The countdown is on for the 2025 Chattanooga Tourism Summit! Join us Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. This event celebrates the industry professionals who make "Tourism Everybody's Business."
Why You Should Attend
Learn from Industry Leaders - Hear from CEO Barry White and three distinguished experts:
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Commissioner Mark Ezell, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
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Bill Geist, Chief Instigator of DMOproz
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Beth Santos, Founder & CEO of Wanderful
Get practical strategies, innovative insights, and actionable tips to boost your business.
Network with 500+ Professionals - Connect with industry partners across lodging, attractions, dining, events, and more during the exhibitor showcase. Find that game-changing partnership or tool.
Free Professional Development - Attendees can participate in complimentary post-summit breakout sessions to level up your skills.
Celebrate Record-Breaking Impact – Recognize Hamilton County’s record-breaking $1.8 Billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 4.23% increase over last year!
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#5 ranking among all 95 Tennessee counties for tourism spending
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$1,232 saved per household in visitor-paid taxes
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30,000+ jobs supported across diverse sectors
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$186+ million in combined state and local tax revenue
CHATTANOOGA TOURISM SUMMIT OVERVIEW:
7:30 a.m. Doors Open
8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Main Program
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Special Thanks to Our Partners:
Tourism Champion Partners: First Horizon Bank, Miles Partnership, Vision Hospitality Group
Scenic City Partners: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Truist Bank
