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• 2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit Keynote Panelists
  • John David, President and CEO, Sports Events & Tourism Association (Sports ETA)
  • Laura Libby, President of Destination Marketing, Miles Partnership
  • Zeek Coleman, Vice President, Americas at Tourism Economics
• Barry White, Chattanooga Tourism Co. CEO and President

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 18, 2024) - Tourism’s vital role in our community will take center stage at the 2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at 8 a.m. at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Attendees will gain valuable insights from the keynote panel, featuring practical knowledge, innovative strategies, and actionable tips to boost their industry impact.

Recent data reveals that Hamilton County welcomes over 15 million visitors annually who spend $1.7 billion in our community. On an average day, that’s 43,000 visitors spending $4.6 million; 15,000 of those visitors stay the night in our hotels. Visitor spending includes local sales taxes which saves each Hamilton County household $1,205 on their property tax bill each year. 

The summit will also include insights from CEO Barry White, a Chef’s Table breakfast, an exhibitor showcase, live local entertainment, and post-summit breakout sessions.

All Summit attendees are encouraged to participate in one of the FREE breakout sessions. Sessions are a complimentary add-on for all Summit registrants.

2024 Concurrent Breakout Sessions:

The Next Chapter: Game-Changing Projects Redefining Chattanooga

Presented by Local Industry Leaders
Step into the future of Chattanooga with “The Next Chapter: Game-Changing Projects Redefining Chattanooga.” This dynamic session will feature updates on transformative projects that are set to enhance our city and propel it forward.

Tourism HQ: Connect & Collaborate

Presented by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
Engage in an interactive session where you can connect directly with the Chattanooga Tourism Co. team in an office hours-style format. “Tourism HQ: Connect & Collaborate” provides a unique opportunity for one-on-one discussions tailored to your interests and needs.

2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit Schedule: 

7:30 AM - Exhibitor Showcase and Musical Entertainment
8 AM - Breakfast & Main Program
9:45 AM - Concurrent Post-Summit Sessions

Thank you to our 2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit Partners:

• HOST PARTNER: Chattanooga Convention Center
• TOURISM CHAMPION PARTNER: First Horizon Bank, Miles Partnership, EPB Fiber Optics
• SCENIC CITY PARTNERS: Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, LEO Events, Truist Bank
• TOURISM PARTNERS: Chambliss, Bahner, & Stophel PC, Chattanooga Zoo, City of East Ridge – Parks and Recreation Department, Cloudland at McLemore Resort, Creative Discovery Museum, DeFoor Hospitality Group, The Edwin Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton/Hamilton Place, Hunter Museum of American Art, International Towing and Recovery Museum, INC., The Read House Hotel, Riverside Bed and Breakfast, Ruby Falls, See Rock City Inc., Tennessee Aquarium, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Noon Development, Franklin Associates, Architects Inc., HHM, Tallan Holdings, University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
• MEDIA PARTNERS: Chattanooga Times Free Press
• Future of Hospitality Partners: NAI Charter
• EXHIBITORS: AVM Enterprises, Inc., Chattanooga Visitor Servies, Connect Event Group, LEO Events

Tickets are on sale now!

Tourism Summit registration is required to attend the event and breakout sessions. Visit the Chattanooga Tourism Summit site for more information and to purchase tickets.

About the Chattanooga Tourism Co.  

The Chattanooga Tourism Co. is the official destination marketing organization for Hamilton County, dedicated to sustainably increasing visitation and connecting guests with authentic Chattanooga experiences. The organization aims to strengthen the local economy and enrich the community by establishing Chattanooga as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, sporting events, and leisure travel. Annually, Hamilton County welcomes over 15 million visitors who contribute $65 million in local taxes, saving each resident household $1,138 in taxes and supporting more than 30,000 jobs. VisitChattanooga.com   

MEDIA CONTACT:  
Hannah Hammon  
Public Relations Manager  
Cell: 256-996-5788  
hannah@chattanoogatourism.com