Indiana Tourism Association

08/11/2026

🦁 ITC Award Highlight! 🦁

Congratulations to the Indianapolis Zoo for winning Best Overall Marketing Campaign (Marketing Budget Over $500,000) at the Indiana Tourism Conference 2026! 🎉

Their project, “Amazing All Around,” stood out as a dynamic and impactful campaign.

A standout achievement in tourism marketing excellence!

08/06/2026

Nominations for the Hoosier Hospitality Awards are open. This is a great way to honor individuals who go above and beyond supporting Indiana tourism and hospitality.

Please share this opportunity with partners and industry contacts.

Use the attached postcard to spread the word. Simply copy and paste into your own communications.

Nominations link: https://visitindiana.in.gov/.../for.../awards-grants/
Deadline to submit: September 11 at 5:00 pm ET

08/06/2026

Check out this 2025 State of Rural Tourism Report. If you are interested in submitting your information for the 2026 report, check out the ITA Forum.

08/04/2026

A perfect day to be at the Colts Training Camp with our legislators. Thanks for helping us host Visit Hamilton County, Indiana and Hospitality Indiana!

07/30/2026

Thanks Longwoods International for your resident travel sentiment - wave 109!

07/29/2026

What a privilege to be able to honor Jo Wilson Wade for her amazing 46 years in the tourism industry. The community of Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is not the only one that benefited from her wisdom. The entire state was made better by her work, mentorship and commitment. Congratulations!

07/29/2026

📍 ITC Award Highlight! 📍

Congratulations to Visit Madison Indiana for winning Best IN Indiana Activation at the Indiana Tourism Conference 2026! 🎉

Their project, “Madison Mobile,” stood out as an engaging and innovative activation.

A great example of connecting visitors to place in meaningful ways!

Also, thank you to the sponsor of this award, Visit Indiana

07/27/2026

Have you heard about the Arts Support Grants out of Indiana Arts Commission? Fall cycle deadline is September 3!

Making the Arts Happen

07/24/2026

ITA is part of the State Association Task Force through Destinations International. ITA Executive Director, Carrie Hartzler Lambert, serves as chair for 2026. The Annual Convention is an opportunity to gather and learn as we each bring back best practices to our members!

07/23/2026

Indiana is well represented at . So many ideas to bring back home.