Vermont Tourism 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 November 17 & 18, 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 available below!)

 

​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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