Southeast Tourism Society’s Connections
Why Attend Connections?
The tourism industry doesn't stand still, and neither should you.
Connections is where tourism professionals from across the Southeast come together to share ideas, tackle challenges, discover what's next, and build relationships that matter long after the conference ends.
Whether you're looking for fresh marketing inspiration, innovative destination strategies, new partnerships, or simply a chance to connect with people who understand your world, Connections delivers the conversations, insights, and opportunities that move careers, organizations, and destinations forward.
Big Ideas. Real Conversations.
Tourism is evolving fast. From shifting traveler expectations and emerging technology to workforce challenges and changing economic conditions, the landscape looks different every year.
At Connections, you'll gain:
Actionable strategies you can put to work immediately
Fresh perspectives from industry leaders and innovators
Practical solutions to today's biggest tourism challenges
New ideas to elevate your destination, attraction, or organization
Insights into the trends shaping the future of travel
Your People Are Here.
Some of the best ideas don't happen during a presentation, they happen over coffee, at receptions, between sessions, and during conversations with peers facing the same opportunities and challenges. Connections isn't about collecting business cards or sitting through endless presentations.
It's about leaving with:
New relationships
Fresh ideas
Practical takeaways
Renewed energy
A clearer vision for what's next...
28th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference
The 28th Annual American Indigenous Tourism Conference will be held October 19–22, 2026 at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington. This premier gathering brings together Indigenous tourism leaders for keynote speakers, breakout sessions, mobile workshops, and the Excellence in Indigenous Tourism Awards Gala, along with opportunities to network and collaborate across Indian Country and beyond....