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August 2009

Another Successful Year: 2009 Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism

The 2009 Governor’s Conference on Tourism took place at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, July 8-10. This event which proved to be a success has been highly regarded with its quality and reputation. The conference consisted of a tremendous lineup of esteemed national and international speakers, educational workshops and networking events. Industry professionals from across the state came together in Phoenix to learn, network, and mingle. 

A varied group of experts and industry professionals joined us to provide a wide-range of educational programs.  Workshops included: Social Media Marketing Strategies, An Inside Look at Arizona’s Top International Markets, How to do Business in These Turbulent Times, and many more.  Nationally recognized speakers including Barbara Glanz who presented an empowering presentation about spreading enthusiasm in the workplace made an impactful appearance at the conference.  Dave Young, a Marketing guru, closed the conference with his presentation of “Pendulum of Society,” which followed the currents of cultural change through music, movies and technology.

The conference was highlighted with events such as the Arizona Governor’s Tourism Awards luncheon which honored individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the tourism industry. Awards were presented by the Arizona State Governor, Jan Brewer. The STAR (Special Tribute And Recognition) Gala celebrated the best-of-the-best in Arizona’s hospitality industry opening the conference on Wednesday night. The 5th Annual Tourism Golf Tournament was hosted at the Westin Kierland Golf Club with a portion of the proceeds going to the Rod Siler and Dietrich Mayring Memorial Fund along with the popular Taste of Arizona reception which featured delicious cuisine from resorts and restaurants across the Valley.

If you missed the 2009 conference, plan to join us in 2010 - the date and location will be announced soon. 

About the Governor’s Conference on Tourism:

Each year, four of Arizona’s major industry organizations come together to bring you the Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The Governor's Conference is Arizona's only industry educational and networking conference for all members of the hospitality, travel and tourism industry. Attendees will take home practical ideas from the industry's top experts, hear the latest in hospitality and tourism trends, network with more than 500 fellow professionals and learn about products and services from exhibiting sponsors. This is the conference where you're free to be inspired.

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