Tucson: Live, Work, Play
Visit Tucson's Annual Travel Summit: A community gathering hosted by Visit Tucson, with co-presenters Sun Corridor, Inc. and Rio Nuevo.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tucson Convention Center
Join us October 4 for an engaging presentation, delicious local cuisine, and networking with Tucson’s community leaders who are passionate about Tucson's sustainable growth journey.
Tourism is a significant economic cornerstone of our community, where the needs and wants of residents and visitors intersect and support Tucson’s long-term quality of life and economic prosperity.
Visit Tucson’s tourism marketing and destination stewardship efforts not only attract visitors who spend $2.7 billion in Tucson annually, but also create a significant positive boost to the region’s image for economic development - as a place where people want to live, work, buy a second home, retire, start a business, or go to college.
Tucson: Live, Work, Play is a community event showcasing the dynamic interplay between tourism, economic growth, and community development and how partners are working together to welcome the world to Tucson to strengthen our vibrant community.
Program:
- 3:30-4 p.m. Registration, networking, light appetizers, cash bar
- 4-5 p.m. Program
- Visit Tucson welcome and introductions
- Live: Rio Nuevo District
- Work: Sun Corridor
- Play: Visit Tucson
- Closing – Tying it all together – Community shared value/Live-Work-Play
- 5-6:30 p.m. Reception with appetizers and cash bar
Event Highlights:
- Inspiring Speakers: Joe Snell, President & CEO, Sun Corridor Inc., Edmund Marquez, Rio Nuevo District, and Felipe Garcia, President & CEO, Visit Tucson, will share their insights. Learn how Tucson's growth story is paving the way for a bright future.
- Culinary Adventures: Savor tasty bites showcasing Tucson's vibrant food scene.
- Networking Opportunities: Forge connections with professionals, entrepreneurs, and community advocates who are passionate about nurturing Tucson's growth while preserving its unique character.
Eat & Drink
Find legendary flavors and see why Tucson is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
City of Gastronomy
Tucson’s culinary history goes back thousands of years and our local restaurants are still finding…
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