Letter from the Director

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

I am honored to invite you to attend the 2009 Annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

Each year, the Arizona Office of Tourism, the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association, the Arizona Restaurant Association, and the Arizona Tourism Alliance join together to organize the premier educational and networking conference for members of the hospitality, travel and tourism industry. The event will be held at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Phoenix, July 8-10.

As the theme for this year’s conference “Free to be AZ” implies, you are free to be inspired, informed and empowered by the exceptional mix of breakout sessions. From the latest in social media and marketing tactics to ensuring cultural authenticity and learning research results, this conference is designed to deliver the crucial information you need to build and strengthen marketing programs for your tourist destination.  

You will gain practical ideas from the industry’s top experts, network with more than 500 fellow professionals, and learn about products and services from exhibiting sponsors. As the leading conference for our industry, this is a great opportunity and well worth the investment!

I look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Sherry Henry

Arizona Office of Tourism

Director