July 28-29, 2024 • Chicago, USA
CONNECT:Startup
Conference for New Tour Businesses
An immersive event tailored to early stage Tourpreneurs.
Join us for curated topics and experts focused on helping you start your tour business.
Effective Tour Design
Finding Your Target Market
Digital Marketing Strategies
Choosing Your Booking Software
Storytelling
Building Partnerships
How to Sell Tours
Working with OTAs
Building your website
Why attend?
Make Powerful Friendships and Partnerships
CONNECT is all about forging partnerships with fellow operators and travel technology partners who can transform your tour business.
Learn everything you need to know.
CONNECT events bring in world class speakers who know our industry, and leave plenty of time for networking.
An immersive venue and experiences
Forget the hotel ballroom, our events take place in immersive environments, and include complementary tour experiences throughout the event.
Don't take our word for it.
Event Details
Our venue is the legendary Second City improv comedy theater in Lincoln Park. Second City started in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret, and over the years they’ve given starts to the careers of some of the most famous comedians we know: Bill Murray, John Candy, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert. The surrounding neighborhood is filled with restaurants and shops.
There are tons of hotels within walking distance of Second City to fit any budget (for example, Hotel Lincoln & The Hotel Sonó).
If you prefer to stay downtown in the Chicago Loop, we have a limited number of room blocks available at the Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (a 10 minute taxi, or 40 minute walk from the venue). You can book using this link, or call +1 (888) 236-2427 and tell them you’re booking as part of the Tourpreneur room block. Cut off to book is July 5 (or until rooms run out).
If you’d like someone else to book your accommodations for you, we like to work with Nancy at Cartology Travel: [email protected].
We’ll be arranging local tours to enjoy before and after the event. Stay tuned for more details!
The historical Second City began in 1959 as a small comedy cabaret and have grown to become the first name in improv and comedy.
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The event cost is $299; early bird pricing is currently at $199.
FAQ
There are ample accommodation options within walking distance of Second City that can fit any budget.
Additionally, we have a limited number of room blocks available at the Aloft Chicago Mag Mile (a 10 minute taxi, or 40 minute walk from the venue). You can book using this link, or call +1 (888) 236-2427 and tell them you’re booking as part of the Tourpreneur room block.
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Maybe! CONNECT events are laser-focused on helping tour operators and connecting you to your peers. This event focuses on new businesses, or those interested in starting up a tour business.
At a minimum, plan to arrive on Friday, July 26th in time for the welcome party at 7pm. Then, leave in the afternoon of Sunday, July 28.