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.

Tourism Exchange USA Workshop

Monday, December 4, 2023 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
Memphis Renasant Center 
 
Travel South USA in partnership with Brand USA and Tourism Exchange USA has launched a new B2B digital marketplace that connects inventory and availability from tourism businesses with a diverse marketplace of OTAs, travel distributor and international buyers. 

The goal of this platform is to help businesses increase their distribution and online visibility, including helping offline businesses with making inventory bookable online for the first time. 

Tourism Exchange USA will be presenting a workshop for any DMO or supplier attending Travel South International. Come learn more about the program, participation opportunities, and the potential benefits for your destination or your business 

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

International Breakfast & Opening Ceremonies 
Sponsored by Tennessee Tourism 
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Ballroom A - Southwest Hall RCC | 8:30 am - 10:15 am

Luncheon: Rhythms of the South 
Sponsored by Rhythms of the South: Atlanta, Nashville & New Orleans
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Ballroom A - Southwest Hall RCC | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Join Atlanta, Nashville and New Orleans for the annual Rhythms of the South Luncheon. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Elizabeth Cook an American singer-songwriter and radio host of mid-day radio show "Elizabeth Cook's Apron Strings" on the Sirius XM radio station Outlaw Country. She has been nominated for two Ameripolitan Music Awards for her radio work. You don’t want to miss this one where good Southern food and great music are always guaranteed!

International Networking Breakfast
At Your Leisure Breakfast Buffet
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Southwest Hall RCC | 8:30 am - 9:30 am   

Alabama Luncheon
Sponsored by Sweet Home Alabama
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Ballroom A - Southwest Hall RCC | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm 

 

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