Fall Hospitality and Tourism Summit

WHTC Fall Summit

October 21st and 22nd, 2026 Sheridan, WY

The Fall Hospitality & Tourism Summit is Wyoming’s premier fall event for hospitality and tourism professionals, making it the second-largest industry gathering of the year. This dynamic two-day summit brings together business owners, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Wyoming’s tourism economy. With insightful panel discussions, expert-led sessions, and valuable networking events, this is the place to connect, learn, and collaborate with key decision-makers in the field.

Agenda

October 21st

All events will take place at the Sheridan Inn

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WORTH Board Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Joint lunch for members of the WHTC Board, WHTCEF Board, Wyoming Tourism Board and WORTH Board.

Joint Board Lunch

WHTC Board Meeting

1:15 PM - 4:00 PM

WOT Board Meeting

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Roundtable discussion for all DMO CEO's to share best practices and discuss current challenges.

DMO Round Table

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration

Join us to kick off the Fall Hospitality & Tourism Summit and stick around for a Governor Candidate Meet and Greet.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception

October 22nd

All events will take place at the Sheridan Inn

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Rich Bridger, Mayor of Sheridan

Welcome & Intro

8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

Legislative and Election Update Chris Brown, Executive Director of WHTC

Session

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

The Road Behind Us, The Trail Ahead Domenic Bravo, Executive Director of WOT

Session

To Be Announced

Session

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

Wyoming Legislative Panel Discussion To Be Announced

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Session

From Data to Decisions: Wyoming’s New Tourism Intelligence Dashboard To Be Announced

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Session

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking Lunch

The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund - Benefit to All Wyoming Communities To Be Announced

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Session

Thinking Bigger Locally: Innovation, Projects & Partnerships Shawn Parker, Executive Director of Sheridan County Travel & Tourism

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Session

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

Local and Statewide Potential of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Move to Wyoming To Be Announced

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Session

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception

Join us to wrap up the summit and celebrate the 2026 industry award winners.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dinner & Awards

2025 Presentations

Thank You to Our 2025 Fall Summit Sponsors!

Photo Credit: Wyoming Office of Tourism

Join us for the fall event of the year to support the continued growth of Wyoming’s hospitality & tourism industry!

Note: All WHTC events have a 14-day full refund policy.  If we receive your written cancellation 14 days or more before the event, you will receive a full refund.  Cancellations received less than 14 days from an event will not be refunded.

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