Cobblestone Hotels 2024 Conference
September 28th & 29th, 2024 Nashville, TN
About the Event
Browse and interact with partners from all different sectors of the Hospitality Industry. Enjoy live demonstrations, product samples, and relationship building opportunities with your current and future partners.
Where
611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203
TEL: (615) 255-8400
When
28 & 29 September 2024
Hotel Information
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Visit their website here
Check In: 4:00 pm | Check out: 11:00 am
Renaissance Nashville Hotel is a stylish haven in legendary Nashville, Tennessee, boasting modern and inspiring features. Our Music City hotel is in the heart of downtown, attached to Fifth + Broadway and steps from attractions such as Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium. Recharge in upscale hotel rooms and suites with plush bedding, expansive workstations and striking views of downtown Nashville. Upgrade your stay in a deluxe suite that boasts extra space or book a Club-level hotel room for Lounge access and perks such as complimentary breakfast. Organize a meeting or social gathering at our downtown Nashville hotel, with 50 venues and over 112,000 square feet of space. After an exhilarating day at Bridgestone Arena or visiting celebrated destinations in Nashville, delight your palate with handcrafted Southern fare at Little Fib, our signature restaurant. Designed to reflect the history and spirit of the city, our luxury hotel in downtown Nashville invites you to discover the difference.
The Pool will be closed during the Conference.
PARKING
Parking facilities are located directly across the street from the hotel. This parking garage is owned and operated by Central Parking, current parking fees (subject to change) are:
- Self-Parking: $20.00 per 24-hour period (charges collected upon exiting the garage)
- Valet Parking: $62.00 + taxes per day (unlimited in/out privileges)
RESERVATION INFO
TO MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CLICK HERE
Cancellation Policy is 72 hours prior to arrival
When the block is filled, it is full. We are unable to add any additional rooms to the block.
The hotel currently has very limited availability for dates leading up to and after the conference. If you are looking to extended your stay past our block dates, please contact the hotel directly to see if accommodations can be made.
RESERVATION CUT OFF
Please be advised the block cut-off date is on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. Any unused room/suite inventory will be released back to the hotel for resale by the end of the day.
Have A Look At The
Event Schedule
NOTE: Schedule is subject to change
Day 1
September 28, 2024
Attire: As a tribute to Music City, we encourage you to dress in Nashville themed business casual attire!
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration
>> Name badges will be required for all conference events, so stop by the registration desk during registration hours to get your conference materials!
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom Foyer
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
KEYNOTE: JIMMY YEARY
Today, in Nashville and Los Angeles, one of the most common calls in the music industry is from an artist's representative to Sony Publishing requesting availability on songs from Jimmy Yeary's catalog of music.
It's not surprising. Jimmy has written more than two-thousand songs, many of which have been featured on albums selling millions of copies--Grammy winners, gold and platinum awards among them. 14 of Jimmy's songs have been certified "Number 1" hits as singles by Billboard Magazine.
Facilitating growth while creating and maintaining significant relationships has become Jimmy's trademark as a communicator. Emotional awareness, a greater understanding of other people, and the shared experiences that build an effective team herald the genius of Jimmy Yeary.
GENERAL SESSION
Join us for the portion of our conference where we provide critical brand and development updates for our entire portfolio. We will discuss the performance of key brand directives, review the development progress for 2024, and share a brief overview of what we are hoping to achieve as a brand in 2025. We will end this session with a teaser of our awards ceremony, where we will announce award finalists and welcome them to the stage for recognition.
>> Welcome & Award Teaser
>> Brand Updates
>> Development Updates
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom 1 – 2
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BRAND BREAKOUTS
Two of our most seasoned brand regionals will be hosting a presentation on brand compliance, with highlights on customer care, quality assurance changes and areas of opportunity, and common trends they have noticed while completing onsite visits. This informative breakout will offer attendees an opportunity to hear directly from the brand what they look for when completing onsite quality assurance inspections and address common trends throughout hotel visits.
>> Brand Compliance
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom 3
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DEVELOPMENT BREAKOUTS
>> Why Invest in a Cobblestone Hotel Today?
In today’s economic climate with rising costs and interest rates, this session will tackle the reasons why now is the feasible time to develop a Cobblestone Hotel.
Renaissance: Sobro
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WELCOME RECEPTION
>> The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the evolving history and traditions of country music. Through exhibits, publications, and educational programs, the Museum teaches its diverse audiences about the enduring beauty and cultural importance of country music.
Join us for museum tours, cocktails, food, and music!
Tours: 6:00 – 8:00 PM ONLY
The Country Music Hall of fame is in walking distance of the Renaissance Hotel. No transportation is provided.
Country Music Hall of Fame
Day 2
September 29, 2024
7:00 am – 9:00 am
REGISTRATION
>> Name badges will be required for all conference events, so stop by the registration desk during registration hours to get your conference materials!
