Join us for the 2026 Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference (KTIAC) this November 11-13 in downtown Lexington at the Central Bank Center! The Commonwealth's only annual statewide conference on tourism, KTIAC delivers dynamic and diverse learning experiences with visionary speakers, ample networking opportunities, time to connect with key industry suppliers, and a whole lot of fun! Open to all tourism professionals and exhibitors, this premier three-day conference offers opportunities to enhance your professional and personal development while creating lasting and meaningful partnerships within the Kentucky and national travel industry.

For an industry and family of professionals that thrive on people-to-people contact, the Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference is a time of reunion, celebration and a collaborative look to the future.

Conference Venue

With the exception of the Wednesday, November 11 local activities, all conference events will take place at the Central Bank Center in Lexington. 

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Registration

Registration covers all official conference sessions, activities and meal functions, with the exception of Bowling for Bourbon. To be eligible for the KTIA Member rate, you must be a current KTIA member.

DELEGATE REGISTRATION

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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

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The Kentucky Travel Industry Annual Conference Trade Show gives industry suppliers excellent exposure and access to leaders and key team members from all sectors of Kentucky’s travel & tourism industry. The tradeshow will be open throughout November 12 & 13 and includes tradeshow breaks as well as a tradeshow special reception. Click below to reserve additional add-on's to your booth such as electricity. Note that when asked for your booth number, please indicate TBD.

Exhibitor Services

With Exhibitor Registration, you receive:

• 8’ x 10’ exhibit space (includes 6’ skirted table plus (2) chairs)
• Listing in exhibitor section of printed program including logo, company description and contact information.
• Admission to all conference sessions, events and meal functions, with the exception of Bowling for Bourbon
• Excel database of conference delegates post-conference (and prior if requested)

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Full Refund: Cancellation notices submitted by October 5, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT. 
• 25% Refund: Cancellation notices submitted between October 6 – 23, 11:59 p.m. EDT. 
• No refund: Cancellation notices submitted on or after October 24. 

Cancellation requests should be emailed to Sarah Brock. Refunds will be processed within 30 days.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Maximize your exposure at this year’s conference through a sponsorship! KTIA sponsorships allow partners to connect, educate, and positions you as a highly valued partner while demonstrating support of the Kentucky tourism industry. Sponsors receive value-driven opportunities for visibility and exposure while building and enhancing key relationships with new and existing clients.

Email Hank Phillips at [email protected] for any questions and to secure a sponsorship.

2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

Schedule

See below for a preliminary conference schedule. A more detailed schedule will be shared in the coming weeks. 

2026 Preliminary Schedule

Bowling for Bourbon

Attendee favorite, Bowling for Bourbon, promises to deliver thrills, strikes and a whole lot of fun! All bowling skill levels are welcome! 

The 2026 Bowling for Bourbon event will take place Wednesday, November 11 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Because the event is only for annual conference attendees, please register for the conference prior to submitting your bowling registration. Click below to learn more.

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Hotels

The Hyatt Regency Downtown (attached to the Central Bank Center) and the Hilton Lexington/Downtown, both located in the heart of downtown Lexington are the official 2026 conference hotels. We also have a small room block at 21c Lexington.

To ensure the conference rate, please refer to information below. 

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Voluntourism

Join fellow attendees on Wednesday, November 11 for a service project at The Lexington Rescue Mission, whose mission is to fulfill the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of hurting people in the greater Lexington area. They accomplish this by providing services such as meals, clothing, housing, addiction recovery, job training, and street outreach.

Participants will have the opportunity to help with various projects including meal preparation/serving, clean-up project, sorting of donated items, organizing furniture storage area, landscaping, painting, and other areas in need. ​A continental breakfast will be served in Main Street Lobby at the CBC prior to departing for service project​.

The deadline to register is Friday, October 30.

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City Tours

Conference attendees have the opportunity to partake in one of two city tours on Wednesday, November 11, sponsored by VisitLEX. The deadline to register for both is Friday, October 30. 

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Traverse Awards

The 2026 Traverse Awards for Excellence in Kentucky Tourism celebrates and honors the talent, creativity and effectiveness in marketing and destination enhancement of KTIA members. The significance of the awards will be underscored by a day of announcements on Thursday, November 12. Thank you to everyone who submitted!

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Attire

• Local Activities (City Tours, Voluntourism, Bowling for Bourbon, Icebreaker) – Casual
• Gala Reception & Dinner – Semi-formal
• All Other Conference Events – Business Casual

Questions

Contact Sarah Brock with any questions.