Hyannis, MA: Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll will be among the featured speakers at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Travel & Tourism Industry Forum on Wednesday, March 27th, from 10 AM to 12 PM, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Hyannis.
Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT), will also provide remarks at the forum, an annual event held by the Cape Cod Chamber to discuss issues, trends, and opportunities that impact tourism and business on Cape Cod. This year’s event is expected to welcome more than 150 tourism and hospitality industry professionals, regional business representatives, and community leaders.
“The benefits of the travel and tourism industry to Cape Cod and Massachusetts are significant,” said Fox. “Tourism is an industry that thrives in an environment of collaborative competition, and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism is committed to working with our community partners in ways that will collectively benefit all destinations throughout the Cape Cod region. I am looking forward to participating in the Travel & Tourism Forum and sharing ways in which businesses can engage with us on upcoming marketing initiatives.”
The program will also include an update from Cape Cod Chamber CEO, Paul Niedzwiecki, on the state of Cape Cod’s tourism economy, state budget and legislative developments related to tourism business, and a preview of the Chamber’s 2024 tourism marketing campaign.
“Cape Cod is known around the world as a desirable, unique destination and our region depends on the economic activity that visitors bring,” said Niedzwiecki. “Our tourism economy has proven to be resilient both during and after the pandemic, but looking ahead we face significant challenges. For the many Cape businesses that rely on tourism for their success, we invite you to attend this event and be part of the conversation.”
Advance registration is required to attend the Travel & Tourism Industry Forum, with tickets available at a rate of $15 for Cape Cod Chamber members and $25 for non-members. A continental breakfast is included for attendees. Learn more and register for the event at http://tinyurl.com/TravelTourismForum.
The Travel & Tourism Industry Forum is supported, with generous sponsorship, by the Steamship Authority, Cape Air, and the DoubleTree by Hilton. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for this event, contact Haley@capecodchamber.org.
About the Cape Cod Tourism Industry
Tourism is the third largest industry in Massachusetts and a significant driver of economic activity, producing $69 billion in economic impact statewide. On Cape Cod, the regional tourism economy directly employs 12,000 people and generates $180+ million per year in state and local tax receipts – second only to Greater Boston. To learn more about the vital role of tourism in our regional economy, visit https://www.capecodchamber.org/members/public-policy-and-advocacy/tourism/ and https://www.visitma.com/media-industry-portal/stats-reports/.
About the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1922, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a non-profit, membership-based organization that advocates on behalf of businesses to strengthen and promote regional economic vitality while addressing related cultural, environmental and community concerns. The Chamber serves as Cape Cod’s Regional Tourism Council and supports economic and business development region wide. Visit www.capecodchamber.org to learn more.
