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2026 Visitor Services Summit

EXPLORE: Where Community and Experience Connect

July 21, 2026 | Portland, OR, USA

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2026 Visitor Services Summit

Kick off Annual Convention week with a full day of inspiration, innovation and connection at the 2026 Visitor Services Summit.

Designed for visitor experience and community engagement professionals, this immersive gathering explores new and innovative ways to leverage your visitor center as a powerful tool for building brand awareness, strengthening community connections and elevating the destination experience. Re-envision the evolving role of visitor services and discover practical strategies you can put into action right away.

Through interactive sessions and peer-to-peer dialogue, you’ll share key learnings, challenges, successes and best practices with colleagues who understand the vital role visitor services plays in shaping both visitor and resident experience.

Small Destination Scholarships

The Destinations International Foundation is pleased to offer eligible employees of small destination organizations ($3Million or less operating budgets) opportunities for registration scholarships to attend the 2026 Visitor Services Summit, as well as one CDME Summer course.

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DMO Member Rates

Standard Rate (Through June 25)

US$650

Last Chance Rate (Starting June 26)

US$800

DMO Non-Member Rates

Standard Rate (Through June 25)

US$975

Last Chance Rate (Starting June 26)

US$1,125

Partner Rates

Standard Rate

US$650

 

 

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Partners: Please note that a 2026 partnership is required to attend this event, and not all partner tiers are eligible. Member/Non-member rates apply only to destination organizations. Please consult your partnership agreement or contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, July 21

Registration

7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Networking Breakfast

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome and Opening Session

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Networking Break

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

General Session

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Roundtable Discussions

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Networking Lunch

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

General Session

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

General Session

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Networking Break

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Closing General Session

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Location & Travel Information

Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
503.235.7575

45.528135350567, -122.66387899843

The hotel booking link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. Please register for the event prior to booking your room.
The hotel cutoff date is Thursday, June 25th, 2026.

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