Visit Idaho Tourism Talks in Idaho Falls

When: March 11, 2026

Time: 9:00am—1:00pm

Reserve your spot to be part of the conversation around the impacts and benefits of tourism to your community. The Visit Idaho Regional Tourism Talks are a half-day event with informational and engaging sessions that bring together the people in tourism, outdoor recreation, economic development, arts, history, culinary and beyond to educate and inspire one another. Everyone involved with or curious about Idaho’s tourism industry is invited and encouraged to attend.

What to expect: 

  • Updates from Visit Idaho on the tourism outlook and promotional efforts from the state level. 
  • Regional speakers with updates on new projects in your area.
  • PR and media relations trends.
  • Plans for Travel With Care, the state’s responsible tourism program, and partner opportunities.
  • Partner resources for The Power of Idaho Tourism, the state’s resource and awareness hub on all things tourism, including new regional infographics and attendee feedback to inform content for future partner toolkits.
  • An engagement and listening session for Visit Idaho and its agency partners to learn more about your destination and business, including what’s new, stories to promote and regional insights. 
  • A grant update for destinations submitting for the 2026 Idaho Travel Council grant. 

Each regional tourism talk will have its own customized agenda.

Click here to see specific agenda for your region’s meeting and to register.

Questions? Please contact Laurie McConnell: Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov