2023 Jul-Aug RETA Breeze

BEWARE OF HOTEL POACHERS

The Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville is the ONLY contracted hotel for the 2023 RETA National Conference. Room poaching is a practice carried out by third-party companies that act as travel agencies. These poachers may inform you that the hotel room block is sold out or offer a discounted rate. They may even state they represent RETA or use the RETA Logo in their emails. This is not true. We have been made aware of solicita tions to the 2023 RETA National Conference from convention housing bureaus offering reduced hotel rates. These housing companies are known as Hotel Poachers or Hotel Pirates. They are NOT affiliated with the 2023 RETA National Conference or the Hyatt Regency Riverfront Jacksonville. How hotel poachers book rooms and attempt to get your money: Most poaching agencies do not have a contract with any hotels for room blocks they will contact a housing wholesaler, such as Expedia, Priceline, etc. to see if rooms are available that they can mark up to resell to unsus pecting guests. Typically, want your money upfront, paid in full. DON’T BE MISLED! ** There are NO 3rd party housing companies authorized to represent RETA or the Hyatt Regency River front Jacksonville.

#3 MEET INDUSTRY EXPERTS & INFLUENCERS You will meet and listen to numerous experts and influencers within the RETA Family. Building a relationship with these individuals can be incredibly beneficial to your learning and connection. Ask ques tions and receive advice from the best of the best experts in the field. #4 SPEAK OUT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS The RETA Conference is the perfect platform to speak publicly about your own business or the business you work for. Refining skills, generate interest, all while building your brand and expanding your reputation while in the exhibit hall and networking events. #5 HAVE FUN & TRAVEL! Come eat delicious food, visit a new area, socialize, learn and laugh with like-minded people… like you! Like I said, attending RETA 2023 will not only provide you with an abundance of educational opportunities about diverse and changing aspects of the industry, develop your knowledge while earning PDH, and expand your professional and personal network, you will get your ques tions answered by refrigeration experts, build company branding, have fun along- side hundreds of likeminded people within the Industrial Refrigeration Industry that are worth knowing.

RETA takes networking to the next level. Arrive early to take part in pre-conference activities beginning on Monday, November 13th with our TopGolf Networking Lunch and the Monday Night Out Event at the Autobahn Indoor Raceway. During the conference, plan to network at our two Exhibit Hall Receptions, Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Game, RETA After Hours Lounge, and Sip n Dip. Curious about RETA Chapters, or Women In Natural Refrigera tion (WiNR)? Join our Chapter Leaders Reception and WiNR Networking Happy Hour. And don’t forget to download our mobile conference app to connect with other attendees and exhibitors, access the schedule and floorplans. #2 EARN PDH CREDITS, EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS The best thing about attending the RETA National Conference is the abundance of knowledge offered, making it easy to earn PDH credits. Look for: • Workshops • Specialty Exhibit Hall Sessions • Hands-On Sessions • Technical Topics • Hot Point Sessions • Review Courses

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