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Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism 2024

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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9:00 AM (EDT)
to Friday, September 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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The annual Tennessee Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (Gov Con), produced by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association (TNHTA) in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development brings together representatives of the state's travel and tourism industry, including attractions, hoteliers, restaurateurs, destination management/marketing organizations, tour operators, educational institutions offering tourism/hospitality programs, tourism-related government agencies, and suppliers of goods and services of the tourism industry.
 

Full attendee registration includes admission to all general and breakout sessions, meal functions/refreshment breaks, opening night evening reception at the Hunter Museum of Art, trade show, and the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner. There are also sponsorship opportunities available.   

Attendee Registration and refund policies: All who attend the conference must be registered and paid in full prior to their entry into the event. If an attendee must cancel on or before August 31, a refund will be issued to the original form of payment. We regret that refunds cannot be made after August 31; however, substitutions are allowed within the same organization.
Credits Price
Member Registration
Registration Ended 9/12/24 at 11:59 PM EST
$475.00
Not Yet Member Registration
Registration Ended 9/12/24 at 11:59 PM EST
$525.00
Student Registartion
Registration Ended 9/12/24 at 12:00 AM EST
$225.00
Credits Price
Chattanooga Choo Choo Sponsor
$20,000.00
Walnut Street Bridge Sponsor: Thursday Breakfast
$7,500.00
Walnut Street Bridge Sponsor: Silent Auction
$7,500.00
Walnut Street Bridge Sponsor: Photo Booth
$7,500.00
Member Tri-Star Exhibitor Sponsor
$2,000.00
Not Yet Member Tri-Star Exhibitor Sponsor
$2,500.00

SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW SOLD OUT

Full Exhibitor Information here!

To secure your room at The Chattanoogan, please call the hotel directly at (423) 756-3400.  Provide the front desk the arrival date and group name -  9.24.24 TN Governors Conference or group code- GTNGC. OR book through the link https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=CHABSQQ&groupCode=GTNGC&arrivaldate=2024-09-24&departuredate=2024-09-27&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

To secure your room at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, please call the hotel directly at (423) 456-0002 and reference M-QC95F8A and Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism. OR follow this link Book your group rate for TNHTA Governors Conference.

The Read House 

The Read House Hotel in Downtown Chattanooga. http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4474953&hotelID=97530

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development offers scholarships for industry partners to attend the Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism. Please click HERE for grant overview and application.
Traveling to Chattanooga is a no-brainer. The Scenic City's central location in the Southeast has multiple major interstate systems intersecting the city and an airport offering direct and 1- stop flights to a variety of destinations. Once you're here, Chattanooga has an incredibly walkable downtown boasting one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the country connecting the Northshore to the Southside as well as a 23+ miles riverwalk. And unique ways to get around town like a citywide bikeshare program and free shuttles? Yeah, we've got those too!  This link will tell you more about getting to and around Chattanooga.
 
Getting Around Downtown:  CARTA – the Free Electric Shuttle  [Marriott (11th street)  | Chattanoogan Hotel (1 block away, Market Street)]
Once you’re in Downtown Chattanooga, getting around during your free time is convenient.  Chattanooga has an incredibly walkable Downtown and offers many free and unique ways to get around the city.  The CARTA Downtown Electric Shuttle is the easiest way to get around downtown, and it’s free!  The shuttle covers all of Downtown and connects you to the St. Elmo area and across the river to Northshore.
 
The CARTA Downtown Shuttle is operating:
Downtown Shuttle  (Click for Route Map) 
  • Monday – Friday: 6:30am – 11:00pm
  • Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 11:00pm
  • Sunday 9:30am until 8:30pm
 
North Shore Shuttle  (Click for Route Map) – Guests will need to take the main shuttle heading North towards the Tennessee Aquarium, and get on a second shuttle that crosses the Tennessee River to the North Shore area.
  • Monday – Friday: 6:50am – 6:10pm
  • Saturday: 9:50am – 6:10pm
 
St. Elmo / Incline Shuttle (Click for Route Map) – Guests will need to take the main shuttle heading south towards the Chattanooga Choo Choo, and get on a second shuttle that goes further south to St. Elmo area.
  • Monday – Saturday: 8:00am until 10:10pm
  • Sunday:  8:00am – 8:30pm
 
Bike Chattanooga  provides access to 400 bikes at 44 stations throughout the city. Bikes are available for $10.00 Daily Pass or $20 3-Day Pass (unlimited 60-minute trips for the duration of your pass.  You must dock your bike at any of the bike stations at least once per hour to avoid overage fee.  The 16.1 mile Chattanooga Riverwalk along the Tennessee River is perfect for bike riding. Check out A Guide to Chattanooga's Riverwalk

View the full Conference Program HERE

For More Information:

Brittany Barragan

Brittany Barragan

Director of Education & Events, Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association

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(615)385-9970