5 days, 4 nights in Vegas. I’m still recovering, lol. And yes, I am super late and behind on my blogs. I was going to have this one be combined with Boston Andover but I think they get their own blogs. Totally different experiences. I had not been to Vegas for over 29 years and my husband has never been. So I was thrilled to go to the Aimbridge Hospitality Conference and then we stayed an extra 2 nights for some leisure time. Our work and life balance collides with both of us working for Aimbridge but we really work at keeping it separate as much as possible.
Aimbridge Summit Live had amazing speakers, events and chances to reconnect with people we haven’t seen face to face in quite awhile. Our conference was at the Aria Resort and Casino which is gorgeous and huge. We all got our steps in walking to the opening sessions, breakouts and evening activities. The best part for me was the event at Allegiant Stadium where we could see the locker rooms, VIP areas and enjoy hanging out on the field. The food and beverage was incredible and in general, it felt good to be appreciated. In hotels, we work so hard to take care of our guests and it’s wonderful to get that experience back a little.
We stayed an extra night or two at Aria, after all I had to take in the pool and revisit my inaugural hotel in Vegas, the Bellagio. Special mention to Baguettes Steakhouse and Bar where we experienced the Peppered Duck and Goat Cheese Terrine. A hotel conference can do a lot of things – do it right. Let the guest speakers inspire you, let the location grow your creativity and let the training grow you.
Hospitality is not for everyone, but if you go there, learn to serve. It is the best way to appreciate service. You cannot appreciate what you have not learned.
Travel well and learn,
Jill
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