Good things will be brewing at the Destinations Wisconsin Fall Conference, November 9 & 10 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee. The conference will offer ideas and inspiration beginning with the State of the American Traveler - Wisconsin Edition keynote address by leading research firm Destination Analysts. Conference sessions will highlight digital marketing, sports tourism, advocacy and DMO roundtables. Visit Milwaukee will host a top-notch marketplace and  reception and a dine-around on Thursday evening. Friday, Wisconsin Department of Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers will be joining us and we will also present the 2023 Wisconsin Trailblazer Awards. 

agenda

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Registration Rates

REGISTER HERE

Please note: Organization must be a dues-paying member of Destinations Wisconsin to qualify for member rate. 

Early Bird Fee | Must Register by October 13, 2023

  • Destinations WI Member Rate - $125 
  • Non-member - $145  

Full Fee | Registration October 14, 2023 and After

  • Destinations WI Member Rate - $145
  • Non-member - $165

One-day Registration and Full-time Student Fee

  •   $90

Cancellation Policy

No refunds will be provided for prepaid registrations after October 31, 2023.

LODging & location

Conference events will be held at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee.  

Book your room at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Conference room rate is $119/night.


sponsor & exhibitor opportunities

Destinations Wisconsin invites you to be an important part of the 2023 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference. Sponsors and exhibitors have the opportunity to network in-person with nearly 200 Wisconsin tourism professionals representing convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce, events, attractions, lodging properties, marketing agencies, restaurants, and more. We offer a variety of sponsorship and exhibitor levels, all designed to provide you great exposure in a fun, educational, small-group atmosphere. 

Secure your spot today! Register online or contact Julia Hertel at jhertel@destinationswisconsin.com or (608) 837-6693.

Opening Luncheon and Keynote Sponsor - $2000 - SOLD

  • Signage at luncheon 
  • Welcome remarks 
  • Complimentary conference registration for two 
company representatives* 
  • Exhibit table with premier placement at Thursday 
evening Marketplace & Reception 
  • Full page ad and logo in conference binder 

  • Logo on conference Website 
  • Listing on conference marketing materials 
  • Exclusive sponsorship 
  • Complimentary 2024 Destinations WI Corporate 
Partnership  

Breakfast Sponsor - $1700 - SOLD

  • Signage at Breakfast
  • Exhibit table with premier placement at Thursday evening Marketplace & Reception
  • Welcome remarks
  • Complimentary conference registration for one company representative*
  • Full page ad and logo in conference notebook
  • Logo on Website
  • Listing on conference marketing materials
  • Exclusive sponsorship

Closing Luncheon Sponsor - $1700 - SOLD

  • Signage at luncheon
  • Exhibit table with premier placement at the Thursday evening Marketplace & Reception
  • Welcome remarks
  • Complimentary conference registration for one company representative*
  • Full page ad and logo in conference notebook
  • Logo on Website
  • Listing on conference marketing materials
  • Exclusive sponsorship

Reception Sponsor - $1200 - SOLD 

  • Signage at Reception
  • Exhibit table at the Thursday evening Marketplace &Reception
  • Complimentary conference registration for one company representative*
  • Full page ad and logo in conference notebook
  • Logo on Website
  • Listing on conference marketing materials
  • 2-sponsor limit

Afternoon or Morning Break Sponsor - $800

  • Signage at Thursday Afternoon or Friday morning break
  • Exhibit table at the Thursday evening Marketplace &Reception
  • Complimentary conference registration for one company representative*
  • Half-page ad and logo in conference notebook
  • Logo on Website
  • Listing on conference marketing materials
  • 4-sponsor limit

Marketplace Exhibitor - $550

  • Logo in conference materials
  • Complimentary registration for one company representative 
  • Exhibitor table at the Thursday evening Marketplace & Reception
  • Optional - Add $150 for an ½ page ad in the conference notebook

Destinations Wisconsin Corporate Partner Option - $350

  • Add $300 to your fee and become a 2024 Destinations Wisconsin corporate partner. Benefits include a presentation opportunity at a 2024 board meeting, a member contact list and your logo and link on DestinationsWisconsin.com.

*Additional company representative registration are offered at a reduced rate of $100

trailblazer awards

Destinations Wisconsin will present awards for the best Wisconsin tourism marketing and partnership campaigns at the Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference. We need your nominations! Learn more and download an entry form at destinationswisconsin.com.

contact us

Contact Julia Hertel, Executive Director of Destinations Wisconsin, with any questions on the 2023 Wisconsin Fall Tourism Conference.

Address

WACVB

PO Box 393 Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Phone

(608) 837-6693

Email

jhertel@destinationswisconsin.com