CSCUSA 56TH ANNUAL MEETING
JUNE 6, 2019
JW Marriott in Cherry Creek
DENVER, CO
*CSCUSA Members and Invited Guests Only*
The Colorado Ski Country USA Annual Meeting is the premier conference for Colorado ski industry professionals. The Annual Meeting delivers news, education, tools, strategy and networking opportunities during a full day of programming.
On June 6, the 2019 Annual Meeting will bring together leaders in Colorado's ski industry, experts in related and relevant fields, and other affiliated business professionals. Programming will feature speakers, breakout sessions and open dialogue to inform and educate attendees about the future of Colorado's ski industry.
CSCUSA members and non-members are invited to join ski industry representatives as we review the 2018-19 ski season and look ahead to 2019-20 and beyond. Registration costs & information, guest speakers & event schedules, hotel & travel information and details about the Double Diamond Awards can be found throughout this website.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
More schedule details will be added as they become available.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5 |
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| 12 – 4 p.m. | CSCUSA BOARD MEETING* |
| 5:30 – 8 p.m. |
Happy Hour - Marg's Taco Bistro 200 Filmore St. Denver CO, 80206 |
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 |
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| 7:30 – 11 a.m. | Registration |
| 9 – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome from Colorado Ski Country |
| 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. |
GENERAL SESSION 1 The Empowered Consumer Robert Rose, The Content Advisory |
| 10:20 – 11:15 a.m. |
GENERAL SESSION 2 The Six Americas: Persuasive Climate Messaging for your Audiences Lynsy Smithson-Stanley, Yale Program for Climate Change Communication |
| 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. | Break |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
GENERAL SESSION 3 Air Travel, Carbon, and Sustainability. How one airline is taking on climate change and planning for the future. Aaron Stash, United Airlines |
| 12:15 – 12:30 p.m. | Board Nomination/Financial Update/Skier Visits |
| 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2 –3 p.m. |
CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 1: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing the Landscape of Tourism Marketing Dr. Urlike Gretzel, University of Southern California Research Insights on New Residents, Lapsed and Non-Core Participants and CSCUSA Programs David Kennedy & Matt Herndon, Principals, Corona Insights |
| 3 – 3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. |
CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Traffic and Parking Solutions Panel* Peggy Hiller, Arapahoe Basin (Moderator) Tony Janowiec, Interstate Parking Mike Timlin, Colorado Department of Transportation Lift Safety: Evolving Our Approach to Address New Realities* David Byrd, NSSA (Moderator) Katie Ertl, Aspen Snowmass Patrick O'Sullivan, Arapahoe Basin Tim Hendrickson, Mountain Guard |
| 5 –7 p.m. | Double Diamond Awards |
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 |
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| 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. | OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING* |
| 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. |
MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING* Community Relations Training Ground Floor Media |
*Resort employees only, please.
**As more details become available they will be added to this schedule of events**
THE COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA 56TH ANNUAL MEETING IS SPONSORED BY:
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