Travel & Outdoor
2026 Georgia National Travel and Tourism Week Summit
Motto: Cultivating Vibrant Communities. Forging Lasting Connections
Overview
National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) is an annual celebration that underscores travel’s essential role in driving our nation's economy.
This will be a unique celebration of Southern Charm during National Travel & Tourism Week. Celebrating the power of travel to fuel economies, strengthen communities and continue to connect America. This Summit is unlike any other. We embrace the intrinsic attributes of our host location to create a fully immersive “un-conference” experience. We find the untapped and unique spaces and uncover them to showcase their attraction to summit goers and future visitors.
We embark on walking tours, active learning sessions, and experiential breakouts right in the heart of the destination. You are intrigued to return and inspired to take back what you have learned. We can now knowledgably share what we experienced, tasted, saw, and felt when we encourage visitors to stay connected with Georgia beyond their departure.
We are collaborating with US Travel Association, the creators of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). NTTW is an annual tradition that spotlights travel’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing quality of life across the United States. Established in 1983, NTTW brings the industry together each May to recognize the impact of travel in every corner of the country.
Mark your calendars for #NTTW26 — May 3–5, 2026 — in Griffin+Spalding County as we celebrate a $2.9 trillion industry that supports 15 million American jobs. One in every 11 U.S. jobs depend on travel, making it a critical driver of our economy and a force for connection and opportunity.
Details
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Day One - Sunday, May 3, 2026
4-6PM Hotel Check-in
6PM Welcome Reception & Tour
7:30PM Networking Dinner
Day Two - Monday, May 4, 2026
8:30AM Registration, Tourism Expo, & Networking Reception
9:30AM Main Stage Opening Session & Welcome
10:30AM Main Stage: Tourism Education
11:30AM Tourism Expo Networking Break
12:30PM Lunch Program
1:15PM Lunch Program Concludes
1:30PM Workshops: Educational Marketing & Tourism Operations
2:30PM Main Stage: Travel & Tourism Keynote
3:15PM Tours of the Town
6:15PM Reception
7:30PM Networking Dinners around Town
Day 3 - Tuesday, May 5, 2026
8:30AM Breakfast & Opening Session
10:00AM Travel & Tourism Presentation
12:00PM Lunch Session
1:00PM Final Tour & Official Group Photo
2:00PM Program Concludes
2026 Destination Host Partner
Griffin + Spalding Business and Tourism Association
Griffin + Spalding Chamber of Commerce
2026 Accommodation Partners
2025 Georgia National Travel & Tourism Week Partners
US Travel Association
Explore Georgia
Georgia Grown
Friends of Jimmy Carter
Americus Main Street
Please reach out with any questions that you may have!
**If you have any allergies, then please disclose those to admin@bbinsightsgroup.com. If you would like to request ADA Accommodations, then please email admin@bbinsightsgroup.com. Thank you.
