Governor's Conference Updates: Keynote Speakers Announced, Tourism Awards Nominations Open

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2019 Keynote Speakers Announced

We are pleased to announce this year's keynote speakers. The Governor's Conference is all about bringing together the best of the best from the tourism industry and elevating Montana as a destination for tourism and recreation through education and inspiration. This year's keynote speakers are influencers in their respective industries, and we are excited to hear their stories and learn from their expertise.

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Samantha Brown

For over 15 years, Samantha Brown has traversed continents, experienced culture and tasted adventure applying her singular brand of warmth and inclusion along the way. Now, Samantha joins the public television family with 13 NEW 30-minute episodes that seek out the little-known places where innovators and disrupters are creating a brand new travel experience.

Click here to learn more about Samantha and her show.


 

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Kelly McDonald

Kelly McDonald is a marketing and advertising specialist and considered one of the nation’s top experts in consumer trends, generational differences and leveraging the customer experience. She is the founder of McDonald Marketing, which has twice been named one of the “Top Ad Agencies in the U.S.” by Advertising Age magazine and ranked as one of the fastest-growing independently-owned companies in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.

Learn more about Kelly here


 

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Jonathan Grella

Jonathan Grella leads the U.S. Travel Association’s renowned public affairs operation as executive vice president, heading the association’s communications, government relations, research, grassroots campaigns and the Political Action Committee (PAC). 

Since Grella’s arrival in 2013, U.S. Travel has continued to enhance its profile and reputation, grow its Travel PAC and score major legislative victories. During his tenure, both National Journal and APCO’s comprehensive TradeMarks study have rated U.S. Travel as one of the top four associations overall and first in three categories.

See more on his website.


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Montana Tourism Awards: Now Accepting Nominations

The Montana Tourism Awards celebrate the outstanding work of the communities, businesses, organizations and people who strengthen Montana's tourism industry and thereby contribute to maximizing its economic impact for Montana residents.

Nominations for the 2019 Montana Tourism Awards will be accepted online only from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2019. 

Learn more and submit your nominations on our website


Don't Forget to Register! 

Join us in Butte, Montana, April 14-16, as we work together to discover creative, innovative and workable solutions to elevate Montana and our individual communities as premier tourism and recreation destinations.

Registration is $219 through March 31.

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