incalculable value

I'm very excited to bring such a talented group of speakers and exhibitors to the hospitality marketplace. This show will help the members of the Minnesota Restaurant, Lodging and Resort & Campground Associations, the show's sponsor, as well as nonmembers throughout the industry.

Using Internet Marketing to Increase Beverage Sales

Using Your Strengths and Gifts in the Restaurant Industry.

Lou Del Monte, President of TMA E-Marketing (www.tmaemarketing.com) whose topic, "Using Internet Marketing to Increase Beverage Sales", is key to attracting new business in today's tough economy. Lou combines years of marketing experience with today's new media technology to provide money making strategies for his clients.

Tuesday's keynote speaker, Joe Senser, of Senser's Sports Bar & Grill (www.sensers.com), will present, "Using Your Strengths and Gifts in the Restaurant Industry." Joe is also known for his outstanding play as a Minnesota Viking from 1980 - 1984. He understands the principles of hard work, dedication, competitiveness and team building.

Throughout the two-day event an impressive list of presenters will provide conference goers with practical, cost-savings business solutions. This is the 51st year of the Upper Midwest Foodservice & Lodging show. Doors are open from 10 am to 5 pm both days. A complete show schedule including registration information can be found at www.upshowonline.com.

Hospitality Minnesota is the management entity for the Minnesota Restaurant, Lodging and Resort & Campground Associations. The Associations represent 2,000 restaurants, hotels, motels, resort, campgrounds and their suppliers across Minnesota, providing lobbying, education and marketing support. The Associations and Hospitality Minnesota can be found at www.hospitalitymn.org.

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