Agenda
Little America Hotel & Resort, Cheyenne
February 22nd - 24th, 2026
PRO TIP: Click on the titles underlined in blue for a glimpse of what you can expect throughout the convention!
February 22
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
WORTH Board Meeting
Big Horn Room
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
WHTCEF Board Meeting
Big Horn Room
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Joint Board Lunch
Sinclair Room
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
WHTC Board Meeting
Big Horn Room
WOT Board Meeting
Cheyenne Room
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
DMO Round Table
Big Horn Room
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Grand Ballroom Hallway and Foyer
Kick off the convention by reconnecting with colleagues and meeting new partners at the Welcome Reception. Enjoy Wyoming-inspired hospitality, great conversation and a relaxed atmosphere as we officially open an unforgettable convention experience.
February 23
Destination Day | Represent your town, county, or business in logoed gear and goods.
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
Welcome
Grand Ballroom
Break Out 1
WY CD
State of the Association
Grand Ballroom
Legislative Update
Grand Ballroom
Break Out 3
WY AB
Break Out 4
WY CD
Grand Ballroom Hallway
Registration
Strolling with Vendors
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Welcome | Join us as we officially kick off the Wyoming Governor’s Hospitality & Tourism Convention with a high-energy Welcome Session that sets the tone for the days ahead. This opening moment brings together hospitality and tourism leaders from across the state to celebrate connection, collaboration, and the shared purpose that drives our industry. Attendees will be warmly welcomed to Cheyenne by Patrick Collins, marking the start of an inspiring and impactful convention experience.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
General Session 1
Grand Ballroom
Meet the New Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism | Fireside chat with Domenic Bravo and Chris Brown
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
Visit the Trade Show
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
General Session 2
Grand Ballroom
Montana Made Me | Flint Rasmussen
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Putting the Heart in Hospitality: Culture, Community, and Purpose-Driven Partnerships in Wyoming | Dan McCoy, Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute; Chris Green, Humanitarian Hotels, Pulte Charitable Foundation
WY AB
Break Out 2
Lodging Tax Boards A to Z | Berkeley Young and Darren Rudloff
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Break
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Grand Ballroom
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
State of the Association | Chris Brown
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Legislative Update | Chris Brown
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Visit the Legislature
Join us at the Capitol. If you choose to stay on-site, visit the Trade Show! Exhibitor booths will be open until 2:30 PM.
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Best Practices to Ensure Immigration Compliance in the Workplace | Samantha Wolfe
DMO 201: From Funding to Function and Then to the Next Level | Jenissa Meredith and Jim Walter
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
Legislative Reception
Join us for an evening of connection and celebration at the Legislative Reception, bringing together hospitality and tourism leaders with state legislators and partners. Enjoy great conversation, Wyoming-inspired hospitality, and live entertainment from the Munsick Boys.
February 24
Be sure to visit the trade show during breaks!
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Registration
Coat Room
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Breakfast
Grand Ballroom
Strolling with Vendors
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome
Grand Ballroom
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session 5
Grand Ballroom
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Break Out 5
WY AB
Work, Travel, Exchange: Unlocking the Benefits of the J-1 Summer Program | Kathy Coleman
Break Out 6
WY CD
Short-Form, Big Impact: Social Media Trends to Inspiring Travel to Wyoming | Sydney Ermers, Crowdriff and Jesse Ryan, Snowday Agency
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
General Session 4
Grand Ballroom
Guardians of the Experience: State Parks, Culture, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife, and the Future of Wyoming’s Tourism Economy | Angela Bruce and Dave Glenn
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Break
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
Grand Ballroom
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Break
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
General Session 3
Grand Ballroom
AI and Tourism: How It’s Changing Travelers and How It’s Changing Our Work | Janette Roush
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
General Session 6
Wyoming Room
Advancing Wyoming: A Bold New Chapter | Domenic Bravo
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Salute to the Industry Gala Reception
Grand Ballroom
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Salute to the Industry Gala
Grand Ballroom
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we close the Wyoming Hospitality & Tourism Coalition’s 75th anniversary celebration in true Wyoming style. This signature Gala honors the recipient of the Big Wyo Award, celebrates the outstanding impact of the WHTC Education Foundation, and recognizes the talent, dedication, and achievements of Wyoming ProStart students. An evening of inspiration, gratitude, and celebration, this final hurrah brings our industry together to honor the past, present, and future of hospitality and tourism in Wyoming.
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