Registration now open for the 2021 Nebraska Tourism Conference
PRESS RELEASE
FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Press Contact: Erin Lenz at 402-326-9941, or [email protected]
Conference Contact: Callie Austad at 402-432-1152 or [email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LINCOLN, Neb. (August 31, 2021) - Registration is now open for the annual Nebraska Tourism Conference on October 19-21, 2021 in Grand Island.
“The tourism industry has been put through a lot over the last year and a half and we’re looking forward to coming together and learning new ways to adapt and continue to bring visitors to the state of Nebraska,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism Commission executive director.
This year’s conference combines the annual Nebraska Tourism Conference with the Agritourism and Adventure Travel Workshop that typically takes place in February. The conference will incorporate the workshop’s behind-the-scenes bus tours of successful tourism businesses as well as the popular Taste & Feel of Nebraska event where attendees can sample local food, beer and wine.
The keynote speakers this year are Jason Kotecki and Greg DeShields. For over 15 years, to over 750 organizations, Jason has offered real-world strategies and practical ideas to help individuals realize Adultitis-free lives, helping them beat burnout and become more innovative by breaking rules that don’t exist. Greg is the Executive Director at Tourism Diversity Matters and is a qualified Tourism/Hospitality and Academic Professional Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) proficient in developing and implementing plans, strategies, and initiatives specifically designed to raise destinations’ images for diverse, multicultural travel.
Conference sessions cover a variety of topics including marketing tactics, travel trends, grant opportunities, diversity, equity and inclusion, event planning, regional collaboration and more. Attendees will also have a chance to network with other tourism industry professionals and sponsors during networking breaks.
The Nebraska Tourism Commission continues to monitor the rapidly evolving nature of COVID-19 and can change conference plans if necessary. Keep watch on the conference webpage for any updates.
Individual registration forms and payment must be received by Friday, October 15. If you are planning to participate in the bus tours on Tuesday, October 19, please register by Friday, October 1 to guarantee space availability.
Hotel reservations can be made at the Ramada by Wyndham Midtown Grand Island. Request the Nebraska Tourism Conference Room Block by Saturday, September 18 in order to receive the room block rate.
More information about the 2021 Nebraska Tourism Conference, registration and a full schedule can be found at: https://visitnebraska.com/industry-events/2021-nebraska-tourism-conference-0
For more information about travel, events and unique destinations in Nebraska, order your free travel guide today at VisitNebraska.com. Then stay connected with Nebraska Tourism on our Visit Nebraska Facebook page, on Twitter, on Pinterest, on Instagram and on YouTube.
The mission of the Nebraska Tourism Commission is to expand Nebraska’s dynamic and diverse travel industry making it more viable by creating awareness, attracting increased visitors which results in greater tourism revenue and economic gain throughout the state. To learn more, go to VisitNebraska.com.
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