The Conference
Conference Background
• The Connecticut Office of Tourism presented an annual conference prior to 2007.
• In 2009, the private sector reconvened an industry Conference at MGM Grand at Foxwoods.
• The tourism industry held its 2010 Conference to rally support for State funding of tourism promotion.
• The 2011 Tourism Conference was postponed while the Governor solicited legislative support to significantly fund economic development and tourism marketing.
• The Connecticut Conference on Tourism has been successfully managed by Quinn & Hary Marketing for the past three years.
History of State Tourism Funding
• Connecticut's tourism marketing budget was only $1.00 as of 2010.
• At last year's Conference, Keynote Speaker Bill Sigel cited research on the decline of Colorado tourism when its state did not fund the promotion of tourism.
• Candidate Malloy participates in the gubenatorial debate at the 2010 Tourism Conference and first advocates for a multi million dollar tourism marketing budget for Connecticut.
• Governor Malloy delivers on his campaign pledge to revitalize Connecticut tourism and wins legislative approval for a 2012 budget of $15 million!
The 2012 Connecticut Conference on Tourism
has taken on a larger purpose...
Our Upcoming Event
• Governor Dannel P. Malloy is the scheduled Keynote Speaker at the 2012 Conference luncheon.
• Connecticut's new advertising agency will present details of its marketing plan and State branding campaign to industry constituents and the media.
• Partnerships of the public and private sectors will be encouraged to further promote regional visitation and development of our tourism product.
• Industry experts will discuss issues and opportunities for Connecticut's tourism industry.
• Networking opportunities will be made available to all sponsors, exhibitors and attendees.
• Tourism leaders and volunteers will be recognized at the Conference's awards reception.
For a complete listing of seminars and workshops from the 2010 Conference, click here.
