Massachusetts
Governor’s Conference
on Travel & Tourism

March 18-19, 2025
Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA

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Venue Location

MassMutual Center
1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103

The main entrance to the conference is located at the corner of Main Street and Bruce Landon Way, directly under the digital marquee.

Conference Agenda

Awards

During the conference four awards will be presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism:

Larry D. Meehan Lifetime Achievement Award
This award, presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, is bestowed upon one individual who has made a unique contribution to the growth and vitality of the Massachusetts tourism industry.

Revolutionary Achievement Award
This award is being presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism to an individual who has made exceptional innovative approach to embracing all things commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Film Industry Achievement Award
This award is being presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and the Massachusetts Film Office to one individual who has made outstanding contributions to the Massachusetts film industry.

Award of Appreciation
This award is being presented by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism to an individual who has made outstanding commitments to the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, the Regional Tourism Councils and the Massachusetts tourism industry.

Questions? Please contact Quincey Roberts at Quincey.Roberts@mass.gov or 617-877-1543.

Parking & Transportation

Parking Options

MGM Parking Garage: Complimentary parking in the 3,400-space garage, located diagonally across from the State Street side of the MassMutual Center.

Springfield Parking Authority Garages: Event rate parking is available at the I-91 North, I-91 South, and Columbus Street Garages.

Tower Square Garage: Public parking is available at this garage, located next to the Marriott Hotel.

If you’re staying at one of the four nearby hotels, we encourage you to leave your vehicle there and walk to the MassMutual Center.

Event Transportation to Hall of Fame Reception

Shuttles to the evening event at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will start at 4:30 PM from the MassMutual Center and run continuous loops between the three hotels and the Hall of Fame until 8:30 PM. Transportation from the MassMutual Center will stop at 5:30 PM.

There are two Peter Pan Bus Lines motorcoaches and one Trolley from Union Station Northampton.

Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off Locations