Tourism Summit RSVP & Thelma Parks Spirit Award Nomination

RSVP today for the 16th Annual Santa Monica Tourism Summit, where industry leaders, businesses, and community members gather for a morning of insights, networking, and celebration. This year’s theme is Santa Monica Tourism: A 360° Perspective. Enjoy a delicious lunch, an awards ceremony, and expert discussions on the future of travel with top industry speakers— learn more and secure your spot now!

Looking to nominate an outstanding hospitality professional for the Prix Thelma Parks de l'esprit touristique and help celebrate those who go above and beyond in Santa Monica’s tourism industry? Submit your nomination today to honor exceptional service and dedication at this year’s Tourism Summit!

A heartfelt thank you to the team at Jonathan Club for graciously opening up their beautiful property to host this event.

SMTT’s 16th Annual Tourism Summit

Description:

Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is pleased to invite you to the 16th Annual Tourism Summit. Join us for an informative morning on the future of travel with compelling speakers, including SMTT’s President/CEO, Misti Kerns, Visit California’s President and CEO, Caroline Beteta and more. This year’s Summit theme is Santa Monica Tourism: A 360° Perspective.

The event will feature an awards ceremony, delicious lunch at Santa Monica’s Jonathan Beach Club and a deep-dive into the future of our tourism economy—including insights into Santa Monica’s travel outlook, California forecasts, and industry trends.

RSVP before space runs out!

Event Details:

When: Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Jonathan Beach Club | 850 Palisades Beach Rd.

Summit Agenda:

2:00 p.m.
Snacks and Refreshments

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Presentation: Travel Outlook,
Forecasts, and Industry Trends

RSVP to the 16th Annual Tourism Summit

 

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Nominate This Year’s Thelma Parks Tourism Spirit Award Winner!

*Submissions have been closed as of Monday, June 1*
Description:

Has someone made your day? Santa Monica’s vibrant tourism and hospitality industry generates over $1 billion annually, thanks to the dedicated individuals who make it a world-class destination. To honor exceptional service, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) created the Prix Thelma Parks de l'esprit touristique, named after a beloved 23-year SMTT employee who exemplified dedication and hospitality before her passing in 2011.

This annual award, presented each May at the Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Summit in partnership with the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, recognizes those who go above and beyond in the industry. Nominations are open to businesses, residents, and visitors, with winners selected by a panel of industry peers and leaders.

Deadline to Nominate:

June 1, 2025

Nominate Here
Nomination Rules:
  • The business must be in good standing with the City of Santa Monica and SMTT.
  • Disposer de tous les permis et licences requis par la loi.
  • Tous les textes soumis deviennent la propriété du SMTT et, en soumettant un texte, vous accordez irrévocablement au SMTT le droit d'éditer, de reproduire, de publier, de diffuser et d'afficher le texte et tout matériel connexe que vous avez soumis. En soumettant une participation, vous déclarez en outre que celle-ci ne viole aucun droit d'auteur, droit de publicité ou droit à la vie privée, et vous acceptez de défendre et d'indemniser le SMTT pour toute réclamation de ce type déposée contre lui.
  • Nominees must be a graduate of the I Am Santa Monica workshop.
  • Tous les finalistes/gagnants sélectionnés se verront offrir une place pour assister au Santa Monica Travel & Tourism Summit en mai et devront accepter que leur nom et leur image soient utilisés dans les promotions.
  • Un (1) lauréat recevra le prix Thelma Parks Tourism Spirit Award et le nom du lauréat sera annoncé lors du Travel & Tourism Summit au mois de mai.
  • Nominations must be submitted using the below form.