New! Resilience Exchange Virtual Series

The Vermont Tourism Summit is hosting a virtual series geared towards Vermont's tourism industry professionals. This series will be in support of the Annual Summit scheduled for December of 2021. We’ll bring together businesses from various segments of the hospitality industry from around the state to share their experiences from the past year. There is no fee to attend the Resilience Exchange Virtual Series, but registration is required. 

• Part 1: Lodging Properties & Event Venues (Offered February 10, 2021; recording available below!)
• Part 2: Attractions (Offered April 5, 2021; recording will be available soon!)
• Part 3: Food & Beverage Industry & Retail Establishments (June 2021; details coming soon!)

Join our mailing list to receive an email invitation to participate when registration opens! 

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 

​Sponsor one part of the virtual series for $1,000, or all three parts for $2,000! Multiple opportunities available. Download the sponsor brochure and registration form to learn more, and to sign-up to participate. 

 

​Part 3: Date TBD, June 2021
Food & Beverage and Retail Establishments

Learn how Vermont's food and beverage industry and retail establishments have weathered the COVID storm. What strategies have evolved as we have moved through the pandemic, and will continue as best practices going forward?  We’ll focus on the customer experience, financial initiatives, and future projections.

• Presenters: Coming soon! 
• Moderator: Amy Spear, Vermont Attractions Association and Vermont Chamber of Commerce​

Registration will open in May and the link to sign-up will be posted here. Please check back for updates. 

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​Part 2: April 5, 2021, 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Attractions

Learn how Vermont's attractions have weathered the COVID storm. What strategies have evolved as we have moved through the pandemic, and will continue as best practices going forward?  We’ll focus on the customer experience, financial initiatives, and future projections.

• Presenters: Samantha Lacasse, Ben & Jerry's; Trish Palao, Montshire Museum of Science; Josh Palace, Spirit of Ethan Allen; John Tunnicliffe, King Arthur Baking Company
• Moderator: Amy Spear, Vermont Attractions Association and Vermont Chamber of Commerce​

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​Part 1: February 10, 2021, 12:00pm - 1:30pm ET
Lodging Properties & Event Venues

Learn how the lodging segment of Vermont's tourism industry has weathered the COVID storm. What strategies have evolved as we have moved through the pandemic, and will continue as best practices going forward?  We’ll focus on the customer experience, financial initiatives, and future projections.

• Presenters: Joe Carton, Westport Hospitality; Laura Conti, Mountaintop Inn & Resort; Courtney Lowe, Woodstock Inn & Resort
• Moderator: Sarah Morris, Basin Harbor
• Sponsor Remarks: Heather Pelham, Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing

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