Travel Industry Conference

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North Dakota's premier conference for tourism marketers, travel-sector businesses, attractions, events and groups

The North Dakota Travel Industry Conference brings the state's tourism industry together for continuing education, renowned speakers, trainers, best practices and peer-to-peer networking in a three-day conference format. This is the must-attend conference for communities looking to develop their tourism infrastructure and for marketers and tourism professionals in North Dakota's travel and tourism industry.

The 2025 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference will take place April 28-30 at the State Fair Center in Minot

2025's conference will be hosted by the Commerce Tourism & Marketing Division, Destination Marketing Association of North Dakota, and Visit Minot. The conference will feature inspiring national keynote speakers, valuable educational sessions, networking opportunities, and the prestigious Governor’s Awards for Travel and Tourism.

Registration

The registration fee is $250. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of North Dakota’s travel and tourism industry! Please note, no refunds can be issued after April 11, 2025.

Register Today!

*Note: The actual conference sessions will take place at the State Fair Center (2005 E Burdick Expressway) - and please note new hotel information below!

Lodging

Lodging is available at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 2200 E Burdick Expressway, Minot. Conference rate is $94 + tax, per room, per night. Use this link for making hotel reservations: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/TH15F4.

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Registration

Register Today! The Conference supports the state's tourism industry by bringing continuing education, renown speakers, trainers, best practices and peer-to-peer networking in a three-day conference format.

2025 Agenda

The 2025 North Dakota Travel Industry Conference features a full agenda of inspiration, professional development and networking opportunities.

Speakers

The North Dakota Travel Industry Conference has long been known for its topnotch presenters and this year is no exception. Come prepared to learn all the ways you can help make your organization, attraction or event legendary!

Sponsors

Become a Sponsor Today! The conference is fully supported by sponsorships and attendee registration. The businesses and organizations that support the industry and conference offer valuable insights, resources and tools for attendees.

Scholarships

Grant/Scholarship Applications are due by Friday, March 7, 2025. Application will automatically download as a Word document. This should be filled out and submitted to the contacts at the bottom of the form.

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2025 Governor's Travel and Tourism Awards

Submission period has now ended! Deadline to submit nominations was April 1

See you at the Travel Conference in April when we announce the winners! If you have not yet registered for the travel conference, you can do so by clicking the link below!

Register for the Travel Conference today!

Past Governor's Travel and Tourism Award Winners

Since 1996, the North Dakota Tourism Division has presented the Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards in recognition of the passion and dedication of North Dakotans who have contributed to the growth of travel and tourism.

View Past Winners

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