April 9, 2026
Call for Proposals: Host the 2028 Marketing Outlook Forum
Full details, requirements, and evaluation criteria are outlined in the RFP: DOWNLOAD PDF
The Travel and Tourism Research Association invites destinations across the United States to submit proposals to host the 2028 Marketing Outlook Forum, taking place in late January or early February 2028.
The Marketing Outlook Forum is TTRA’s leading conference focused on travel forecasting, economic outlook, and marketing insights. The event brings together a highly engaged audience of senior leaders from destination marketing organizations, state and provincial tourism offices, research partners, and industry suppliers.
Rooted in TTRA’s commitment to advancing the strategic use of research, MOF is where data meets decision-making, and where meaningful industry connections take shape.
Why Host MOF
Hosting the Marketing Outlook Forum offers your destination a platform to:
- Welcome more than 200 influential tourism professionals
- Build relationships with industry decision-makers
- Showcase your destination’s strengths, story, and visitor experience
- Align your brand with thought leadership and forward-looking insights
Beyond visibility, hosting MOF is a chance to play an active role in shaping an experience that reflects the best of our industry, collaborative, insightful, and engaging.
What We Are Looking For
TTRA is seeking:
- A U.S.-based host destination
- A committed destination partner to support planning and execution
- A hotel property that meets room block and meeting space requirements
- Competitive pricing across guest rooms, meeting space, food and beverage, and AV
Destinations that demonstrate strong local support, accessibility, and a high-quality attendee experience will be well positioned.
Key Dates
- Proposal deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
How to Submit
Complete bid packages should include both destination and hotel information and be submitted to:
Elizabeth Pike
ep***@**ra.com
248-708-8872
Full details, requirements, and evaluation criteria are outlined in the RFP: DOWNLOAD PDF