International Swingers Day: August 8-12, 2012 - Review by Angye Fox
Caliente Caribe in the Dominican Republic was the host resort for the International Swingers Day Convention August 8-12, 2012. The official International Swingers Day was Saturday, August 11 but don’t expect Hallmark to come out with a Swingers Day card anytime soon. This is a special holiday for those in the lifestyle.
This was a who’s who of the lifestyle industry ranging from swing club owners to swinger websites to adult travel agencies. Organized by Mari Negron-Lotito and Brian & Olga Depenbrock from SwingLifeStyle, the ISD convention attracted 148 business owners from throughout the United States.
Gary Booth and Angye Fox from Dream Pleasure Tours arrive at ISD 2012.
“International Swingers Day began as a way to celebrate the lifestyle and for like-minded business owners to share their ideas,” explains Brian Depenbrock. “We expect the convention to grow year after year. In 2013, we have taken over 1,000 rooms at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas for our biggest and most ambitious convention yet. We are calling it Vegas Exchange August 7-11, 2013 www.VegasExchange.com.”
ISD 2012 Convention attendees participated in a variety of seminars including:
The Golden Age of Swinging--Legacies to Base Success Upon presented Robert McGinley, PhD- President, The Lifestyle Organization
Lifestyle Groups & Law Enforcement presented by Leigha Fleming, President of National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF)
How to Get Found Online presented by Brian Depenbrock, SwingLifeStyle
How Club Owners Can Increase Profits With Little Effort presented by Joe Giantonio, Topless Travel
Marketing & Sales Ethics presented by Bob Hannaford, French Connection Events
Protecting Your Business and Guests presented by Dale Montpelier, Montpelier Law Group
Swinging 101 presented by Angye Fox & Gary Booth from Dream Pleasure Tours
Romancing the Newbies presented by Little Allen, GM Trapeze Fort Lauderdale
The Ins and Outs of Operating a Swingers Club presented by Al Woods, The Social Club
A Lifestyle Business is Like Any Other presented by Scott Streit, The Velvet Curtain
Protecting Yourself Legally presented by Leigha Fleming, President of the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom
Using Social Media to Monetize Your Business presented by Angye Fox from Dream Pleasure Tours
BDSM 101 presented by Leigha Fleming, NCSF
Lifestyle Groups/Events and Zoning Issues presented by Leigha Fleming, NCSF
How Cruising Can Help Grow Your Business presented by Wayne Kraushar, Couples Cruise
Broadcasting live from the convention was the FoXXXy Forum Lifestyle Talk Show with host Angye Fox. The FoXXXy Forum guests included Brian and Tangerine from the Swing Train, Dr. Robert McGinley, the founding “grandfather” of the swing lifestyle, and Steven Dorsey, COO of Caliente Resorts.
Mark Maze and the Dominatrix of Ditties, comedian Traci Kanaan provided nightly entertainment. In addition, the last evening featured a carnaval performance with fire breathers, incredible costumes and pageantry.
Nightly themes set the mood. Wednesday evening kicked it off with an Island Luau & Beach Party sponsored by Trapeze. Thursday was the elegant White Party sponsored by Tangerine’s Dream. Friday was Pirates of Caribe sponsored by SwingLifestyle and Saturday night was Carnval sponsored by Vegas Exchange 2013. Club Colette, the on-premise swing club at Caliente Caribe, was high-energy with a DJ, pole dancing, hot tub under the stars and a sexually charged environment.
Caliente Caribe in the DR
“Caliente Caribe provided a breathtaking backdrop for this year’s International Swingers Day, “ says Angye Fox, Dream Pleasure Tours Marketing Director, “This was a brain trust of lifestyle industry leaders comparing notes and exchanging ideas to help all of our businesses grow. See you in Vegas next year!”
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