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Here is a preliminary itinerary highlighting the events of the convention. Please note that this is preliminary and is subject to change at any time.
REGISTRATION ENDS ON APRIL 23, 2008
ON SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL US$100 FEE
Tuesday, April 29:
- Champagne Tour of Vegas Hotel Properites
- Tickets are available for Mamma Mia! the Musical at Mandalay Bay Hotel
Wednesday, April 30:
Thursday, May 1:
- 9:00am - Breakfast w/ IGLTA Organizational Updates
- Las Vegas Mayor's Welcome
- Board Nominee Presentations
- 11:00am - Workshops (Moderators Listed in Italics)
- How to Access the Gay and Lesbian Market - Serge Gojkovich, Gay Consultants Inc.
- Internet Marketing - Matt Skallerud, Pink Banana Media
- Teaming Up with Gay & Lesbian Events - Bryan Herb, Zoom Vacations
- GayComfort Hotel Program - Ian Johnson, Out Now Consulting
- 12:30pm - Luncheon - PlanetOut Awards Ceremony
- 3:30pm - Women's Afternoon Reception - Come Celebrate the "L" in LGBT, Paris Las Vegas Hotel
- Nighttime Shows on the Strip
- KA at MGM Grand
- Mamma Mia! at Mandalay Bay
- Jubilee at Bally's
- Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas
- Optional Boys Pride Party in Conjunction with Las Vegas Pride
Friday, May 2:
- 9:00am - Breakfast
- 11:00am - Workshops (Moderators Listed in Italics)
- Marketing Strategies for Staying Competitive in the Gay & Lesbian Tourism Market - Jeff Guaracino, Philadelphia Greater Tourism Marketing
- Unique Destinations for Gay & Lesbian Travel - Cordey Lash, Wyndham Hotels
- L World - Why Lesbians May be your Best Customers - Hilary Rosen, OurChart
- Hotel / Bed & Breakfast Trends - Park Davis, Benchmark Inn
- New Board Elections
- 12:30pm - Lunch with Speaker Armistead Maupin
 Legendary author Armistead Maupin will be our keynote speaker for Friday's lunch. For more information, please visit www.armisteadmaupin.com. On Stage Interview will be conducted by Bob Witeck, Witeck-Combs Communications .
- 2:30pm - Media Trade Show, The Flamingo Hotel
- 6:30pm - Pre-Parade Reception at Plaza Hotel & Casino
- 8:00pm - Las Vegas Pride Parade
- Reception at Krave Following Parade
Saturday, May 3:
- 12:00pm - Public Trade Show at the Las Vegas Pride Festival
- Mass Commitment Ceremony Performed by Elvis at Pride Event - To Pre-Register Please Email Richard Brower
- 7:00pm - Tourism Toronto Cocktail Reception at The Flamingo
- 8:30pm - Final Night Vintage Vegas Gala Dinner at the Flamingo
- Optional Pride Ball After-Party in Conjunction with Las Vegas Pride
Sunday, May 4:
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