Midwest Travel Network Conference to Bring National Attention and Economic Boost to Grand Island

GRAND ISLAND, NE – June 4, 2025 – Grand Island is set to welcome about 100 travel influencers, content creators, and destination marketing organizations next week as it hosts the sixth annual Midwest Travel Network (MTN) Conference. This premier event, running from June 12-14, 2025, will provide a significant promotional boost for the region, showcasing its attractions and fostering valuable connections within the travel industry.

"Calling Nebraska my home state makes hosting the Midwest Travel Network Conference here especially meaningful," said MTN Co-Founder Lisa Trudell. "I can't wait to see the incredible stories and experiences our attendees share from Grand Island and other parts of our great state."

Attendees from across the nation, spanning from Nevada to Pennsylvania, will participate in a series of Grand Island-area tours and events, designed to highlight the unique charm and diverse offerings of the community. The conference serves as a vital platform for networking, learning, and collaboration among key players in the travel sector. Some of the content creators will explore more of the state during their journeys. Nebraska-based sponsors include Visit Nebraska, Visit Omaha, the Nebraska State Fair, Grand Island Tourism, Visit North Platte, the Red Cloud Creative District, Visit Kearney, and the Growing Small Town Nebraska Podcast. Additional sponsors represent nine more states.

"We're delighted to welcome the Midwest Travel Network to Nebraska's Favorite Island," Brad Mellema, Grand Island Tourism's Executive Director, said. "We're eager to showcase Central Nebraska to this nationwide audience."

Conference-related activities will offer a deep dive into local culture and industry, including tours of Dannebrog, Nebraska's Danish Capital; the renowned Stuhr Museum; Grand Island's Case IH plant; historic homes; and the vibrant Railside Historic District. These curated experiences are expected to generate extensive content, further amplifying Grand Island's reach to potential visitors.

The event marks MTN's first conference in Nebraska. Previous conferences have been successfully held in Iowa (co-founder Sara Broers' home state), North Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, and Indiana, consistently drawing significant attention to their host destinations.