2026 Conference on Travel Schedule

Please note this is a rough layout of the 2026 Conference schedule. This schedule is subject to change.

Day One: Wednesday, Oct. 7

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Registration Open

5 - 5:25 p.m.
New Attendee Welcome

5:30 - approximately 9 p.m.
Reception, Dinner & Leadership Gala

Immediately following dinner
Live Media Auction
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Day Two: Thursday, Oct. 8

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration Open

8 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast

9 - 10 a.m.
Keynote

10 - 10:08 a.m.
Networking Break

10:10 - 11 a.m.
Professional Development Breakouts

11:05 - 11:50 a.m.
Professional Development Breakouts


11:50 a.m. - noon
Networking
Learn the latest from media representatives. Plus, take this chance to network with industry colleagues.

Noon - 1:20 p.m.
RUBY Awards Luncheon
Celebrate award-winning marketing and promotional accolades during the RUBY Award Luncheon.

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.
Ohio Travel Association Annual Meeting: A Year in Review
Ballroom

1:55 - 2:15 p.m.
Networking Break

2:16 - 3:05 p.m.
Professional Development Breakouts

3:05 - 3:55 p.m.
Professional Development Breakouts

4 - 4:15 p.m.
Networking
Learn the latest from media representatives. Plus, take this chance to network with industry colleagues.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Evening Celebration

 

Day Three: Friday, Oct. 9

All Friday events will take place in the ballroom

8 - 9 a.m.
Breakfast

***Please be aware that the following is a continuous running schedule. Events will occur consecutively, so make sure to arrive in the ballroom to ensure you don't miss any of the morning presentations or the keynote speaker.


Ohio Tourism Leadership Academy (OTLA) 2026 Graduation Ceremony


Installation of 2026-27 OTA Board President


Emerging Leader Award Recognition
Sponsored by: Destination Mansfield.
Trophy Sponsored by: Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau


Keynote


Closing Remarks