Utah Tourism Industry Coalition

Provo will host the Utah Tourism Conference at the new Utah Valley Convention Center, May 15-17.   To register see the tab, Utah Tourism Conference. 

We appreciate the support of our sponsors & exhibitors :

Sponsors:

Utah Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau

Utah Valley Convention Center

Zions Bank

Provo Marriott

Delta Air Lines

St. George Convention & Tourism Office

Ski Utah

Visit Salt Lake

Salt Lake City International Airport

Moab Area Travel Council

Uintah County Travel & Tourism

Cedar City/Brianhead Tourism Bureau

Orbitz

Meetings Focus West

Park City Chamber/Bureau

Top of Utah (Box Elder & Cache Counties)

Struck – A Creative Agency

Love Communications

Temple Square Hospitality

Temple Square Visitor Activities

Utah Sports Commission

San Juan County Economic Development & Tourism

Utah.com

Exhibitors:

Now Playing Utah

Sunset Magazine

USU University Inn & Conference Center

Trip Advisor

Bureau of Land Management

USDA Forest Service

Backpacker Magazine

National Park Trips

Certified Folder

Madden Media

Outdoor Utah

Utah.com

True West Magazine

Collinson Media & Events

Frontier Airlines

City Creek Center

Provo welcomes visitors!

The UTIC Tourism Conference Committee has been hard at work developing an exciting and relevant agenda for the Utah Tourism Conference, May 15-17 in Provo at the new Utah Valley Convention Center.  Dowload here:  Updated Utah Tourism Conference Agenda

Utah Valley Convention Center

The 2nd Annual UTIC Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with the Utah Tourism Conference at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, May 15-17.  Registration is on-line:  www.utahtourism.org  If you would like to donate, contact info@utahtourism.org  

All proceeds from the auction are dedicated to furthering UTIC’s legislative agenda. 

Our Thanks to the following donors:

All Seasons Adventures

Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn

BrianHead Doubletree Resort & Spa

Canyons Resort

Cedar City-Brianhead Tourism Bureau

Deer Valley Resort

Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce

Grub Steak Restaurant

LaForborn Guest Ranch

Newpark Resort & Hotel

Park City Lodging

Park City Mountain Resort

Red Cliffs Lodge

Snowflower Condominiums

Temple Square Hospitality

Uintah County Travel & Tourism

Utah Shakespeare Festival

Visit Salt Lake

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Western River Expeditions

Preparations are well underway for the 2012 Utah Tourism Conference, and the annual Advertising and Marketing Contest is now open, and nominations are being accepted for the Hall of Fame.

Download the form:  2012 Contest Entry Form

Download the form: 2012 Hall of Fame Nomination Form

To register and for additional information, see the tab Utah Tourism Conference.

We look forward to seeing you in Provo, May 15-17!

Utah Valley Convention Center

We’re excited to meet at the new Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, for the 2012 Utah Tourism Conference, May 15-17.  For registration information, a preliminary agenda and accommodations information, go to the Utah Tourism Conference tab on this website.

If you would like sponsorship or exhibitor information, please e-mail info@utahtourism.org

We hope to see you in Provo for this annual gathering of Utah’s tourism industry!

UTIC's message

UTIC’s annual gathering of the tourism industry on Utah’s Capitol Hill was a great showing of support for tourism economic development.  With over 250 persons in attendance, the industry was united in its support for the Tourism Marketing Performance Fund.

Tourism works

Members of Utah’s legislature attended in record numbers, and Governor Gary Herbert and Lt. Governor Greg Bell as well as members of legislative leadership stopped by.

Governor Herbert stops by at Tourism Day on the Hill

This annual event for Utah’s tourism industry at the Capitol Rotunda will showcase our support for the Tourism Marketing Performance Fund to advertise Utah as a tourism destination.

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Capitol Building Rotunda, Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City

Des Barker & Hans Fuegi

UTIC worked with the US Travel Association to produce a video clip highlighting the importance of tourism to the country and to the state of Utah.  Download the video clip here:  Utah Power of Travel  Use this video to tell the story of tourism to your Board members, staff and elected officials.

US Travel Association has also published a report, “The Power of Travel Promotion” that is full of information regarding the importance of tourism to local, state and our national economy.  Download it here:  USTA Power of Travel Promotion

Register now for UTIC’s annual Tourism Day on the Hill.  This annual event is vital to show Utah Senators and Representatives that the tourism industry in Utah is united in its appreciation for the legislature’s support of the appropriation to the Tourism Marketing Performance Fund.  It also supports our mission of “speaking with one voice” and informing Utah’s elected officials of the importance of tourism economic development in each of Utah’s 29 counties.  Click on the link to download the registration form:   2012 tdh reg copy

Sen. Howard Stephenson, Nathan Rafferty and Dave DeSeelhorst

Joel Racker, Monique Beeley and Marian DeLay at Tourism Day on the Hill

UTIC’s annual “State of the Tourism Industry” white paper is now available, click to download: 2011 State of the Utah Tourism Industry

A quick overview:

*Tourism is an export industry, and creates jobs throughout the entire state.  In 2010, tourism provided a tax burden reduction of $1,012 Utah household.  (Source:  Utah Office of Tourism & Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget)

*In 2009, Utah’s tourism industry generated 120,216 jobs and 2010 figures show a healthy increase to 122,839 jobs.

*Market highlight:  In SL County, meeting and convention center delegate spending and attendance is up 3.5% in 2010 vs 2009

*2010-2011 ski season was the 2nd best ever ski season in Utah, with 4,223,064 skier visits!