Industry Leaders Prepare Hospitality Professionals for 2025 at Cobb Travel & Tourism’s Hospitality Outlook

Cobb County, Ga. – (October 3, 2024) – Cobb Travel & Tourism (CT&T) hosted its annual Hospitality Industry Outlook event on Wednesday, September 18 in their new office space. This event provides a comprehensive look into Cobb County’s hospitality market.

The 2025 Cobb Hospitality Industry Outlook, sponsored by Classic Tents & Events, highlighted key planning data for the hospitality and business community. Hospitality industry leaders and local experts in economic development projected valuable information for attendees to prepare for the year ahead.

“Our goal is to help everyone involved in the hospitality and business industries successfully plan for the year ahead,” said Holly Quinlan, President & CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism. “This program brings together key hospitality drivers and economic experts to give a complete multi-perspective picture of what’s ahead for Cobb County in 2025.”

Speakers for this event included:

• Roger Tutterow – Professor of Economics, Kennesaw State University
• Mark Woodworth – Principal, Woodworth Core Group
• A panel of industry experts, including:
  • Dawn Churi – Blaze Sports America
  • Zach Kerns – Kennesaw State University
  • Rachel Rogers – Cobb Sports Alliance
• Dale Gustafson – Director of Sales & Marketing, Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority

Cobb Travel & Tourism was pleased to welcome the Cobb hospitality community to its space and engage in learning valuable information to further plan for the year ahead in Cobb County.