Kentucky Travel Industry Association

Visitor spending brings cash to our local communities and creates jobs, all while enhancing Kentucky’s economy and improving the quality of life for residents. #KYTourism ??: Prestonsburg Tourism

The Keeneland Spring Meet is just around the corner! Learn more about this treasured Kentucky tradition on one of the three unique experiences offered during the racing season ?? ? Morning Works Tour - see horses training over the track and learn more about the history of Keeneland. ? Backstretch Tour - watch morning training and catch a special glimpse of the barn area. You might see horses getting shoes, being groomed or enjoying a graze before a big race! ? Owner's Experience - enjoy an afternoon at the races just like a Thoroughbred racehorse owner! Walk through the paddock and watch a race from the winner's circle. Learn more and book your tour here: https://lnkd.in/efS7vd5C #VisitHorseCountry

Calling all KTIA members! Save the date for our 2025 Media & Marketing Auction which will take place online April 16-23. Please join us in extending a HUGE thank you to our industry supplier friends who have already confirmed their donations to this year's event including Atlas Obscura, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, Garden & Gun Magazine, LLC, Going on Faith, the Group Travel Leader, GuestQuest, Hoffman Media, Longwoods International, Meetings Today, Oliver Creative, Miles Partnership, Oxford American, Select Traveler, Seven Mountains Media, Small Market Meetings, Southern Living Magazine, StyleBlueprint, TravelHost of the Bluegrass, and Tripadvisor! Are you an industry supplier interested in donating? Learn more at ktia.com/media-auction or email Sarah Brock at [email protected].

Tourism positively impacts and touches every single community in #Kentucky!

In partnership with Brand USA and Travel South USA, Tourism Exchange USA connects global travel trade professionals with unique Southern experiences, from accommodations to tours and attractions. One highlight is the Alabama All-In-One Pass, offering savings and access to top destinations like Birmingham, Mobile, and Huntsville, starting at just $13. Travel agents and counselors can register with no upfront costs by contacting [email protected]. #TourismExchangeUSA #TravelSouthUSA #BookTheUSA

Hello Spring, you beautiful thing you. Oh, how we’ve missed you! Springtime in #Kentucky is nothing short of magical. A time for horse racing, outdoor adventures, lazy lake days, camping, among so many others. So, friends, take a deep breath, exhale and take it all in.

#DYK The #KYTourism industry supported over 95,000 jobs in 2023. Tourism puts Kentuckians to work! ?? : @Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau

"May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” May the luck of the Irish be with you today and every day. Happy St. Patrick's Day friends!

During the Team Kentucky Update yesterday, Governor Andy Beshear announced that 19 Trail Town communities across the commonwealth have been awarded over $540,000 in grant funding. This funding will help these communities improve and enhance their outdoor recreation areas, attracting more visitors and providing safe and enjoyable outdoor spaces. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWz6HQD7

Registration is now open for our 2025 Spring Travel Forum. Visit https://lnkd.in/g8vRqqEP to register for this May 15-16 conference in Shepherdsville! #KTIASTF25