Tuesday, March 13, 2012 ( 3:00 - 5:00 PM )

2012 HHC Attendees have the option to register for one of these great tours organized by our conference host: Visit Bloomington! Make sure to select which tour you want to go on when you fill out your registration form to ensure your spot!

Behind the Curtain: Behind the Scenes at IU Auditorium and IU Cinema
Presented by Doug Booher, Director, IU Auditorium
Tour focuses on behind the scenes aspects of running a major entertainment venue, booking world renowned touring shows and musicians.  Also provides insight as to how they work with members of the tourism industry to help sell tickets or create partnerships with restaurants, hotels, and other businesses throughout the community.

Follow the Limestone:  A Walking Tour of Indiana University
Presented by Brian Keith, Indiana Geological Survey
This tour was the outcome of a wonderful collaboration between the Indiana Geological Survey and Visit Bloomington that was unveiled in spring 2009.  Limestone is a major part of the history of the southern part of the state and serves as the primary building material for nearly all buildings throughout campus.   This tour highlights some of the most beautiful buildings on campus and really takes visitors on a trip throughout the history of the university.

Grant Street Inn:  Saved from Destruction by a Generous Gift from CFC, Inc. 
Presented by Paul Wagoner, Innkeeper, Grant Street Inn
Special presentation by Jim Murphy
Grant Street Inn, located on the edge of campus in the heart of downtown Bloomington, recently celebrated their 20th Anniversary at the corner of 7th and Grant Streets.  Its savior was none other than Cook Group founder and historic preservationist Bill Cook and his wife, Gayle.  This tour will tell the story of how Grant Street Inn came to be and provide a special presentation by Jim Murphy to tell story of the massive efforts of CFC to take historic structures throughout the state and transform them into major attractions and lodging facilities.

Behind the Scenes at the Indiana Memorial Union
Presented by: Thom Simmons, Associate Director, Indiana Memorial Union
and Damian Esposito, Executive Chef, Indiana Memorial Union
Simmons will provide a behind the scenes tour of the largest student union in the country, sharing tidbits and trivia on some of the unique items that call the IMU home. From the bowling alley and arcade to even a rifle range, this building has it all and you will get to see it from the eyes of an insider. The second half of the tour will take you with Esposito as he provides an interesting perspective on working with third party food provider, Sodexho, inside the two story kitchen at the Indiana Memorial Union. From drop and go food items to full blown catered meals, this operation keeps its commitments to all events and also helps provide food to all twelve eateries inside the 500k sq ft building