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      • Resilience Exchange Series
      • 2020 Summit
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      • Christiane Skinner Vermont Tourism Champion of the Year
      • SMART Award for Creative Marketing in Tourism
      • Ted Bridges Hospitality Scholarship
      • Vermont Bartender of the Year
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Nicole Carlson
Green Mountain Railroad
Lisa Chase
University of Vermont Extension
Karen Duguay
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Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Kim Jackson
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Brady Kimball
​The Essex Resort & Spa/The Essex Experience
Jeff Lawson
Hello Burlington
​​Molly Mahar
​Vermont Ski Areas Association
Heather Pelham
​Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
Tara Pereira
Vermont Fresh Network

Kelsey VonDerLinn
ECHO

STAFF

Cindy Delaney, Executive Director 
Delaney Event Management
Lori Harnois, Event Planner & Board Secretary
Delaney Event Management

ABOUT US

Our Mission.

To provide for the education and training of individuals involved with the Vermont tourism industry.

Our Roots.

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.

What We Do.

VTIC meets its mandate in two very specific ways. The first is through the annual conference, which is designed every year by a Planning Committee co-chaired by the VTIC Board Chair (volunteer) and the Executive Director (contracted staff position). Membership on this committee is open to all interested parties. Second, VTIC offers scholarship funds to Vermont students and tourism professionals wanting to continue their education by participating in the Conference. The amount and number of awards given each year is predicated upon VTIC’s fiscal resources, the sum of applicants and the nature of their requests.

Who Does It.

The business of VTIC, Inc. is conducted by a volunteer Board of Directors. Each member represents a different sector of the tourism community. Board responsibilities include the general supervision and control of the activities and affairs of VTIC, as well as the final approval of all conference policies. The Board has the option of hiring administrative staff, and currently contracts the services of an Executive Director.

How We Do It. 

VTIC activities are underwritten solely by the revenues it generates through the annual conference from sponsors and attendees. 

Changing Our Name.

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In 2015, The Vermont Travel Industry Conference, Inc. (VTIC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to change the annual conference name to the Vermont Tourism Summit.  

The Annual 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 Vermont's economy. The Summit rotates around the state, making stops in Manchester, Killington, Stowe, and Burlington. 

Thank you to our 2025 summit sponsors!

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PRESENTING LEVEL SPONSOR
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resort level sponsor

HC Hotel Champlain logo
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hotel level sponsors

Leahy Press Incorporated logo
Vermont Ski Areas Association Logo - Ski Vermont
Paw Print & Mail - 30 years, design, print, mail, promo - Catamount Marketing & Promo
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B & B LEVEL SPONSORS
CTM Media Group
Hello Burlington
​Paperkite

PP&D Brochure Distribution
Sperling
US Department of State Vermont Passport Agency  
Vermont Rail System
Village Garage Distillery 

Yankee Publishing​

NON-PROFIT Exhibitors

Better Business Bureau 
Efficiency Vermont
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
Vermont Lodging Association 
Vermont Associations of Wedding Professionals

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Burlington waterfront/cityscape photo courtesy of Hello Burlington. All other header photos: Bobbi LoCicero. 

2025 Annual Summit Location: burlington, vt

Join us April 28-29, 2025 at Hotel Champlain in Burlington, Vermont!