Louisville Tourism Corporate

Louisville Tourism Corporate Sharing news and updates regarding upcoming conventions and local hospitality industry initiatives.

Louisville Tourism is a destination marketing organization with more than 800 business members. Its mission is to enhance the local economy by marketing the Louisville area as the premier destination for conventions, meetings, events, and leisure travel. This page is intended for our partner businesses and Louisville's tourism and hospitality community. For leisure and travel inspiration, see Facebook.com/GoToLouisville. To learn more about our Louisville Tourism partnership program and the marketing benefits provided go to https://www.gotolouisville.com/partners

July’s Hospitality Showcase was a great success, featuring several business from all over the city to share about their ...
07/29/2026

July’s Hospitality Showcase was a great success, featuring several business from all over the city to share about their products and services with Louisville Tourism staff.

Thank you to the following for presenting:
- Rail Explorers: Bluegrass Division
- Onyx and Amber
- Old Fashioned Express
- KMAC Museum
- Jazz It Up Decor
- Lalai Day Spa
- Blackacre Conservancy
- Secret Recipe
- Inspire Solutions

Thank you to Secret Recipe for providing breakfast!

Last week, Governor Andy Beshear announced that 2025 was the best year ever for Kentucky Tourism, receiving 81.1 million...
06/17/2026

Last week, Governor Andy Beshear announced that 2025 was the best year ever for Kentucky Tourism, receiving 81.1 million travelers to the commonwealth and generating a state-wide economic impact of $14.6 billion, 30% of which Louisville was responsible for.

"Tourism is about more than visitation–it's about telling Kentucky's story. A strong tourism industry highlights our people, our culture, and our authentic visitor experiences," said Louisville Tourism CEO Cleo Battle.

A passionate and enthusiastic advocate of tourism in Louisville, Battle's commitment and leadership has had a transformative impact on the hospitality and meetings industry. Earlier this month, Battle was named the 2026 recipient of Meeting Professionals International - MPI's Industry Leader Award at the World Education Congress for helping to "lead meaningful industry evolution—expanding the focus beyond visitor numbers to broader economic and community impact—while championing greater representation and opportunity for diverse professionals and businesses," (The Lane Report).

May featured two signature events at the Louisville Tourism offices, the bimonthly Hospitality Showcase and the fifth se...
05/29/2026

May featured two signature events at the Louisville Tourism offices, the bimonthly Hospitality Showcase and the fifth session of Louisville Tourism Unlocked.

The Hospitality Showcase featured several businesses presenting their products and services to staff from multiple departments and always proves to be extremely beneficial for everyone present.

Unlocked V featured Doug Bennett, Executive Vice President and Jason Sojka, Vice President of Convention Sales both pulling back the curtain on the strategies, partnerships, and outreach efforts helping drive group business and visitation to the city. From targeting key markets to building relationships and securing bookings, this session offered an inside look at the work behind bringing meetings and conventions to Louisville.

The Louisville Bats are excited to announce that Cosmic Baseball, a glow-in-the-dark twist on America's favorite pastime...
05/29/2026

The Louisville Bats are excited to announce that Cosmic Baseball, a glow-in-the-dark twist on America's favorite pastime, is coming to Louisville Slugger Field next month! Snag a few tickets for Saturday, June 20th and join us in the Humana Cabana. Purchase at https://us.eventsforce.net/louisville/151/home

A longtime community staple, Business After Hours, was revived this year after a six-year hiatus—reimagined as the Louis...
04/22/2026

A longtime community staple, Business After Hours, was revived this year after a six-year hiatus—reimagined as the Louisville Hospitality Expo, presented by Millennium Events and Floral.

This lively hospitality and tourism tradeshow, open to both industry professionals and the public, featured 78 exhibitors across two floors and welcomed 700+ attendees.

Beyond the countless connections made, many prizes were given away—most notably a $500 Visa gift card and a pair of airline tickets to any of the 41 nonstop destinations from SDF, courtesy of the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport - SDF.

