schedule
All times are Central Daylight Time.
Unless noted otherwise, all activities will take place at the Renasant Convention Center.
Schedule subject to revision.
wednesday, september 28
Unless noted otherwise, all conference programs and activities will take place at the Music City Center.
All times are Central Daylight Time. Schedule subject to change.
8:00 AM -- 4:30 PM "Discover Memphis!" Self-Guided Tours
Complimentary Admission to Memphis Attractions for Conference Attendees
Presented by the Metro Memphis Attractions Association
7:00 AM -- 2:00 PM HTNPAC Golf Tournament
Windyke Country Club
(Click HERE for Golf Tournament Information and Registration)
11:00 AM -- 5:30 PM Conference Registration Office Open
Silent Auction Donation Check-In
Exhibitor Move-In
Time TBD Tourism Regional Director's Meeting & Lunch
Time TBD TN Dept. of Tourist Development Rural Tourism Seminar
(By Invitation Only: For Information Contact The Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development)
4:30 PM -- 5:30 PM Women in Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Reception
6:00 PM -- 8:00 PM Opening Night Reception
Sponsored by Memphis Tourism
7:00 AM -- 5:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM -- 9:30 AM Opening Breakfast and Keynote
9:30 AM -- 9:45 AM Break
9:30 AM -- 5:00 PM Tourism Marketplace Open
9:30 AM -- 9:00 PM Silent Auction & Bidding Open
9:45 AM -- 10:45 AM Educational/Professional Development General Session
10:45 AM -- 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM -- 12:00 PM Educational/Professional Development General Session
12:00 PM -- 1:30 PM Governor's Lunch
1:30 PM -- 1:45 PM Break
1:45 PM -- 2:45 PM Educational/Professional Development General Session
2:45 PM -- 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM -- 4:00 PM Educational/Professional Development General Session
4:00 PM -- 5:00 PM Afternoon Reception in Tourism Marketplace
6:00 PM -- 9:00 PM Stars of the Industry Reception & Gala
Optional event requiring additional registration & fee .
Click HERE for Stars of the Industry Gala information.
6:00 PM -- 9:00 PM Memphis Dine-Around for those not attending Stars Gala
THURSDAY, september 29
friday, september 30
7:00 AM --11:00 AM Registration Open
7:00 AM -- 8:00 AM Silent Auction Last Chance Bidding
Bidding closes 8:00 AM
Winning bidders may pay/pick up items 9:00 AM -11:00 AM
8:00 AM --10:30 AM Tourism Marketplace Open
8:00 AM -- 9:00 AM Breakfast and Program
9:00 AM -- 9:15 AM Break
9:15 AM -- 10:15 AM State of the Industry Address and Presentation
Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell
10:15 AM --10:30 AM Conference Wrap-Up
10:30 AM Conference Adjourns