About the Vermont Tourism Summit 

The Vermont Tourism Summit draws one of the largest gatherings of tourism professionals in the state including owners, managers and employees of the many businesses connected to this important segment of the economy. If you are part of a tourism-related business or have an interest in the Vermont tourism industry, we invite you to join us to: 

• Strengthen your business with expert insight from leading consultants
• Master the latest tools, technologies and tactics 
• Learn smart strategies from marketing and media practitioners 

What sets the Vermont Tourism Summit apart from similar events is that this is the ONLY opportunity for all Vermont tourism-industry businesses to come together. We're not just inviting lodging properties or attractions, or businesses based in one region of the state. We encourage them all to come together to explore partnership opportunities, to learn from one another, and to grow together. 

2024 Host:

​“I've found that the VT Tourism Summit provides an excellent opportunity to connect with other areas of the industry that I might not normally cross paths with. I always leave the event with new insights, a head full of ideas, and a pocket full of business cards from new potential collaborators.” 

​2023 Vermont Tourism Summit Attendee

“The Summit has been very helpful in growing awareness of our association and in making connections with other likeminded businesses and agencies.”

​2023 Vermont Tourism Summit Sponsor

2024 Summit Updates

The 39th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit will be held May 8-10, 2024 at the Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort in West Dover, Vermont. Make plans now to participate! 

Building on the success of our last 38 Summits, the 2024 event is expected to draw over 200 attendees and will feature ample networking opportunities, 16 educational workshops, 3 general sessions, a robust silent auction, and lots of fun. 

Join our mailing list to receive email updates on the 2024 Vermont Tourism Summit during the planning process. We look forward to seeing you again soon! 

Photo Credit: Bobbi LoCicero

Where We've Been

Robert Townsend and Mal Bevins, of University of Vermont Extension, initiated the first Vermont Travel Industry Conference (VTIC) in 1983. The purpose of that half-day session was to provide members of the tourism industry with information and research data available through the University. Seven years later, VTIC gained its non-profit status, becoming VTIC, Inc. In 2015, the Board of Directors voted to change the annual conference name to the Vermont Tourism Summit. ​(learn more)

Where We're Going

39th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit
May 8-10, 2024
Mount Snow Grand Summit Resort
​West Dover, VT

40th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit
April or May 2025
Burlington Area, VT

41st Annual Vermont Tourism Summit
April 28-30, 2026
Killington, VT

Who You'll See There

Attractions
Lodging Properties
Restaurants
Historic Sites
State Agencies
Ski Resorts
Recreation
Vermont Products
Ecotourism
​Venues
Tour Operators

Chambers of Commerce
Special Events
Retail
Museums
Marketing Firms
Agri-Tourism
Arts & Crafts
​Educational Institutions
...and more!