October 22, 2025 - October 24, 2025
2025 TTRA CenStates Chapter Annual Conference
October 22-24, 2025
Weber’s Boutique Hotel & Restaurant – Ann Arbor, MI
Calling all travel industry leaders, researchers, and innovators! Join us in Ann Arbor from October 22-24, 2025 for the CenStates Chapter of the Travel & Tourism Research Association’s Annual Conference.
Discover the vibrant city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, where innovation meets tradition. Explore world-class museums, charming shops, and renowned universities. All while we take a deep dive into the latest trends and insights shaping the future of travel.
Network with fellow professionals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and gain cutting-edge research to propel your destination or business forward. Whether you’re focused on sustainable tourism, attracting new demographics, or leveraging technology to enhance the travel experience, this conference has something for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- In-depth Discussions: Engage in conversations that challenge and provoke thought.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, innovators, and researchers.
- Latest Research: Gain insights from cutting-edge research to drive your business or destination forward.
- Focus Areas: From sustainable tourism to leveraging technology, there’s something for every focus area.
REGISTER FOR THE CENSTATES CONFERENCE
Registration Includes:
Join us at the 2025 TTRA CenStates Annual Conference in Ann Arbor, MI, from October 22-24.
This event is an excellent opportunity for travel and tourism professionals to learn, network, and share insights. Secure your spot today and be part of this impactful event.
- Access to all sessions
- Networking events
- Conference materials
Registration Rates:
- TTRA Member: $425
- Early Bird Rate*: $399
- Non-Member: $475
- Early Bird Rate*: $449
- Student TTRA Member: $125
- Student Non-Member: $175
- Full-Time Professor with Student: $349
*Early Bird Pricing is available through August 8, 2025!
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Sessions and Speakers TBA
Wednesday, October 22
3:00 PM: Optional Pre-Conference Activity
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome Reception and Academic Papers
Thursday, October 23
7:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Sessions
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Offsite Walk the Talk (transportation will be provided)
7:00 PM: Dine-Around (at attendee’s expense)
Friday, October 24
7:45 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Sessions
Call for Presenters!
The TTRA CenStates Chapter Board is searching for submissions from travel and tourism research practitioners for presentation, discussion, and panel topics for the 2025 CenStates Annual Conference.
We invite all to submit topics that feature insights that inform the travel and tourism industry at the national or local level.
If you have a topic you’d like to learn more about, but are unsure who would be the presenter, please still submit the topic. The committee will take this into consideration when planning for future content.
Call for Academic Papers and Research!
Do you have original research you want to share with participants from destination marketing organizations, academia, government agencies, marketers and other travel industry professionals?
During the conference, an idea fair will take place, providing selected individuals with the opportunity to showcase their research findings and engage in idea exchange with industry professionals. Submissions are being accepted until August 15, 2025.
Sponsor the 2025 TTRA CenStates Annual Conference!
Central States TTRA has created a conference where attendees are open and willing to share with one another. By sponsoring this event, you will raise your visibility and have the ability to reach out and connect with so many different individuals and organizations spread out across a major part of the United States.
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Conference Accommodations
Hotel Reservations
Restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI. Hotel reservations can be made online by clicking the link below or by calling the hotel at 734.769.2500 and ask for the TTRA conference rate. Our conference rates are $139/night for a standard one bed hotel room and $169/night for a double bed hotel room.
If prompted, please enter 4973077 as the room block code
Questions?
Contact Sam Jankowski at censtates@ttra.com
We can’t wait to see you there!