# Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism

- Dates: 16 September 2026 to 18 September 2026
- Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center, Gatlinburg, United States
- Address: 234 Airport Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3324 United States
- Organiser: Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association (TNHTA)
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality

## About

The Governor's Conference on Hospitality and Tourism (Gov Con) is an annual Tennessee conference produced by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. It brings together representatives of the state's travel and tourism industry. It is for registered attendees.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.tnhta.org/events/governors-conference-on-hospitality-and-tourism-2026)
- [Registration](https://www.tnhta.org/events/governors-conference-on-hospitality-and-tourism-2026/register)
- [Call for speakers](https://form.jotform.com/250576360941055) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Education
- Travel & Tourism
- Marketing

## Speakers

- Brittany Barragan, Director of Education & Events, Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association

## Sponsors and partners

- Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

## Ticket pricing

USD 225 to 590

## Where to stay

- **Microtel Inn & Suites**: 80 m from the venue, 211 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/microtel/gatlinburg-tennessee/microtel-inn-and-suites-gatlinburg/overview)
  - Phone: +1-865-325-2039
- **Reagan Resorts Inn**: 80 m from the venue, 938 Parkway, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.reaganinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-865-436-5607
- **Summit Manor Condominiums**: 100 m from the venue, 110 Bon Air Lane, Gatlinburg, 37738
- **Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg**: 170 m from the venue, 125 Leconte Creek Road, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.choicehotels.com/tennessee/gatlinburg/quality-inn-hotels/tn368?mc=llgoxxpx)
  - Phone: +1-865-277-6311
- **Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 322 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/gatlinburg/gktex/hoteldetail)
- **Hampton Inn Gatlinburg**: 220 m from the venue, 967 Parkway, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gatbghx-hampton-gatlinburg/)
  - Phone: +1 865-436-4878
- **Courtyard Gatlinburg Downtown**: 220 m from the venue, 315 Airport Road, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/gtlcy)
  - Phone: +1-865-436-2008
- **Country Inn & Suites, Gatlinburg**: 260 m from the venue, 421 Reagan Lane, Gatlinburg, 37738
  - [Hotel website](https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/country-inn-gatlinburg-tn)
  - Phone: +1 865-412-1004

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #govcon2026

- [Governor's Conference on Hospitality & Tourism](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDWjf94tH_8)
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