Blizzard Reimagined 2025

What is Blizzard Reimagined?

Blizzard Reimagined is a professional development conference for tourism / destination marketing organizations (CVBs, chambers of commerce, regional tourism organizations, etc.) within Tennessee. Programming includes educational and networking opportunities. Join us February 11-12, 2025 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs!

Registration Now OPEN!

Standard Attendee Registration: We're excited to offer an early bird rate of $99 until December 31, 2024. Starting January 1, registration will be $119.

Exhibitor/Vendor Registration: $250 which includes a vendor table to showcase your product or service to attendees.

Registration will close for all categories on January 31.

Lodging

Room Block at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs is $179 per night.

Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067

Room block closes on January 20, 2025.

Programming/Agenda

Tuesday, February 11 (listed in Central Time)

Optional 10:00 - 12:00: Pre-Conference TDTD One-On-Ones *Appointment Required*
Members of TDTD will be available to meet with you one-on-one in 20 minute appointments related to the following topics: Grants, Welcome Centers, Marketing & Digital Strategy, Marketing Co-Ops, Social Media, Outreach & Initiatives, Communications & PR, Rural, Outdoor Tourism & Bill Dance Signature Lakes, Travel Trade Sales, Data & Research, and Commissioner Ezell.
Request your appointment by emailing Andi Grindley. Requests will be handled in the order received.

12:00 - 1:30: Opening Lunch & Keynote - Maura Gast: "At the Table" or "On the Menu" - Where would YOU rather be?
The battle for relevance for Destination Organizations has never been more urgent than it is today. From state capitols to town halls, everyone is looking for dollars from every corner. And often, visitor-generated revenues become easy targets. In this session, Maura Gast will lead you through the history of our industry, how it influenced our growth as Destination Organizations, but also how we let ourselves lose sight of it along the 100+ year way. As she introduces her "Building Blocks" (often referred to as the industry's Circle of Life), she'll show how we can use that history and its lessons to get off the menu and back to the leadership table in community discussions.

1:30 - 2:00: Break

2:00 - 3:30: Keynote Session - Derek Young: "Simplify Your Success!"
Leave this session inspired how to elevate your commitment, performance, and impact through a focus on legacy, heightened interpersonal skills, and greater self-care.

3:30 - 3:45: Break

3:45 - 4:30: Session: Event Recruitment: "RFPs & Bids & Fees, Oh My!"
In this session, we'll discuss best practices for recruiting tourism events for your destination. Learn about the RFP and how to respond to fee and service requests that fit within your DMO's business.

4:30 - 5:30: Reception with Vendors
Join for a networking reception with participating vendors to learn about their products, programs and services.

6:15 - 7:30: Dinner & TN Dept. of Tourist Development Updates with Commissioner Ezell