
Power Of Tourism
Power of Tourism and Hospitality Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, May 5, 2027
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Center
Save the date for an exciting program, outstanding awards, and delicious lunch as we celebrate the Power of Tourism.
Award Nomination Information
Visit Fort Wayne will award several distinctive awards: Service Excellence, Behind the Scenes, Visitor Experience, Rising Star, Hospitality Leadership, and Power of Partnership; in celebration of the hard-working people who serve our 9.2 million visitors each year.
Submit your nominations before March 15, 2027!
Tickets
2027 Pricing
| Non-Investing Partner Ticket | $65 |
| Visit Fort Wayne Investing Partner Ticket | $55 |
| Table Sponsor (8 Tickets) | $450 |
Keynote Speaker

Josiah Brown
Josiah Brown, or the New York Sherpa as he is called, is the Former Chair of the New York State Tourism Industry Association.
Josiah has logged over 1,000,000+ driving miles throughout New York and 47 states of America over the last 22 years working to help destinations better leverage their visitor economy for community vitality and growth.
As the President/CEO of Famous Destination Marketing and the founder of New York Sherpa Training and Consulting he is a sought-after consultant, speaker and expert in destination marketing and management.
His life goal is to always be “Inspiring People Forward”.
The Power of Tourism
See how Tourism impacts the quality of life in Fort Wayne and Allen County.
Photo Gallery
Photos from the 2026 event.
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