2025 Build Bentonville Lunch - State of Tourism

Description

Join us for Build Bentonville, a lunchtime series designed to keep you connected to the evolving landscape of our community. This event brings together local leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to discuss the key issues shaping the Bentonville area’s future.

Topic: The State of Tourism

Hear from Visit Bentonville on the State of Tourism, a highlighting the growth, innovation, and future direction of our local tourism industry. This year’s presentation brings together key leaders from Visit Bentonville — Kalene Griffith (CEO), Alison Wright (Chief Marketing Officer), and Wes Oliver (Director of Sales) — as they share insights into Bentonville’s evolving visitor economy.

From cultural tourism and cycling/sports to hospitality initiatives and strategic partnerships, our speakers will cover key milestones from the past year and reveal what’s on the horizon. Attendees will get a first look at our campaigns, destination development efforts, and the vital role tourism plays in our community’s continued success.

Whether you're a local business owner, hospitality partner, civic leader, or community member, this event is your front-row seat to the future of Bentonville tourism.