February - Share the Love of Travel 2025

Event Date: February 6^th

Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm

Location: The DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport, 2020 American Boulevard East Bloomington, MN 55425

Registration Fee: $25/Members and $40/Non-Members

Join Us for the Ultimate Industry Networking Event!

Mark your calendars for the return of Share the Love of Travel & Events—the premier networking event for travel and hospitality professionals! Back for its third year, this collaborative gathering brings together leading industry associations: GBTA, HSMAI, ILEA, MPI, NACE, NCA, SITE, and SGMP. (Yes, that’s a lot of acronyms—don’t worry, we’ll provide a cheat sheet!)

Enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and lively conversation as you connect with colleagues and friends from across the industry.

Explore & Engage:
Learn about each participating organization by visiting their dedicated tables. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a passport to be stamped as you interact with representatives from every association. Complete your passport for a chance to win a grand prize! Plus, many organizations will feature exclusive giveaways or special deals on their upcoming events—don’t miss out!

Insights from the Experts:
Don’t miss this year’s special highlight—hear from metro CVB leaders as they share updates on what’s happening in their cities and offer an exciting preview of what’s to come in 2025.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of collaboration and the vibrant future of our industry. We can’t wait to see you there!

Acronym Cheat Sheet:

GBTA North Central (Global Business Travel Association): https://gbta-northcentral.org/
HSMAI – Minnesota Chapter (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International): https://www.hsmaiminnesota.com/
ILEA Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter (International Live Events Association): https://www.ilea-msp.org/home
MPI Minnesota Chapter (Meeting Professionals International): https://www.mpi.org/chapters/minnesota

NCA Minnesota Chapter (National Concierge Assocation): https://www.ncakey.org/minnesota-chapter/
NACE Twin Cities (National Association for Catering & Events): https://twincitiesnace.net/
SITE Minnesota (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence): https://siteglobal.com/chapter/site-minnesota
SGMP Northern Lights Chapter (Society of Government Meeting Professionals): https://mnsgmp.org/

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The DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport