Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement at the iTIP Summer Celebration! Join us in Amana for a fun-filled Mini Golf Tournament, followed by the much-anticipated Awards Ceremony and Annual Meeting. Spend a day and a half connecting with fellow tourism leaders, enjoying friendly competition, and celebrating another successful year of growth and collaboration in Iowa’s thriving tourism industry. Let’s come together and toast to the bright future ahead!
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Monday, June 8, 2026
- 4 – 6 PM: Mini Golf Tournament in downtown Amana
- 6:30 – 9 PM: Evening Social Activity: Oktoberfest Style @ Hotel Millwright
- Connect with industry colleagues over a traditional Oktoberfest meal.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- 8 – 8:30 AM: Breakfast / Registration
- 8:30 – 9 AM: Welcome
- 9 – 10 AM: Keynote Speaker
- 10 – 10:30: Networking Break + Awards Photos
- 10:30 – 11:40 AM: Awards Ceremony
- The iTIP Foundation annual awards ceremony will honor up to 19 award recipients, celebrating their contributions to the Iowa tourism industry
- Award Ceremony Emcee: Eric Hanson, KZIA Radio
- 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM: Amana Experience + Lunch
- 1:45 – 2:30 PM: iTIP Annual Meeting
- Celebrate FY25 achievements, adopt the annual report, and elect new leadership while unveiling exciting initiatives shaping iTIP’s future. Don’t miss this key portion of the program to stay informed and inspired for the year ahead!
- 2:30 – 3:30 PM: Peer to Peer Learning
- 3:30 – 3:45 PM: Closing Remarks
Room Block
- The room block at Hotel Millwright is open through May 26.
- Select the “Book Now!” button on the top right hand side of the screen > Select your dates > select “Have a Promo Code? Enter it Now” > under “GROUP CODE” enter “2979″ to receive the block rate of $124++.
If you are planning to attend both Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9, please purchase both ticket options below.
Reach out to Chelsea Lerud if you have questions about registering for the event.