STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — The 2018 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference is coming to Stevens Point later this week.
Starting on Thursday, November 8th and running through Friday, November 9th at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center in Stevens Point, the 2018 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference will highlight the current state of tourism in Wisconsin.
Julia Hertel the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau, describes the different subjects the over 200 people from the Wisconsin Tourism industry will be learning over the two days. “They’re going to be learning the latest trends and issues that are happening in the tourism industry.”
This is the first time the convention has been held in Stevens Point in over ten years. Hertle explains why the Bureau chose Stevens Point to hold the event this year. “They get to showcase what Stevens Point has to offer. And I know there are several different breweries and spirits businesses that they will be highlighted to us. So I think the combination of the facility and the host, and the opportunity to enjoy Stevens Point.”
She says the conference can also be important for regular residents to see how the industry is bringing more people to the state. “It’s an opportunity to really highlight all the wonderful things that are happening in the tourism industry. And how to bring even more tourism to the state of Wisconsin.”
Keynote speakers at the event include David Rendall and Secretary Klett of the Wisconsin Tourism Board. Local hospitality and tourism partners will participate in the event from Thursday through Friday.
