2021 CenStates TTRA Conference 

Are you longing to meet (safely!) face-to-face with your tourism colleagues and friends? Yearning for the opportunity to share experiences, ideas and solutions? Hoping to meet and learn from DMO professionals and other tourism experts? Then join us in person for the 2021 CenStates Travel and Tourism Research Conference!

• Connect with Midwest travel and tourism professionals in person
• Explore marketing, research and development trends, tactics and tools
• Meet and learn from DMO colleagues and other tourism experts
• Experience real-life examples and case studies of recovery and change

CenStates Travel & Tourism Research Association, the Stoney Creek Hotel and St. Joseph CVB are fully committed to conducting a successful, productive and safe conference for all. We will adhere to the most up-to-date CDC-recommended practices at the time of the conference to create a safe, secure and enjoyable event for all attendees. 

Conference Schedule

Wednesday, November 3

5:30 pm Opening Reception

Thursday, November 4

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Program Sessions

4:00 - 7:00 pm Walk the Talk

Friday, November 5

8:00 am - 12:00 pm Program Sessions

Check out the schedule and sessions here!

Conference Registration

The CenStates conference is known as the affordable, regional conference where attendees are open and willing to share with one another. Discounts available for TTRA members but reasonable rates for all. With so many uncertainties, CenStates is offering a full refund of your conference registration if you cancel your registration by October 25.

Register Now!

Hotel Reservations

The Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center is 30 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport in historic St. Joseph, MO located just north of Kansas City. Overnight accommodations are an affordable $99 plus tax per night. Make your reservations below to receive the special CenStates TTRA rate. Or call 1-800-659-2220 and ask for the CenStates TTRA block. 

Make Hotel Reservations

Other Information

Interested in Sponsorship? Here are the sponsorship opportunities and benefits. Sign up today!

Questions? Please contact Cathi Wineland at 317-250-7846 or censtates@ttra.com.

 Thank You to Our Sponsors!