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 

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Summit Updates

Presentation support materials from the 2021 Summit are now available. Some presenters have provided us with a PDF of their presentation slide deck or other support materials. If provided, these resources are available on the Annual Summit > 2021 Archives > Schedule page. 

Stay tuned for our 2022 plans! The post-Summit survey from our 2021 event included the opportunity to weigh in on the time of year for the 2022 Summit; April or November. We're holding off on firming up plans until we've had the opportunity to hear from everyone. Join our mailing list to stay informed. 

​COVID-19 Readiness: Keeping You Safe & Healthy at the 2021 Vermont Tourism Summit

As of October 1, 2021

​The Vermont Tourism Summit is excited to resume in person meetings in the Fall of 2021. Our concern for your health and safety is our top priority, and we want to make your experience at the Summit positive, and as professionally successful as in pre-COVID days. To that end, we are implementing the following guidelines that we hope will make you and your colleagues comfortable and safe. These guidelines are subject to change if new guidance is issued on, before, or during the Summit by the State of Vermont, the Town of Killington, or the CDC.

Vermont Tourism Summit Guidelines:

• Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of your arrival at the event will be required when you check in at the registration desk. A paper copy or photo on your phone will be accepted. We will not retain any copies of this certificate. 
• Mask wearing: 
  • Unvaccinated attendees are required to wear a mask while indoors in public spaces, and throughout the conference center, except while eating or drinking. 
  • All attendees, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask while seated in a presentation room. Note: presenters are not required to wear a mask while delivering their presentation.  
• Social distancing will be adhered to, when possible, in meeting spaces and in meal spaces. 
• Daily temperature checks will be required.
• Hand sanitizer and masks will be available at the registration desk.
• You will be required to sign a waiver when you register.
• If you have COVID symptoms while you are at the meeting, remove yourself from conference event spaces and quarantine. Please let Marie Romanelli (marie@delaneymeetingevent.com) or Cindy Delaney (cindy@delaneymeetingevent.com) know that you are symptomatic, and/or if you test positive for COVID-19 while at or immediately following the Summit. We will share this with attendees, but will maintain your confidentiality.

The staff at the registration desk will have a list of locations nearby Killington where attendees can get COVID tests, if necessary. 

Hotel Guidelines:
The Killington Grand Resort Hotel has established their own protocols which are posted to their website here: Killington Grand Resort Hotel COVID-19 Safety Policies. 

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

38th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit
2022 Dates To Be Determined
Stowe, Vermont

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
...and more!