Missouri Travel Council Missouri Travel Alliance

Education and Training - Two large conferences and an educational workshop were held in 2019. The Governor's Conference Tourism was a 2 day educational event that offers attendees the opportunity to network and learn and to celebrate Missourt's rich and diverse tourism industry Attendance was approximately Missouri Tourism Division Road Show - five regional tourism meetings fo iearn about the significant impact tourtsm has on the economy - five days (five different locations) with approximately attendance of 325 in total T Educational workshops offer industry-specific education that provides invaluable information and training on a variety of tourism topics ~Attendance was approximately 50. T

Marketing and Promotion - The Missouri Event Summit provides exhibitors and sponsors with the opportunity to spend face-to-face time with planners who are looking to book meetings and educational sessions Attendance was approximately Missouri Group Travel Exchange brings group travel planners and tourism representatives together for a networking, educational and business exchange conference for 2 days Attendance was approximately Missouri Sports Travel Exchange Is a trade show that brings sports event organizers and sports tourism representatives together for a 2 day event of one-on-one appointments, education, and networking Attendance was approximately9s The Missouri State Fair Event allows partners to provide information to potential leisure travelers promoting all their communities hotels, andlor atiractions have fo offer. Attendance was notmeasured ™™ T

Government & Legislative Advocacy - A legisiative consultant was held on retainer to track and report to membership iegislation affecting the tourism industry in general Capitol Days for Tourism is a legislative advocacy event that encourages Missouri's tourism industry partners to share information with their legislators regarding importance of tourism to Missouri's gverall economic health ~Attendance was approximalely 100 T T T