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Annual Tourism Conference

February 27, 2026 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (EST)

Description

Advancing Tourism Across our Region

Join tourism professionals, policymakers, and business leaders for a high-impact day of collaboration and insight designed to strengthen our region’s tourism economy—and position your organization for success in the year ahead.

Why Attend?

Gain valuable insights on advocacy, marketing strategies, and infrastructure development.
Engage in panel discussions and sessions tailored to empower your tourism business.
Participate in a mini-expo and networking session—purchase a table to showcase your business and connect with key stakeholders.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and elevate your impact in the tourism industry.

Stay the night at Great Wolf Lodge: Event attendees are offered special courtesy rates for Family Suite rooms at Great Wolf Lodge (Thursday night: $240 + tax; Friday: $270 + tax). Each room includes four waterpark passes, valid from the day of arrival through the day of departure. Contact ddesrochers@chamberect.com about a booking.

Speakers

Jason Guyot
President & CEO
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Keynote Speaker

Rachel Lenda
Director of Tourism
State of Connecticut

Morgan Nyerick Creative Director Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism	Chris Regan Olde Mistic Village Chair of Eastern Regional Tourism District	Bruce Flax President Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce	David Jensen Chief Digital Strategist Quinn, Hary, and Gellar/Regan Communications Group
Ellie Greenberg CEO Wonderlosity	Jeanne Sigel Marketing and Development Director Garde Arts Center

More speakers to be announced!

Schedule

Subject to change

8:30 am	Check-In, Breakfast, and Networking
9:00 am	Speakers Begin Presenting Partners State Update with Rachel Lenda Panel Discussion
10:30 am	Tradeshow and Networking
11:30 am	Lunch Buffet
12:00 pm	Keynote Presentation with Jason Guyot
12:30 pm	Breakout Session 1 - Choose one Legislative Advocacy or Worth the Trip: Events That Make Eastern Connecticut the Destination
1:10 pm	Breakout Session 2 - Choose one A.I. Marketing or Influencer Collaboration
2:00 pm	Reconvene for closing remarks

Presented in collaboration with

Engagement Opportunities:

Reach an audience of regional business and community leaders with a variety of marketing benefits while supporting the Chamber's work. To learn more or become a sponsor, contact Stephanie Clark at sclark@chamberect.com today!

~~Presenting Sponsorship:~~ Sold Out - Thank You, CT Airport Authority

Premier Sponsorship: $2,250

Priority reserved table of 8 guests
Company logo on marketing materials, including registration website, program book, and PowerPoint
Full page, full color advertisement in program book (5"w x 8"H)
Opportunity to distribute literature/promotional items to each attendee via place settings and/or display table
Company banner on display

Supporting Sponsorship: $1,250

Priority reserved seating for 4 guests
Company logo on marketing materials, including registration website, program book, and PowerPoint
Half-page, full color advertisement in program book (5"W x 3.75"H)
Display table to distribute literature/promotional items to attendees
Company banner on display

Display Table: $350: Includes 2 reserved seats (Deadline February 10)

Program Advertising:

Full page (5"W x 8"H), full color: $125
Half page (5"W x 3.75"H), full color: $75

Time

(Vendor/Display Table Setup: 7:30 A.M.)

Attendee Check-In, Breakfast, and Expo: 8:30 A.M.

Pricing

Registration

"Early Bird" registration on or before February 24, 2026: $75

Discounts will display during checkout. Remember to LOG IN for member rate.

Registration after February 24, 2026, including at-the-door: $85

Reserved table of 8: $800

Cancellation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed as applicable. All registrations received within three business days of event are considered final. To cancel, please contact the Chamber at 860-701-9113 or admin@chamberect.com.

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Contact Information

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
Name: Denise Desrochers
Phone: (860) 701-9113
Email: ddesrochers@chamberect.com

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Annual Tourism Conference

February 27, 2026 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (EST)

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