Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference
Program Summary
The Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference is an annual three-day event for tourism professionals and industry leaders to learn and network. Participants assess current activities and find new approaches to market the state, locales, and businesses. Speakers from throughout the country will challenge and inspire attendees. If you would like to host a future Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference, please email Altitude Events.
Save the Date: Gov Con 2025
October 22-October 24, 2025
Hotel Polaris, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Overview
Type: Conference
For: Tourism professionals
Date: October 22-24, 2025
OEDIT division: Colorado Tourism Office
Registration for the 2025 Conference will open in July 2025. For additional conference information check out the 2025 Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference website and subscribe to our Tourism Tuesday newsletter for more updates.
2025 sponsorship opportunities will be available Spring 2025.
The Governor’s Awards for Outstanding Colorado Tourism Efforts honor individuals and organizations by recognizing excellence in the Colorado tourism industry. Awards are presented at the Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference each fall during an awards ceremony. For more information please visit the awards page.
The Colorado Tourism Office offers two scholarships to help tourism professionals and students offset the cost of attending the conference for the first time.
The Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference Professional Scholarship helps tourism professionals attend the Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference (Gov Con) for the first time. The scholarship includes conference registration and hotel. All other expenses and transport are the scholarship recipient's responsibility.
The Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference Student Scholarship helps college and university students attend the Governor's Tourism Conference (Gov Con) for the first time. Students interested in travel and tourism will learn about the industry, develop their skills, and network with industry professionals.
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