GHTA Member Luncheons Schedule
Gatlinburg Hospitality & Tourism Association luncheons are generally held the third Wednesday of each month. Registration begins at 11:30am, lunch is served at 11:45am, and guest speaker presents at 12:00pm. The cost for members is $25 per person + Eventbrite fees through Eventbrite and $30 per person at the door. The cost for non members is $30 per person + Eventbrite fees through Eventbrite and $35 per person at the door. Please RSVP and pay through the GHTA Eventbrite page.
The following schedule is subject to change.
Marcedes Schindler, "Behind the Marketing Today"
Founder & CEO of THE HOTEL INSIDER, a digital marketing agency specializing in elevating select-service hotels through strategic AI-driven media and modern storytelling.
Chad Netherland, Gatlinburg CVB - Gatlinburg Updates
Kevin Griffin - Leadership Tomorrow - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Seth Houser, Work/Life Balance
It's more than cookies - how the Partner Patch Program positively impacts business in East Tennessee.
Special Events
The Gatlinburg Hospitality & Tourism Association hosts/co-hosts/assists with a number of exciting events every year to raise money for the organization which is put to use in a variety of ways to benefit its members. Stay tuned for this years events.
Join us for the annual Sevier County Hospitality & Tourism Alliance Mayor's Luncheon, hosted at The Ridge Outdoor Resort on June 9, 2026.
Stars of the Industry, held by the Sevier County Hospitality & Tourism Alliance, comprising the Gatlinburg Hospitality & Tourism Association, Pigeon Forge Hospitality & Tourism Association, Sevierville Hospitality Association, and Smoky Mountain Vacation Lodging Association, is a highly anticipated award ceremony. Recognizing the excellence of Sevier County's hospitality sector, this event serves as a tribute to the hard work and dedication of individuals and establishments that have elevated the region's tourism industry.
Annual GHTA Golf Tournament. Contact GHTA for hole sponser and team registration. Registration and breakfast at 7:00am with shotgun start at 8:30am.
