Linda Nazareth
Linda
2020 Schedule of Events
Take a look at this year's schedule.
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8:00am to 11:00am Devos Place Convention Center Recital Hall Other |
Advance registration required. Register here to participate.
Give back to the community with Heart of West Michigan United Way by assembling literacy kits for parents and teachers to use... |
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11:00am to 5:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Other |
Sponsored by Longwoods International
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11:00am to 6:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Tempest
Stop by the Destiny and Mercury Awards Lounge to view our digital awards gallery that showcases submissions from the top three finalists in each category. Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 25, at ESTO's Awards Dinner and Presentation.
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12:00pm to 4:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Closed Meeting |
Sponsored by Sojern
The Destinations Council Board of Advisors' meeting is a time for members to review programs and services, discuss strategy and connect on critical policy issues.
Destinations Council board members only. |
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1:00pm to 5:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Closed Meeting |
Sponsored by Sojern
This meeting for the National Council of State Tourism Directors is a time for members to review programs and services, discuss strategy and connect on critical policy issues.
NCSTD members only. |
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8:00am to 5:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Networking |
Sponsored by Longwoods International
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8:00am to 6:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Other |
Sponsored by Longwoods International
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8:00am to 6:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Other |
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8:00am to 6:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Tempest
Stop by the Destiny and Mercury Awards Lounge to view our digital awards gallery that showcases submissions from the top three finalists in each category. Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 25, at ESTO's Awards Dinner and Presentation.
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9:00am to 12:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Closed Meeting |
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10:15am to 11:45am Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
Sponsored by Exponential
Join the Destinations Council for their annual Ideas and Inspiration session! Learn about the council’s recent engagement programs and newly-released advocacy tools. Then, engage in a discussion with U.S. Travel staff about U.S. Travel’s latest key policy issues. Finally, participate in a moderated...
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12:00pm to 1:30pm Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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1:45pm to 4:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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2:15pm to 4:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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4:15pm to 4:45pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Bandwango
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5:00pm to 6:00pm Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
Sponsored by Destination Analysts
From global economics to climate change to transformed demographics, the travel industry is being buffeted by forces that are creating challenges - and opportunities. In this presentation, economist and futurist Linda Nazareth looks at the trends re-making the industrial landscape, with a view to...
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6:00pm to 7:30pm Networking |
Sponsored by Brand USA
Join us for a delightful summer evening in Grand Rapids. ESTO attendees will enjoy a stunning view of the Grand River and the city paired with some entertainment. Drinks and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
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7:00am to 4:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Other |
Sponsored by Longwoods International
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7:00am to 4:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Other |
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7:00am to 6:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Tempest
Stop by the Destiny and Mercury Awards Lounge to view our digital awards gallery that showcases submissions from the top three finalists in each category. Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 25, at ESTO's Awards Dinner and Presentation.
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7:45am to 8:30am Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
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8:45am to 9:30am Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
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9:30am to 10:30am Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
Sponsored by Matador Network
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10:30am to 10:50am Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Smithsonian Media
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11:00am to 12:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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12:00pm to 1:30pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
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1:45pm to 2:15pm Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
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2:15pm to 3:00pm Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
Sponsored by Entrada Insights
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3:00pm to 3:20pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
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3:30pm to 4:30pm Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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4:45pm to 6:00pm Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
| Time & Location | Session |
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7:30am to 2:00pm Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Other |
Sponsored by Longwoods International
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7:30am to 2:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Other |
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7:30am to 7:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Tempest
Stop by the Destiny and Mercury Awards Lounge to view our digital awards gallery that showcases submissions from the top three finalists in each category. Award winners will be announced on Tuesday, August 25, at ESTO's Awards Dinner and Presentation.
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8:00am to 8:45am Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
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9:00am to 10:00am Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
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10:00am to 10:20am Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Food Network Magazine
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10:30am to 11:30am Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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11:45am to 1:15pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Arrivalist
Enjoy lunch with your colleagues and hear about plans for ESTO 2021 from the future host city and state. The winner of the Meredith Travel Marketing Scholarship and State Tourism Director of the Year will also be announced.
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1:30pm to 2:30pm Devos Place Convention Center General Session |
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2:30pm to 2:50pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
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3:00pm to 4:00pm Devos Place Convention Center Concurrent Session |
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6:00pm to 6:45pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
Sponsored by Experience Grand Rapids
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6:45pm to 9:15pm Devos Place Convention Center Networking |
LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHIGAN
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Don't miss the premier annual learning and knowledge-sharing event for DMOs!
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202.408.8422