“Was a good measure of where we stand in this area.  I got some good marketing ideas.”
James A. Simpson
Vice President, General Manager,
Richmond Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc., Richmond, MI

“Being a dealership in Canada the conference provided the platform to determine if the process I use in Canada is similar to that used by dealerships in the U.S. This conference confirmed the importance of staying abreast with the ever changing current trends in technology consumers are accessing and the best way to work with them.”
Marvin H. Otto
Manager of Internet Sales & Client Retention
Brennan Pontiac Buick GMC Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“Being relatively new to Internet sales as a dealership, the conference provided needed info and practices.”
Tim Morris
Assist. Sales Mgr.
Annie Rae Chevrolet, Dewitt, MI

“Gave me some good ideas on how to improve Internet sales.  Was also good to network.” Suzanne Workman
Internet Manager
Parks Motors, Augusta, KS

“The Internet in the auto industry is like an elephant. We really do not have a grasp of it and it keeps growing. With all the vendors and dealers that attend this conference we will be able to ride this ever evolving industry.”
Sal Scata
Internet Manager
Crowley Chevy/Hummer
West Hartford, CT

“It’s always great to be around all the experts, ISMs and vendors to keep up on everything and have time to talk about the biz.”
Chris Hanson
Internet Sales Director
David Thomas Auto Group
Plano, TX

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Hotel & Travel

click here to visit the Gaylord Palms™ website

Few other places can summon such an immediate response as the atrium of Gaylord Palms™ Resort & Convention Center. You’ll be awestruck by the resort’s signature glass dome, where the Florida experience is showcased in all its glory — from the history and old-world charm of St. Augustine to the colorful and festive island spirit of Key West, to the mysterious waters and cypress of the Everglades.

The negotiated rate is $189 per night. Please ask for room block for "Digital Dealer Conference" when making reservations.

Set in the style and grandeur of a turn-of-the-century Florida mansion, Gaylord Palms™ Resort & Convention Center offers:

• Four acres of themed experiences under glass, including innovative restaurants, fascinating shops and live entertainment.
• A top-notch guest experience, with all of the services and amenities you’d expect from a world-class resort hotel and convention center.
• State-of-the-art and expansive convention, meeting, and exhibition space, designed with the meeting planner in mind.
• The most prestigious spa in Central Florida, a leading-edge fitness and health facility, and a championship golf course at Falcon's Fire.
  

Contact Reservations
Phone: 407-586-2000
M-F 8am.-9pm ET;
Sat.-Sun.
8:30am-7:00pm
Fax: 407-586-2199

All rooms at the Gaylord Palms are now sold out except for Monday night, April 21.
Please contact The Caribe Royale All Suites Hotel at 800-823-8300
www.cariberoyale.com

Please ask for the "Digital Dealer Block" as we have negotiated rates for Queen and King Suites
of $169 per night and Deluxe King Suites at a rate of $189 per night.

Driving Directions (within Florida)

• Orlando International Airport
  417 South / Exit 3 Osceola Parkway West / Gaylord Palms on Left
  
• North Florida I-95 South (Jacksonville)
  I-95 South / I-4 West / Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East / Gaylord Palms on Right
  
• North Florida I-75 South (Tallahassee)
  I-75 South / Florida Turnpike South / I-4 West / Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East / Gaylord Palms on Right
  
• West Florida I-4 East (Tampa / St. Petersburg)
  I-4 East / Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East / Gaylord Palms on Right
  
• East Florida I-4 West (Daytona)
  I-4 West / Exit 65 Osceola Parkway East / Gaylord Palms on Right
  
• South Florida I-95 North (Ft. Lauderdale / Miami)
  I-95 North / Florida Turnpike North / Osceola Parkway West / Gaylord Palms on Left