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom Foyer
7:00 am – 9:00 am
BREAKFAST
Renaissance: Wedgewood
9:00 am - 9:15 am
DOORS OPEN & WELCOME
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom 1 – 2
9:15 am -11:00 am
GENERAL SESSIONS
KEYNOTE: JEFF BUTLER
Jeff Butler is an author and workplace strategist who explores human behavior within the working world. His experience spans over 40 industries in 4 continents on how different cultures and employees interact with each other. He studies common threads of behavior in industries such as IT professionals, underground utility workers, police officers to clothing retail chains. In addition, Jeff has also worked with companies like Google, Amazon, John Deere and Coldwell Banker. As a researcher and practitioner, he also runs a consulting company and a tech company, TrinityFix where he is able to test his ideas in different workplace environments. His ideas have made it to TEDx twice, appeared in dozens of media outlets including two books on human behavior:- The Authentic Workplace and The Key To The New You . Currently, he lives in Dallas, Texas as an out of place Californian.
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom 1 – 2
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
LUNCHEON & PARTNER SHOWCASE
>> Browse and interact with partners from all different sectors of the Hospitality Industry. Enjoy live demonstrations, product samples, and relationship building opportunities with your current and future partners.
Renaissance: Germantown
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
AFTERNOON BRAND BREAKOUTS
>> Navigating Harassment Issues in Employment
Exhibiting sensitivity and cultivating a culture of safety in the workplace are of the utmost importance, and it can be difficult to understand how to navigate issues related to harassment if the situation arises. Cobblestone Hotels has brought in James Macy, a representative of the legal group vonBreisen to discuss best practices related to preventing uncomfortable workplace interactions and addressing them thoroughly, swiftly and correctly if they do occur. Join this breakout session to hear from a professional how to best navigate these harassment issues in the workplace.
>> Stayntouch: Partnership Next Steps
Over the past 4 months, Cobblestone as a brand was finally able to accomplish the long-term goal of partnering with a property management system that would help our brand continue to grow with the technological and practical changes that the future will bring. This session will focus on the future of the partnership with Stayntouch, and attendees will be able to hear directly from Stayntouch what their vision is for the future of their company and what this means for Cobblestone as a brand.
>> Winning the Talent War
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom 3
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
AFTERNOON DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS
>> Investor Panel: Why Did You Invest in a Cobblestone Hotel?
This panel will consist of Investors that have invested in Cobblestone Hotels both in their communities and other locations. They will share insights into their decision-making process that led to them choosing Cobblestone Hotels.
>> Community Banking
>> The True Turnkey Project
For years we have seen that the large national banks don’t seem to understand the business opportunities in small town USA This panel will discuss how important community banks are to development and business in rural America and how and why they operate differently.
Renaissance: Sobro
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Join us before the dinner and awards ceremony for a cocktail reception at Event Hub – Container Bar at Broadway Ballroom Foyer. We will host drinks and appetizers while all of our attendees enjoy the opportunity to network and socialize in the glamorous backdrop of the Container Bar.
Renaissance: Event Hub – Container Bar (Broadway Ballroom Foyer)
7:30 pm
DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY
This is the grand finale of our 2024 Conference, where we share a seated meal with all those who make Cobblestone Hotels possible and take the opportunity to publicly recognize those standout individuals and properties who showcase what it means to be a part of the Cobblestone Brand.
Renaissance: Grand Ballroom 1 - 2
Getting Here
Travel Information
PARKING
Parking facilities are located directly across the street from the hotel. This parking garage is owned and operated by Central Parking, current parking fees (subject to change) are:
- Self-Parking: $20.00 per 24-hour period (charges collected upon exiting the garage)
- Valet Parking: $62.00 + taxes per day (unlimited in/out privileges)
FLYING
Recommended Airport: BNA: Nashville International Airport
From Nashville International Airport there are several options for you to get from the airport to the hotel. All commercial operators pick up at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2. The available rental car companies have service counters located on Level 1 of the Main Terminal.
Visit here for additional transportation at the airport
CAR RENTAL
Rent with National or Enterprise Car Rental using the Cobblestone Hotels Code of XZ44440 to get special pricing (if available). Parking fees do apply at the hotel, please contact the hotel for more information.
Need to Know
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
SPECIAL MEALS
All food allergies must be noted in advance
IMPORTANT NOTE
Your official name badge is required for admittance to all conference sessions, functions and events. All attendees must be registered.
PRE ARRIVAL PACKET
We have prepared some information for you to help you better prepare for your arrival, which you will find in the below linked PDF
The conference fee includes Saturday & Sunday meetings, Welcome Reception and drinks; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday; all food and beverage breaks; and all sessions and materials.
The early registration discount will be available from May 1, 2024 and ends midnight on June 30, 2024.
You should make your reservations by August 27, 2024. Any reservations made after this date are subject to availability and prevailing rates.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing no later than 5pm CST August 30, 2024. All cancellations are subject to a $200 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds after August 30th, 2024. Please write us at info@cobblestoneconference.com
No, registration is available for the full conference only.
Yes, if your guest plans on attending the full conference, they will register with full access. If they are looking to participate in the welcome reception and final dinner only, please choose the social ticket registration.
Business casual.
Please select the sponsorship opportunities link on the home screen of the Conference Website or by visiting www.CobblestoneSponsors.com.
The conference schedule will be available by September 1, 2024; however, this is subject to change
Award categories include:
Employee of the Year
General Manager of the Year
Investor of the Year
Property of the Year
Top 10 Guest Experience Scores
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