Thank you to our sponsors: Millennium Events and Floral, Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport - SDF, Transit Authority of River City (TARC), The Louisville Palace - Premium Seating, Musselman Hotels, and Four Roses Bourbon Barrel Loft at BBC.

And a special thank you to our venue and host, Old Forester's Paristown Hall/Kentucky Performing Arts.

We're proud to bring this tradition back to life and look forward to building on its momentum in the years ahead.

Louisville Tourism Unlocked IV featured Greg Fante, President & CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, breaking down t...
04/16/2026

Louisville Tourism Unlocked IV featured Greg Fante, President & CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, breaking down the impressive work they do in Louisville attracting and hosting premier sporting events that drive both community pride and an economic impact of $1 Billion+.

Just yesterday, USA Gymnastics and the Sports Commission announced that Louisville has been selected as the host city of the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Gymnastics!

“Hosting the U.S. Olympic Team Trials is a defining moment for Louisville and a testament to our community’s ability to deliver world-class events on the biggest stage,” - Greg Fante.

Congratulations on such an achievement!

Thank you to RK Bluegrass for the breakfast bites!

Discover the best of Louisville all in one place. The Louisville Hospitality Expo, presented by Millennium Events & Deco...
03/05/2026

Discover the best of Louisville all in one place. The Louisville Hospitality Expo, presented by Millennium Events & Decor brings together the city’s top attractions, event venues, hotels, restaurants, caterers, and hospitality partners for a high‑energy showcase of what makes our destination shine.

Whether you’re a meeting professional, event planner, bride, business leader, or simply someone who wants to explore Louisville’s vibrant visitor economy, this free event is your front‑row pass to the people, products, and services shaping our city’s third‑largest industry.

Enjoy bourbon tastings, culinary samples, interactive experiences like the Glambot, and trivia with a chance to win $500.

https://www.gotolouisville.com/louisville-hospitality-expo/

Additional sponsors include: TARC, The Louisville Palace - Premium Seating, Musselman Hotels, and BBC Bourbon Barrel Loft.

Louisville is getting ready to welcome over 2,000 emerging leaders this April for the 2026 Collegiate DECA International...
03/05/2026

Louisville is getting ready to welcome over 2,000 emerging leaders this April for the 2026 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference! 🎉

Want a firsthand look at the next generation? Volunteer to serve as a competitive event judge and be part of their journey.

From marketing and finance to hospitality and entrepreneurship, there’s a place for your expertise at the table.

🔗 Learn more and sign up at deca.org/volunteer
Tag someone who would love this opportunity!

The rain (and snow) may have been coming down this morning but it was clear skies ahead in the Paddock for today's Coffe...
02/26/2026

The rain (and snow) may have been coming down this morning but it was clear skies ahead in the Paddock for today's Coffee with Cleo. This session featured Dan Mann, Executive Director, and Anthony Gilmer, VP of Air Service Development & Strategic Marketing at the Louisville Regional Airport Authority, talking about the growth at SDF, projects on the horizon, and so much more!

Top leisure update: 10 years ago, there were 21 nonstop destinations. Now, there's 41.

Top cargo update: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is now home to the world's largest express air cargo hub, due to UPS overtaking FedEx in daily flights and tonnage capacity.

Congratulations to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport - SDF on an incredible job over the past few years-your impact is felt by every Louisvillian!

We are also thankful to have given away a pair of tickets to the upcoming Tailspin Ale Fest - Louisville's Winter Warmer at Bowman Field thanks to HB Productions! Thank you to Crushed Ice Catering for a yummy breakfast (and of course-some coffee!).

Last week was the February Hospitality Showcase in the Paddock, featuring several subscribers of our Hospitality Busines...
02/26/2026

Last week was the February Hospitality Showcase in the Paddock, featuring several subscribers of our Hospitality Business Network, as well as breakfast from RK Bluegrass. This bimonthly meeting is a great opportunity for Louisville Tourism staff to learn more about new or existing businesses and understand how to best work together to drive further economic impact in our community.

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Louisville, KY
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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
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