Missouri Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026
Missouri Governor's Conference on Tourism is an annual conference with expert speakers, social events, and networking for the tourism industry.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Springfield
- Dates
- October 20–22, 2026
- Venue
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Springfield
- Price
- Full conference pass: $350 early bird; $400 standard
TL;DR
- Missouri Governor's Conference on Tourism runs October 20–22, 2026, at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Springfield in Springfield, Missouri.
- Full conference registration is $350 early bird or $400 standard, with meals included.
- The registration listing includes full-conference and one-day passes, with meals included for both options.
- Destination Experiences include a VIP Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium tour limited to 48 attendees and a Springfield history tour limited to 24.
About
The Missouri Division of Tourism runs this yearly statewide conference, which combines expert speakers with social events meant to build connections among industry leaders. It is intended for people working in Missouri tourism, including business professionals and those who provide services to the sector. Small-group Destination Experiences include a backstage VIP visit to Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium and a walking history tour of Springfield, while the opening evening takes place in the restored Savoy Ballroom in the historic C-Street district.
Who you'll find in the room
Tourism industry professionals
Professionals working in the Missouri tourism industry.
Business professionals
Business professionals who support or participate in tourism activity.
Tourism service providers
Service providers who help support the tourism industry.
Featured speakers
1 listedStephen Foutes
Missouri Division of Tourism
Partners on record
5 listedVenue & travel
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel SpringfieldGetting there
Conference attendees can book rooms at $139 plus tax while the room block is open through September 19.
Getting there
Transportation departs the DoubleTree at noon for Destination Experiences, and opening-night shuttles run to the Savoy Ballroom from 5:45 to 9:15 pm.
Questions people ask
6 answeredMissouri Governor's Conference on Tourism 2026 runs October 20–22, 2026.
It is held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Springfield in Springfield, Missouri.
The full conference pass is $350 early bird or $400 standard; the one-day October 21 pass is $300 early bird or $350 standard, and the awards banquet pass is $100.
Missouri tourism industry professionals, business professionals, and service providers who support the tourism industry attend.
It is most useful for Missouri tourism board staff, attractions and hospitality operators, and service providers, since the audience is the state's tourism industry and the organizer is the Missouri Division of Tourism. Registration costs $350, and sponsors include Tripadvisor and Midwest Living. Limited-capacity destination experiences, such as a Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium tour and a Springfield history tour, add local networking.
Tourism industry conferences in the Midwest usually call for business casual, with a step up for the opening-night event at the Savoy Ballroom. Comfortable walking shoes suit the destination tours, and October weather in Springfield calls for layers.
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