Announcing Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event!
We’re excited to invite you to Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event. Together, we’ll celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and honor the incredible industry professionals whose passion and dedication drive the success of Central Florida’s tourism community. This special gathering will highlight the people, partnerships, and progress that make our destination thrive.
Register TodayEvent Details
When
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Where
Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse | Valencia Ballroom
9800 International Dr, Orlando, Florida, 32819, USA
Parking
Complimentary self-parking is available in the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse Parking Lot.
Travel Is Essential: Championing the Industry’s Future
Join us for a chance to hear from our guest speaker, Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, where he serves as the leading advocate for the $1.3 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry.
As president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, Freeman serves as the leading advocate for the $1.3 trillion U.S. travel and hospitality industry. He is focused on advancing the industry’s full recovery from COVID‑19, strengthening its competitiveness, and positioning travel as a critical driver of economic growth in the United States. Freeman also served as COO of U.S. Travel from 2011–2013, helping secure passage of the bipartisan Travel Promotion Act and contributing to the creation of TSA PreCheck. A veteran association executive, Freeman is known for driving organizational growth and securing major policy victories across multiple industries.
Schedule
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Time |
Event |
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Registration & Networking |
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12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Visit Orlando’s Travel & Tourism Event |
Rates
For answers to event questions, please contact MemberEvents@VisitOrlando.com.