Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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Thank You for a Successful 2024 Chattanooga Tourism Summit! "It Starts With a Visit" As we reflect on this year's Chattanooga Tourism Summit, we are overwhelmed with gratitude towards each and every one of the industry professionals who joined us. Your enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing our tourism landscape make us incredibly proud to be your stewards. Special thanks to our keynote panelists, Laura Libby from Miles Partnership, Zeek Coleman from Tourism Economics, and John David, STS , whose insights into the dynamic role of tourism in shaping our community were invaluable. Chattanooga Tourism Company CEO Barry White said it: "Let's invite the world to Chattanooga!" And is there a better possible emcee than our own Donna Elle Harrison? We think not! A special thanks to presenters April Cameron, Emily Mack and Darik Dawes. Finally, thanks to everybody on the Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff, LEO Events, Helm Projects and Chattanooga Convention Center who made this event happen. And to our sponsors: EPB, First Horizon Bank, Miles Partnership, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., Chattanooga Airport, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc., LEO Events, Truist, Chattanooga Convention Center and Chattanooga Times Free Press Stay tuned for more updates and professional development opportunities. Here’s to continuing to grow together and making Chattanooga a top destination for visitors worldwide! Photos by Dan Henry

Thanks to everybody who came out to the summit on Tuesday!

📣 Last Call for Tickets! 📅 Join us at the Chattanooga Tourism Summit on October 8th! 🌟 This year's theme, "It Starts with a Visit," underscores the pivotal role of tourism in driving Hamilton County’s economic and community growth. Don't miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights from industry leaders and network with peers. It's a morning filled with musical entertainment, a rich exhibitor showcase, and a complimentary breakfast. 📍 Location: Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter St, Chattanooga, TN 37402 🕒 Time: Doors open at 7:30 AM with programming kicking off at 8 AM. 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Secure your spot now and be part of shaping Chattanooga's tourism future. Click below to get tickets!

What a terrific few days we had in beautiful Chattanooga at THTA's record-setting Governors Conference on Tourism, which brought together over 600 of the state's tourism leaders! We celebrated so many highlights of Tennessee's tourism success, including Governor Lee touting our new BikeTN initiative and the Mega Event Fund’s inaugural recipients. I'm particularly proud of our rural successes, like Grundy County, and so many others creative and hard work that has led Tennessee to becoming the fastest growing Top 40 state! We also celebrated our exciting new direct international flight with Iceland Air. It was an honor to have Fred Dixon, the new CEO of Brand USA keynote our opening session. His enthusiasm for Tennessee's potential to attract more international visitors is truly inspiring. Choosing his hometown state for his first Governor's Tourism Conference in the U.S. speaks volumes about Tennessee's bright future on the global stage. A huge thank you to Barry White, CDME, IOM from Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Sara Beth Urban and her team at the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association for making this event an incredible experience. Here's to continued growth and collaboration in Tennessee tourism!

Where’s Donna? This week the Chattanooga Tourism Co. team alongside our Chattanooga partners took a site visit to Raleigh to checkout the last year of International Bluegrass Music Association WOB event because we are bringing it to Chattanooga September 16-20th 2025!!! We were able to address the IBMA townhall session, experience the Awards show, conference, rambles, and festival. What a wonderful week. Get ready Chattanooga. #donnaellemedia Brian Murphy Laura Bellucci Callie Burnette Carmen J. Davis Monica Maples Kinsey Karen Shostak, CFEE

Are you a business owner or manager in Chattanooga? How does tourism impact your business? We want to hear from you! Your feedback will guide the future of tourism in our city. Join the conversation today. Take the Business Sentiment Survey: https://lnkd.in/eF4EJBCD #meetchatt

Tennessee State Park #59! As of today, North Chickamauga Creek Gorge is officially a state park!! 🎉 Located in Soddy Daisy, folks can hike its trails (there are currently four), kayak down the creek, or cool off at the popular Blue Hole. Go out and explore the outdoors especially since the temps will start cooling down 🌳🥾 Remember to leave no trace. #meetchatt

Incoming list in 3, 2, 1. Chattanooga has been featured in Katie Chang's article for Glamour Magazine as one of the Best Solo Trip Destinations for Women. ✈️ #meetchatt #chattanoogatn