TTRA 2024 International Conference in Burlington, VT 11-13 June
This year's international conference theme is “Global Insights, Local Stories Shaping Tourism Research", with subthemes:
- Sustainability and Stewardship: Environmental responsibility and sustainable practices in the travel industry
- Visitor Experience and Value: Enhancing the visitor experience while maximizing value
- Residents and Community: Engaging with local residents and communities for sustainable tourism growth
Conference agenda will feature, among much else:
- Tuesday 11 June
- Presentation on Qualitative Research, sponsored by Virginia Tech
- "Tourism Leadership for a New Era" with WTTC MD Liz Ortiguera
- Panel on Regenerative Tourism
- Wednesday 12 June:
- Panel on "Embracing Research and Content Marketing"
- Panel on "The Future of Travel: The Youth Market"
- Panel on "Effective Strategies for International Market Research"
- Panel on "Sustainable Tourism Development"
- "Shaping the Future of Tourism with Generative AI" with Janette Roush, NYC Tourism
- Thursday 13 June:
- Panel on "Mother Nature and Data"
- Panel on "Emotional Solidarity"
Conference passes are:
- $1049 for TTRA members
- $1349 for non-members
- $399 for TTRA Student Members
- $499 for non-member students
Register here: https://ttra.memberclicks.net/2024conference#!/
Conference venue will be the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain where a block of one king bed rooms is reserved at $239/night plus fees.
This conference is weighted toward the academic, but the price is reasonable and the venue is drivable from New England and New York at least.