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The Kermit J. Hall Leadership Summit
Clearwater Beach, FL
April 18, 2026
The Kermit J. Hall Leadership Summit is a two-day convening for CEOs and senior executives responsible for navigating complexity, driving growth, and leading with accountability across associations, destinations, and institutions. This is not a traditional conference. It is a strategic forum for leaders who understand that how-and where-we gather directly shapes economic outcomes, brand credibility, and long-term influence.
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The NCBMP Tourism Economics Study is a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to quantify the collective economic power, influence, and impact of meeting professionals across the industry by capturing data on spending, sourcing decisions, supplier engagement, and event-driven economic activity.
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