PA Tourism Summit

PA Tourism Summit

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Hilton Harrisburg
1 N 2nd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Join us for the Pennsylvania Tourism Summit, October 19 - 21, at the Hilton Harrisburg. This  event will bring together all sectors of Pennsylvania's travel and tourism industry for two days of insightful and meaningful content and networking. 

Schedule & Speakers 
Stay tuned for announcements on event speakers. In the meantime, the general event framework is ready so you can block time for session topics of interest.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
3-5 p.m.   DMO Council Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20
8-8:45 a.m.    Networking Breakfast in the Tradeshow Marketplace
9-10 a.m.     Welcome & Industry Report
10-11:15 a.m.    Breakout Sessions
     Breakout #1: Customer Service & Marketing, presented by Sara Benoit
     Breakout #2: Working with Influencers, Bloggers & Travel Writers
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.    Breakout Sessions
     Breakout #1: Google, presented by Miles Partnership
     Breakout #2: Brochure Dos & Don'ts
12:45-1:45 p.m.    Networking Lunch 
2-3 p.m.    Breakout Sessions 
     Breakout #1: Navigating Cultural Change, presented by Sara Benoit
     Breakout #2: Leaning on Your Neighbor, presented by Madden Media
3:30-4:30 p.m.   General Session: Travel & Data forecasts, presented by Adam Sacks

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21
8-9 a.m.    Breakfast &  Tradeshow Marketplace opens
9-10 a.m.     Keynote on Unconscious Bias, Diversity & Inclusion
10:45-11:45 a.m.    General Session: Kiss Your Customers, presented by Andy Masters
12:30-1:30 p.m.    Lunch &  PA Tourism Office Update
1:45-3:45 p.m.    Tourism Partnership Meeting
1:45-3:45 p.m.   PR Council Meeting

Accommodations 
The conference hotel is the Hilton Harrisburg, 1 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA  17101, and we have secured a special conference rate of $142/night plus tax.  This special rate is available each night of the conference as well as 3 days before and 3 days after should you like to extend your stay.  Book online at Pa Tourism Summit Direct Booking.  The code SUMMIT may be required to complete your booking and secure our special rate.  Contact Heidi Howard at hhoward@prla.org if you have any questions or issues booking your room.

Sponsorships
Sponsorship packages are available for the Tourism Summit. Please contact Heidi Howard at hhoward@prla.org for more information. 

Sponsors

UnitedHealthcare
Premier Sponsor
UnitedHealthcare
Arrivalist
Wednesday Dinner Sponsor
Arrivalist
Miles Partnership
Thursday Lunch Sponsor
Miles Partnership
Fox Rothschild LLP
Lanyard Sponsor
Fox Rothschild LLP
MediaOne
Session Sponsor
MediaOne
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