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.