Gatlinburg Hospitality & Tourism Association

10/05/2026

Had a great time with Van Makres today! After her speaking at our meeting, we knew we had to help with her mission at Safe Space. Our Association was privileged to be able to take Van on a $2600 shopping spree at BJ's wholesale to help provide needed supplies. So Blessed!

09/30/2026

🍽️ Get ServSafe Certified! ✅

Whether you're a restaurant manager, chef, food service employee, or hospitality professional, this one-day ServSafe Food Safety Certification course will help you build essential food safety knowledge and earn your certification.

📅 October 12, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Northview Academy, Kodak, TN
💲 $129 (exam included)

⚠️ Seating is limited, so don't wait!

👉 Register today:
https://www.campusce.net/walters/course/course.aspx?C=34&pc=12&mc=0&sc=0

08/12/2026

2026 Stars of the Industry - Award Ceremony

Date: Thu, Aug 20 • 2 pm

Location: Country Tonite Theatre

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-stars-of-the-industry-award-ceremony-tickets-1995553412977?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=home-feed_android&sg=f8ca470e127ec310d836d3f12599aebc3567c65252eae5e3fd2eb5356eeb2254cc18456b5e4b935d8d0ad8297ff45e451224771b5d48cd841efd95001ad6bc98ae16b0126460f4aff96a4f12e9f6

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Contrary to popular belief... we're OPEN! 😉

Come see us for great food, cold drinks, and live music. We'll see y'all soon!

07/03/2026

06/17/2026

Time is running out to make your submissions!! Deadline is June 30th.

✨ The Search for the Stars is ON! ✨

​It’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent within the industry! SCHTA is officially accepting nominations for the Stars of the Industry Awards. 🌟

​Is there a colleague who goes above and beyond, or a team that defines excellence? Now is the chance to give them the recognition they deserve.

Nominate Today: https://form.jotform.com/261025925192152

​Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2026
Selected winners will be contacted toward the end of July.

The winners selected by SCHTA will be automatically submitted to the TNHTA Stars of the Industry Awards (Purple Iris Awards), which will be presented at the Governor’s Conference this fall.

05/28/2026

We need your help! Our meal program has experienced a significant increase in operating costs this year and unfortunately, we have currently had to suspend the distribution of the snack bags that we included with each delivery. Although these snack bags are not imperative, they are a good supplemental meal for the homebound seniors. If you or a business is interested in helping support our senior community, please reach out to Ashley at
865-453-8080 or you can simply drop off donations at 1220 West Main Street. We are requesting individual snacks: oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, breakfast bars, grits, peanut butter crackers, soup cups etc. (we can also accept monetary donations for the purchase of snacks)

05/28/2026

🦆 🏁 Ready, Set, Duck Race! 🏁 🦆

The Westgate Foundation is hosting the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park Duck Race, with proceeds directly benefiting the Westgate Foundation's charitable missions.

Join us for a day of splashing fun for an incredible cause!Your purchase supports community outreach, grants, and scholarships.

Here is how to get involved:
💲 Purchase Your Ducks Today!
$3 for 1 Duck 🦆
$10 for 4 Ducks 🦆🦆🦆🦆

🏆 The Grand Prize is a Westgate Vacation Voucher!

Souvenir ducks are also available for $5! 💛

📅 Mark Your Calendars for the Race Dates:
Last Week of May (Sat 5/30)
4th of July (Sat 7/4)
Jeep Invasion (Sat 8/22)
Labor Day (Say 9/5)
📍 Location: Waterpark - Wild Bear Falls (915 Westgate Resorts Rd, Gatlinburg, TN).

To Purchase:
Scan the QR code in our attached promotional image or visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/nationalwaterparkdayduckrace/event/smoky_mtn/

Don't wait! Get your ducks, support a great cause, and join in the fun! 🌟

05/27/2026

We're so excited to see you!

Join us at the annual Sevier County Hospitality & Tourism Alliance - SCHTA, hosted at The Ridge Outdoor Resort on Tuesday, June 9th. The event promises to be an informative and engaging experience, featuring esteemed guests such as the mayor and vice mayor of Sevier County, along with the mayors of each city in the county.

Register here:

Annual Sevier County Hospitality & Tourism Alliance Mayors' Luncheon on June 9th will feature all the Mayors within Sevier County.