Travel Pros to hear speaker at Marriott

The Buffalo Niagara Travel Professionals will hold its February 2012 meeting at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 4243 Genesee St., Cheektowaga. The guest speaker is Ann Meskill, who brings more than 30 years of travel and hospitality industry experience to her current position where she primarily focuses on strategic initiatives for client global hotel programs. Meskill will discuss best practices in promoting and developing travel knowledge. The event will include networking and a sit-down dinner. The cost is $25 for BNTP members and $30 for guests. RSVP by email to Krista Tortorice at ktor torice@moog.com.

Sales veteran to share best tips at Millennium

The Buffalo Niagara Sales and Marketing Executives will host a luncheon seminar at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Millennium Hotel, 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga. Sales veteran Tony Blasting will share his top sales tips and techniques. The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $15 for members and students. Register online at www.bnsme.org or call 662-2279.

BNI Visitors Day to host sales, service pros

BNI Signature will host a special Visitors Day for printers and office equipment sales and service professionals from 6:45 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Realty USA Office, 6000 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville. BNI is a business referral organization that strives to provide the community with resources from all industries. Its mission is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional "word-of-mouth" program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. For more information on Visitors Day, call Jarrett Pace at 361-6869, or visit www.face book.com/BNI.Signature.