CONFERENCE LOCATION

PAROQUET SPRINGS CONFERENCE CENTRE
395 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

REGISTRATION

Registration covers all official conference sessions, activities and meal functions. 
 

DELEGATE REGISTRATION

Conference - 1st Delegate $175
Conference - Additional Delegate $175
 
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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION

The Spring Travel Forum Trade Show gives industry suppliers unmatched exposure and access to attendees from the full spectrum of the industry and key industry leaders.  

With Exhibitor Registration, you receive:

  • 8’ x 10’ exhibit spaces (includes 6’ 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
  • Special Trade Show breaks with all delegates
  • Excel database of conference delegates
Exhibitor (STF Only) - 1st Delegate $475
Exhibitor - Additional Delegate $175
Exhibitor (STF/KTIAC Combo) - MEMBER Rate $850
Exhibitor (STF/KTIAC Combo) - NON-MEMBER Rate $1050
 
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SHIPPING 

If you wish to send materials to the center prior to the conference, note that packages can arrive no earlier than 72 hours prior. Ship materials to the address below.

Attention: KTIA
Company Name
395 North Joe B hall
Shepherdsville Ky 40165 

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Full Refund: Cancellation notices submitted by April 25, 2022 11:59 p.m. EDT. 
  • 25% Refund: Cancellation notices submitted between April 26 – May 10, 11:59 p.m. EDT. 
  • No refund: Cancellation notices submitted on or after May 11. 

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

SCHEDULE

All conference events will take place at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre unless noted otherwise. Shepherdsville is in the Eastern Time Zone.

2022 Schedule

SPONSORSHIPS

KTIA sponsorships allow partners to connect, educate, and demonstrate support of the Kentucky travel and tourism industry while building and enhancing key relationships with new and existing clients. Email Hank Phillips at [email protected] to secure your sponsorship today.

2022 Sponsorship Opportunities
 

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Sleep Inn & Suites and the Country Inn & Suites are the official 2022 Spring Travel Forum hotels. Both are within walking distance to the conference center. To ensure the conference rate, please refer to information below.

CONFERENCE HOTELS

SLEEP INN & SUITES
130 Spring Pointe Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Rate: $99 + tax
Reservation Deadline: May 10

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COUNTRY INN & SUITES
400 Paroquet Springs Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Rate: $99.49 +tax
Phone: 502-543-8400
Code: KTIA

OTHER OPTIONS

SUPER 8 (EXIT 117)
275 Keystone Crossroads Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Rate: $89 +tax
Phone: (502) 215-4762
Code: KTIA

HAMPTON INN EXPRESS BROOKS, KY (EXIT 121)
180 Willabrook Drive
Brooks, KY 40109
Phone: (502) 957-5050
Rate: $119.99 plus tax
Code: KTIA

PRE-CONFERENCE LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES

For a little extra fun, take advantage of the following specials by being the first to contact Troy Beam at 502.543.1901 or [email protected]

  • The first 20 KTIA members to contact me receive a complimentary Beam Tasting on May 24th at 3pm.
  • The first 20 KTIA members to contact me receive a free attraction ticket to Kart Kountry.
  • The first six KTIA members to contact Troy Beam receive a complimentary ‘Beam Made Bourbon Tour’ on May 25th at 9:30am.

ATTIRE

Local Activities (including Icebreaker) – Casual
All Other Conference Events – Business Casual

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

For members enrolled in the Certified Kentucky Tourism Professional (CKTP) Program, there will be various opportunities to earn credits towards your certification at the conference including a field visit. Please see below for details. Note that this field visit is free for all CKTP enrollees.

2022 Spring CKTP Field Visit
Date: May 24
Location: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

2022 CKTP Breakfast
Date: May 25
Details to Come

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ABOUT THE SPRING TRAVEL FORUM

This two day event provides our members with opportunities to network with media representatives and colleagues from across the state as well as to receive professional development through presentations from some of the travel industries leading researchers. KTIA's goal is for each member to leave enlightened and rejuvenated, with a better understanding of the travel and tourism industry and how to plan for the future.