Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
| 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Arizona Media Marketplace & Lite Lunch at Royal Palms,
hosted by Arizona Office of Tourism |
| 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Travel Classics Registration |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Panel Discussion: “Package Journalism: Marco Polo and the Camcorder” Moderated by Bruce Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, Via; with Jacqueline Detwiler, Associate Editor, Hemispheres; and J.D.Rinne, Assistant Editor, Budget Travel |
| 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm | Cocktail Reception by Palmera Patio and Lounge |
| 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm | Welcome Dinner at Royal Palms, featuring
the cookery of Executive Chef Lee Hillson (Vernaderdo Lawn) |
| 8:30 pm - | Dessert, Introductions, and Keynote Address
Featuring John Lehrer, Editor-in-Chief, Westways |
Friday, October 29, 2010 |
| 7:30 am – 8:45 am | Continental Breakfast at Cervantes Lounge,
hosted by Royal Palms |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Panel Discussion: “Luxury Travel and the Recession” Moderated by Jeff Ficker, Managing Editor, The Ritz-Carlton Magazine and Arrive; with Jennifer Ryan, Associate Editor, Robb Report and Don Nichols, Editor-in-Chief, Private Clubs |
| 10:00 am – 10:20 am | Morning Break hosted by Montelucia Resort & Spa |
| 10:20 am - 11:20 am | Panel Discussion: “Covering Travel in the Information Age” Moderated by Anna Nordberg, Senior Travel Editor, Sunset; with John Lehrer, Editor–in-Chief, Westways; Neal McLennan, Editor, Western Living Magazine; and Jessica Daynor, Managing Editor, Draft Magazine |
| 11:45 am–1:00 pm | Lunch at Royal Palms, hosted by Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale, featuring the cookery of Executive Chef Mel Mecinas |
| Luncheon Door Prize presented by Las Vegas CVB |
| 1:15 pm- 4:15 pm | Editor/Writer Consultations
at Royal Palms (Montavista Courtyard) |
| 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Afternoon Break hosted by Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa |
| 5:45 pm – 9:30 pm | Offsite Dinner at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain
Featuring the cookery of Executive Chef Beau MacMillan'
Group will meet at South Gate at 5:45 for shuttle |
| 9:30 pm – 12:00 pm | Hospitality in Presidential Suite –
Dry snacks and beverages hosted by Royal Palms |
Saturday, October 30, 2010 |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am | Continental Breakfast at Cervantes Lounge,
hosted by Royal Palms |
| 7:30 am - 9:15 am | Editor Breakfast at Camelback Inn |
| Editors will meet at Royal Palms lobby at 7:30 for shuttle |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Panel Discussion: “Health and Beauty: Becoming an Expert” Moderated by Patti Verbanas, Lifestyle Editor, New Jersey Life; with Janet Lee, Deputy Editor, Shape; and Catherine DiBenedetto, Articles Editor, Oprah |
| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Morning Break hosted by Greater Phoenix CVB |
| 10:50 am -11:50 am | Panel Discussion: “Politics and Travel: Giving the French Back Their Fries” Moderated by Mark Orwoll, International Editor, Travel + Leisure; with Amy Alipio, Associate Editor, National Geographic Traveler; and Tom Foster, Creative Director, Jetsetter |
| 11:50 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch at Royal Palms, hosted by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, featuring the cookery of Executive Chef Patrick Turcot (Estrella Salon). Luncheon Door Prize presented by The Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa |
| 1:15 pm- 4:30 pm | Editor/Writer Consultations at Royal Palms |
| 1:30 pm- 4:00 pm | Afternoon Break hosted by Westin Kierland Resort & Spa |
| 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Offsite Dinner at the Hermosa Inn,
featuring the cookery of Chef Jeremy Pacheco |
| 5:30 pm | Group will depart from South Gate parking for dinner |
| 9:30 pm – 12:00 pm | Hospitality in Presidential Suite – Dry snacks and beverages, hosted by Royal Palms |
Sunday, October 31, 2010 |
| 7:00 am – 8:15 am | Continental Breakfast at Cervantes Lounge,
hosted by Royal Palms |
| 8:30 am – 9:15 am | Ad Hoc Discussion at Royal Palms: “What Every Editor Wants You to Know” Moderated by Jeff Ficker, Managing Editor, The Ritz-Carlton Magazine, with remaining editors and writers |
| 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Offsite Farewell Brunch at Arizona Biltmore |
| 10:30 am | Group will depart from South Gate parking for Farewell Brunch |
| 12:30 pm– | Post Conference Tours and Airport Departure |
Location Notes | Daily Continental Breakfast will be at Cervantes Lounge
Panel Discussions will be in the Palmera South |
| Morning Breaks will be in the Palmera Lounge
Lunches (Friday 10/29) at Vernadero Lawn
and (Saturday 10/30) at Estrella
Editor/Writer Consultations will be throughout
the Montavista Courtyard
Afternoon Breaks will be in the Montavista Courtyard |
