General Information

The Wisconsin Governor's Conference on Tourism – WIGCOT 2022 – is here and we have some final tips as you pack your bags and plan your travels. 

Where to go:

All Roads Lead to Madison!
The 2022 Governor's Conference on Tourism will be held at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. Click here for directions. 

What to wear:

·         Sunday’s Opening Reception is Game Night – dress casual and come ready to play.

·         Business casual is suggested for all Monday meeting sessions.

·         Tuesday has been designated "Wear Your Pride Day!" Represent your organization and wear your logo apparel.

·         The Governor’s Dinner and Awards Celebration on Tuesday night suggests business or semi-formal/cocktail attire.

Agenda Highlights:

First-Timers Reception - Sunday
Are you new to the tourism industry or attending your first WIGCOT? Join our team and other first-timers to learn more about Travel Wisconsin, how we reach travelers and what resources we have available for you. We’ll also share an overview of Department of Tourism grant opportunities and insight into the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Stick around after the presentation to mingle with staff and peers.

Opening Reception - Sunday
We know this group is always up for a little spirited competition!  From Bingo to Euchre, you can play as a team or join-in on your own. Not the competitive type? Not to worry! The Opening Reception is your chance make connections with tourism partners from around the state and celebrate being together. Munch on typical game-day fare with an available cash bar.

Governor's Tourism Award Nominee Breakfast - Tuesday
Join us as we recognize the tourism industry's finest at the Governor's Tourism Awards Nominee Breakfast. We will honor the hard work of all the 2022 Award entries, so you can learn why their colleagues nominated them. 

Governor's Dinner and Awards Celebration - Tuesday
We look forward to seeing you all at the Governor's Dinner and Awards Celebration to applaud 2022 award recipients and commemorate a successful WIGCOT 2022.

Additional details:

Parking
https://www.mononaterraceparking.com/

Bus/Shuttle Information
Complimentary shuttle buses will run during peak times - in the morning before breakfast and again at the end of the day.  Buses will run between the Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison Concourse Hotel and Park Hotel.

Sunday, Mar 13

WIGCOT app 
To access the app: Open bit.ly/22wig in your device's web browser. Select your browser's "Add to Home Screen" option to add the WIGCOT app icon to your home screen. To access personalized features, log-in using the email address and password you provided at registration. Most of the app's features are available without logging in. When the conference is over, simply delete the app.

You can find additional WIGCOT information on our website and on the printed program provided at registration.

WIGCOT on Social Media
Share your experiences and photos on social media using #WIGCOT2022

Stay Healthy
We know the health and wellness of our tourism industry is critical to continued recovery from this pandemic. Thank you for playing an active role in keeping yourself and others safe. While masks are not required based on Dane County’s COVID-19 protocols, we encourage you to keep a mask with you to use based on your preference. We’ve learned people’s approach to this pandemic is individual, and we ask that you respect others’ personal decisions for masking and distancing. Seating arrangements have been expanded to allow for more distancing. Extra masks will be available at the registration counters on the 4th floor. We encourage participants to wash hands frequently and make use of sanitation stations.

Spring Ahead
Sunday is Daylight Saving Time! Remember to reset your clocks so you don’t miss a minute of WIGCOT 2022.