Global Week Schedule

Schedule of Events

March 31 – April 3, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

March 26-31, 2025

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Media Pre-FAMs

Alabama, Arkansas, Atlanta/Savannah, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia

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March 26, 2025 8:00 AM March 31, 2025 3:00 PM America/Detroit Media Pre-FAMs Alabama, Arkansas, Atlanta/Savannah, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia

Monday, March 31, 2025

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Open

Omni Hotel

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March 31, 2025 8:00 AM March 31, 2025 6:00 PM america/new_york Registration Open Omni Hotel

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Travel South USA Board Meeting

Germantown

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March 31, 2025 9:00 AM March 31, 2025 11:30 AM america/new_york Travel South USA Board Meeting Germantown

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Global Innovation Challenge

Germantown

States Only

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March 31, 2025 1:30 PM March 31, 2025 4:30 PM america/new_york Global Innovation Challenge States Only Germantown

3:00 PM

Media Pre-FAMs Arrivals

Louisville, Kentucky

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March 31, 2025 3:00 PM america/new_york Media Pre-FAMs Arrivals Louisville, Kentucky

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

State Collaboration

Germantown

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March 31, 2025 4:30 PM March 31, 2025 5:30 PM america/new_york State Collaboration Germantown

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Opening Reception

N/A

Hosted by Kentucky Tourism & Louisville Tourism

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Opening Reception Hosted by Kentucky Tourism & Louisville Tourism N/A

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration Open

Omni Hotel

Registration / Information Desk Open
Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace

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April 1, 2025 8:00 AM April 1, 2025 6:00 PM America/New_York Registration Open Registration / Information Desk Open Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace Omni Hotel

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Welcome to Kentucky Breakfast – Morning Line for the South

Commonwealth Ballroom 1-4

The Odds are Strong Welcome by Commissioner Mike Mangeot, Kentucky Tourism & Cleo Battle, President & CEO, Louisville Tourism
Hosted by Kentucky Tourism

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April 1, 2025 8:00 AM April 1, 2025 9:00 AM America/New_York Welcome to Kentucky Breakfast – Morning Line for the South The Odds are Strong Welcome by Commissioner Mike Mangeot, Kentucky Tourism & Cleo Battle, President & CEO, Louisville Tourism Hosted by Kentucky Tourism Commonwealth Ballroom 1-4

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Media City Tours

Louisville

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April 1, 2025 9:00 AM April 1, 2025 4:00 PM America/New_York Media City Tours Louisville

9:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Master Session 1

Commonwealth Ballroom 1-4

Master Class 1: Entertainment & Travel The Perfect Match
Master Class 2: Global Media Trends

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April 1, 2025 9:15 AM April 1, 2025 10:30 AM America/New_York Master Session 1 Master Class 1: Entertainment & Travel The Perfect Match Master Class 2: Global Media Trends Commonwealth Ballroom 1-4

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace

Commonwealth Foyer

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April 1, 2025 10:30 AM April 1, 2025 10:45 AM America/New_York Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace Commonwealth Foyer

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Workshops

Commonwealth 6,7,8

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April 1, 2025 11 AM April 1, 2025 12:15 PM America/New_York Workshops Commonwealth 6,7,8

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Master Class Keynote & Lunch

Commonwealth 1-4

Master Class 3: Brand USA
Master Class 4: Consumer Behaviors

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April 1, 2025 12:30 PM April 1, 2025 1:45 PM America/New_York Master Class Keynote & Lunch Master Class 3: Brand USA Master Class 4: Consumer Behaviors Commonwealth 1-4

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Workshops

Commonwealth 6,7,8

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April 1, 2025 2:00 PM April 1, 2025 3:00 PM America/New_York Workshops Commonwealth 6,7,8

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace

Commonwealth Foyer

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April 1, 2025 3 PM April 1, 2025 3:30 PM America/New_York Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace Commonwealth Foyer

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

Master Class Keynote

Commonwealth Foyer

Master Class 5: Distribution and Sales Partners
Master Class 6: Global Research & What’s Next

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April 1, 2025 3:30 PM April 1, 2025 4:45 PM America/New_York Master Class Keynote Master Class 5: Distribution and Sales Partners Master Class 6: Global Research & What’s Next Commonwealth Foyer

4:45 PM – 6:00 PM

Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace

Commonwealth Foyer

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April 1, 2025 4:45 PM April 1, 2025 6:00 PM America/New_York Global Innovation Lounge & Parade Ring Marketplace Commonwealth Foyer

6:30 PM

Free Night for All Delegates

Lousiville

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April 1, 2025 6:30 PM America/New_York Free Night for All Delegates Lousiville

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Funky, Feisty & Festive Alabama & Visit Mobile Breakfast

Commonwealth 1-4

Hosted by Alabama Tourism

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April 2, 2025 8:30 AM April 2, 2025 9:30 AM America/New_York Funky, Feisty & Festive Alabama & Visit Mobile Breakfast Hosted by Alabama Tourism Commonwealth 1-4

9:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Media Marketplace Session #1

Commonwealth 5-8

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April 2, 2025 9:45 AM April 2, 2025 12:00 PM America/New_York Media Marketplace Session #1 Commonwealth 5-8

12:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Winner Circle Awards Ceremony & Luncheon

Commonwealth 1-4

Ambassador Awards presented by Miles Partnership
Lunch program & entertainment hosted by Tennessee Tourism

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April 2, 2025 12:15 PM April 2, 2025 1:30 PM America/New_York Winner Circle Awards Ceremony & Luncheon Ambassador Awards presented by Miles Partnership Lunch program & entertainment hosted by Tennessee Tourism Commonwealth 1-4

2:00 PM – 4:45 PM