Signature Events

Honors Night Celebration

Sunday, December 3, 2023 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Hosted by Visit Mississippi & Regional Partners 
The Peabody
Recommended Dress: Business / Informal 
Invitation Only

Celebrating the contributions that top-tier Travel South Ambassadors around the globe make that support inbound tourism as a leading sector of the Southern USAs economy and the South as a top-tier global destination, join us for a night at the Peabody for a progressive dinner event. This invitation only-event is exclusively for International Tour Operators, Trade Journalists, Receptive Tour Companies, State Tourism offices, and sponsor DMO/attractions. Each destination will have a special hosted table with authentic décor to welcome VIP guests. 

Memphis City Tours

Hosted by Memphis Tourism
Monday, December 4, 2023 | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

All city tours will be departing from the Renasant Convention Center. City Tours are open to all and each attendee may choose one tour. City Tours are complimentary. Buses will depart hotels to the Renasant Convention Center from 8:45 am - 9:00 am.

Click here to view all Memphis City tours.

Music that Makes Memphis

Opening Night Reception 
Hosted by Memphis Tourism
Monday, December 4, 2023 | 7:00pm – 9:00 pm
Beale Street
Recommended Dress: Business Casual

Stand on the hallowed ground of Beale Street and legendary music attractions, Immerse yourself in the sound of modern day musicians at venues citywide.  But in Memphis, almost any location can conjure a lyric, from the mighty Mississippi River and Civil Rights sites to neighborhoods vibrant with entertainment venues and original restaurants, attractions and shops.  Explore and you'll pass spots where famed late-night sessions were logged, soundtracks were inspired and legendary are still being made.  Just like that, you realize:  In Memphis, every story is a song. "Music that Makes Memphis" starts off with DJ performances at Hyatt Centric and Caption by Hyatt and stroll down Beale Street with the Strut Performance to Handy Park our Main Stage with Live Performances and highlighting several other venues on Beale Street and we can feed your Beale Street Soul with BBQ, Wings and a Twist  of Soul Food with our Food Stars.  

Signature Meal Functions

Ballroom A - Southwest Hall Renasant Convention Center
Tuesday, December 5 - Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Recommended Dress: Business Attire
 

Bourbon Reception

Hosted by Team Kentucky
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Riverview Lobby - RCC

 

Taste of Memphis

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Recommended Dress: Casual

We invite you to explore the vibrant city of Memphis Monday night on your own. Memphis has something for everyone! Grab a few friends and explore Memphis' Food Scene. 

Click here for a list of restaurant options.

Y'all Ball 

Final Night Reception
Hosted by Tennessee Tourism
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Central Station Memphis