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Visit Grand Junction to Speak at World Tourism Day Event
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. September 26, 2024
On World Tourism Day (September 27, 2024), Elizabeth Fogarty, Director at Visit Grand Junction, will appear at 24 Hours of Travel Innovations to share a creative use of data to support Destination Management strategies with an international audience of travel and tourism professionals. Register for the free online event and view the schedule of speakers. As the name suggests, 24 Hours of Travel Innovations will showcase 24 hours of keynotes, panel discussions, and case studies about the latest innovations in tourism, travel, and communities.
Visit Grand Junction’s marketing strategies are guided by destination management principles to preserve, protect, and enhance the destination for future generations. Elizabeth Fogarty, Director of Visit Grand Junction shared, “We see Grand Junction not just as a beautiful destination, but a valuable partner we are privileged to protect. We strive to achieve the rare balance between achieving success and being good stewards of the destination.”
Elizabeth Fogarty stated, “Visit Grand Junction is excited to be a part of the 24 Hours of Travel Innovation. It represents the success of our community’s vision and their involvement in developing the brand in a responsible and sustainable way. Destination Management is the foundation upon which we have built the brand. This ensures we enhance the quality of life for residents while delivering exceptional experiences for guests.” Visit Grand Junction is the only Colorado destination featured in the 24 Hours of Travel Innovation. Other Colorado locations are listed on the Travel Innovation website.
This event unleashes the best knowledge and proven solutions from around the world to take on challenges that the tourism industry manages. Travel and tourism professionals, and those working to make changes in their own communities, are invited to attend. Registration for this online event is free.
Destination Think is producing 24 Hours in Travel Innovation with destination leaders from across the globe. This initiative fosters a powerful collaboration aimed at driving tourism innovation by leveraging collective experience and expertise to identify and implement advancements in travel.
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About Visit Grand Junction
Visit Grand Junction, a Destination Marketing Organization, is a department of the City of Grand Junction. Funded by a lodging tax paid by out-of-town guests, Visit GJ deploys marketing targeted toward potential visitors outside the area to promote travel and tourism to Grand Junction, thereby providing for a sustainable and consistent economy and enhanced quality of life for residents. Visitor spending accounts for one-third of the city’s sales tax revenue, which provides funding for public safety, infrastructure, and other city services. Learn more at VisitGrandJunction.com.