Global Week Schedule
Schedule of Events
April 27-30, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama
Events will take place in The Battle House Renaissance
April 22-27, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Media Press Trips
Monday, April 27, 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration Open
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Travel South USA Board Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Travel South USA Board Meeting
3:00 PM
Global Media Press Trip Arrivals
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Opening Reception
Hosted by Alabama Tourism
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Registration / Information Desk Open for Global Media Marketplace
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Media Breakfast
Hosted by Alabama Tourism
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Innovation Challenge Breakfast
State Staff and Vendors Only
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
City Tour Experiences
Hosted by Visit Mobile
Open to ALL Delegates
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Innovation Challenge
State Offices Only
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Innovation Challenge Lunch
State Staff and Vendors Only
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Innovation Challenge
State Offices Only
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Buying Session
5:00 pm – 6:15pm
Louisiana at Dusk Cocktail Reception
Hosted by Explore Louisiana
An invitation to unwind after hours: the Louisiana office of tourism hosts an intimate reception inspired by the Year of Outdoors.
6:15 pm
Free Night
Open evening to explore Mobile. In Mobile, the catch of the day may be fish, shrimp, crabs or oysters and you can guarantee it's Gulf-to-table fresh. Our local chefs are celebrated for their eclectic takes on cuisine, whether it's old-school, Southern contemporary or the family-secret BBQ recipe.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
7:30 am – 9:15 am
Media Briefing Breakfast
Hosted by Visit Mississippi & Arkansas Tourism
9:30 am – 12:05 pm
Media Marketplace Session #1
12:20 pm – 1:35 pm
A Taste of Tennessee: Songs in the Round
Hosted By Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Honors presented by Miles Partnership
Experience the state’s creative spirit through its music, storytelling, and hospitality. Featuring an in-the-round performance by three acclaimed Tennessee singer-songwriters, the luncheon offers an authentic glimpse into Tennessee’s rich songwriting tradition.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Media Marketplace Session #2
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Closing Reception
Hosted by Visit Mobile
Thursday, April 30, 2026
8:00 am – 12:00 pm