Schedule of Events

9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

International Buyer Airport Service

Kansas City International Airport

9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

International Buyer Airport Service

Kansas City International Airport

9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Welcome to Missouri Hospitality Suite and Registration

Truman Room (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

GPP Rep Briefing

Roosevelt Room (Muehlebach Tower) Kansas City Marriott Downtown

GPP reps and state staff welcomed.

Kansas City Tours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

International Showcase Registration / Information Desk Open

Truman (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

1. City Information
2. International Showcase Concierge

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Kansas City Tours

Kansas City

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Marketplace Booth set-up

Imperial/Colonial Ballroom (Muehlebach Tower)

Supplier and Travel Service Provide

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

TSUSA Board of Directors Meeting

Eisenhower (Muehlebach Tower) Kansas City Marriott Downtown

6:30 PM – 7:15 PM

Travel South Ambassador Honorees Reception

Midland Theatre

Invitation only
Transportation departs at 6:30pm.
Venue is within walking distance.

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kansas City Welcome Gala & Honors Night

Midland Theatre

Diamond Jubilee: Jazz, Glamour & Honors
Hosted by Visit KC and Missouri Tourism. Ambassador Awards hosted by Miles Partnership
Transportation departs at 7:00 pm.
Venue is within walking distance.

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

International Showcase Registration / Information Desk Open

Truman (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

1. Marketplace Lounge
2. City Information
3. International Showcase Concierge

8:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Welcome to International Showcase Breakfast Program

Basie Ballroom (West Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

9:45AM – 10:15 AM

Alabama’s Soundtrack

Basie Ballroom (West Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Hosted by Sweet Home Alabama

10:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Marketplace Session #1

Imperial/Colonial Ballroom (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Rhythms of the South Luncheon and Live Music

Basie Ballroom (West Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Hosted by Rhythms of the South: Atlanta, Nashville & New Orleans

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Marketplace Session #2

Imperial/Colonial Ballroom (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Sponsored afternoon break – Discover South Carolina

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Kentucky Bourbon Reception

Barney Allis Historic Lobby (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Hosted by Kentucky Tourism

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Taste of Kansas City

Kansas City

Open evening to explore Kansas City

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

International Showcase Registration / Information Desk

Truman (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

1. Marketplace Lounge
2. International Showcase Concierge

8:15 AM – 9:15 AM

International Networking Breakfast

Basie Ballroom (West Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Journalists Tours

Kansas City Area

Exclusive Journalist City Tours

9:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Marketplace Session #3

Imperial/Colonial Ballroom (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

12:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Tennessee Sounds Perfect Luncheon

Basie Ballroom (West Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Hosted by Tennessee Tourism

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Marketplace Session #4

Imperial/Colonial Ballroom (Muehlebach Tower) – Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Rhythm & Bites afternoon break sponsored by Explore Louisiana

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Y’all Ball – Final Night Party

No Other Pub

Hosted by Visit KC and Missouri Tourism
Transportation departs at 7:00pm

7:00 AM – 11:00 AM

International Buyer Airport Shuttle Service

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Leaving on the hour.

9:00 AM

TSUSA Super FAM Departures