Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism
DATE: August 12-14, 2026
The Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism is the premier education and information-sharing event in the state for travel professionals and destination marketers. The conference provides its attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers, learn from industry experts, draw inspiration from nationally renowned speakers and discover the latest in destination marketing techniques.
All conference details are below.
Questions? Please contact us at info@azgcot.com
Registration
Early Bird Registration (available until May 31, 2026): $425
Full Conference Registration: $500
To register for the event, visit: https://register6.net/GCOT/
Accommodations
This year’s conference will be hosted by the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort and Spa, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745.
- Room Rate: $149 plus taxes plus $15 resort fee. Rate is available 3 days before and after the conference, based on availability.
- Room Rate Cutoff: July 20, 2026
- Parking Rate: $5 per night
To book hotel rooms, visit: https://book.passkey.com/go/ArizonaGovernorsConference
Awards Nominations
Governor’s Tourism Awards Celebration
The Governor’s Tourism Awards Celebration is where we recognize the outstanding destination marketers, innovators and ambassadors of the Arizona tourism industry . This sit-down plated dinner affair is a wonderful celebration of our industry and an opportunity to network with fellow attendees, sponsors and exhibitors. We look forward to recognizing the excellence in Arizona’s tourism industry during the special evening event.
Nomination Information Coming Soon.
Conference Schedule - TBD
Wednesday, August 12
Thursday, August 13
Friday, August 14
Sponsors
Sponsors and Exhibitor
We are excited to welcome sponsors and exhibitors for the 2026 Governor’s Conference on Tourism. As a sponsor of the conference, you have the opportunity to be among 500+ decision-makers, industry leaders and attendees connected to the Arizona travel and tourism industry.
View the 2026 conference sponsorship packets to get started.
