Tuesday Keynote Speakers Announced

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Tuesday Keynote Speakers Announced 

We are excited to welcome the following speakers to the 2020 Governor's Conference on Tourism & Recreation on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Billings, Montana. 

 

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Shawna Suckow

Shawna has spoken in 17 countries on five continents helping businesses to understand the ever-evolving customer landscape. Her honors include being named to the Global Top 100 Women Business & Tech Speakers (along with Lisa Ling, Barbara Corcoran, Sheryl Sandberg and others), Planners’ Favorite Speakers lists of 2014 and 2015, and Top 8 Speakers of 2013 (along with James Earl Jones). In 2019, she received the highest lifetime designation a speaker can earn: the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP).

Shawna will kick off the conference as the guest speaker at the Conference Launch Sunday evening before the Welcome Reception. She will also present in a breakout session on Monday and as the conference closing keynote on Tuesday.

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Montana Department of Commerce, Destination Analysts, Hoffman York

In this group presentation, market research partner Destination Analysts will present results from the 2019 Montana Brand Awareness & Understanding Survey, which builds on past studies for a more in-depth look at potential travelers to Montana. In addition to measuring brand strength, this survey of leisure travelers in key markets will help us improve our ongoing tourism marketing efforts to more effectively reach existing and potential new niche audiences. Destination Analysts will be joined by members of the Montana Department of Commerce marketing and research staff and Hoffman York.

Register for the Conference

Join us for the Governor's Conference on Tourism & Recreation in Billings, Montana on April 26-28, 2020.

Bringing together tourism and recreation leaders from every corner of the state continues to elevate these industries by inspiring innovation, educating through on-the-ground insights, connecting partners across the state, and experiencing all that the host city has to offer. 

Register now for the special price of $229. Prices increase on April 1, 2020.

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Lodging

A limited number of rooms is available at the host sites: the Northern Hotel | 406.867.6767 and the DoubleTree by Hilton Billings | 406.252.7400. Please call hotels directly for assistance and be sure to identify yourself as a conference attendee when making reservations.

Other hotels in the area: 

Best Western Plus Clocktower Inn | 406.259.5511

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites | 406.256.9400

Home2Suites by Hilton Billings | 406.252.2255

Homewood Suites by Hilton Billings | 406.656.0525

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