Destination Rogers Tourism Talk

 Destination Rogers and NWA Travel Meeting Professionals invites you to this FREE event to kick off the 2025 tourism season at this year's Tourism Talk. 

Dig deeper: Tourism Talk is an annual gathering of the Northwest Arkansas tourism community. It provides industry trends and updates from tourism leaders, networking opportunities for partners and friends, and celebrates the Northwest Arkansas community’s shared vision of economic development, sustainable tourism and enhanced quality of life.

Tourism leaders Vail Ross, 2Synergize Consulting, will present “ Personalizing the Sales Approach in a Technology Driven Environment”  and moderate a panel featuring Bryan Smith of Walmart Events, Bailie Sonnentag of The Avail Rogers, and Amber Forga, J.B. Hunt discussing sales and relationship building in the meetings & convention market. 

The event will conclude with the presentation of the inaugural Mark Kruger Spirit of Hospitality Award.

Why it matters: Destination Rogers creates economic opportunity for our community by attracting meetings, conventions, tournaments, events and leisure visitors to the city of Rogers and Northwest Arkansas. A world-class meetings/convention, arts/culture, entertainment, culinary and outdoor recreation destination demands an inspired, well-equipped, well-rewarded and sustainable workforce. We are honored to be able to showcase in-demand jobs and career pathways for students taking the next step into hospitality and tourism careers.

Panel discussion: We are excited to present an all-star panel focusing on education and career paths, industry needs and opportunities, and the local lodging, food and entertainment scene. Panelists will inform and inspire attendees to consider these rewarding career paths.

Agenda: 

• Registration: 11:15 a.m. 
• Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
• Panel Presentation: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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