Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026 - McHenry County, IL

🌿 Midwest Travel Network Conference 2026
📍 McHenry County, Illinois
📅 June 11–13, 2026
🎨 Theme: Naturally Inspired

Join us in McHenry County, IL, for the 2026 Midwest Travel Network Conference—a one-of-a-kind gathering where content creators and destination professionals come together to learn, connect, and grow.

From insightful breakout sessions to unforgettable local experiences, this three-day event offers the perfect mix of education, inspiration, and networking—all in a vibrant small town with a big-city attitude.

🧠 What to Expect

• Dynamic educational sessions led by industry experts
• Curated tracks for Bloggers and CVBs/DMOs
• Power Speed Networking with targeted one-on-one meetings
• Trade show and sponsor engagement
• Creative local experiences that showcase our host destination
• Plenty of networking time to foster authentic connections

🎯 Tailored Learning Tracks

For Bloggers & Content Creators:

• Building stronger partnerships with destinations
• SEO and visibility strategies
• Standing out in a crowded space

For CVBs, DMOs & Brands:

• Best practices for working with bloggers and influencers
• How to host successful FAM trips
• Strategies to get your Midwest destination noticed

💬 What Attendees Are Saying

“Attending the Midwest Travel Network Conference was one of the best investments I’ve ever made in my career as a travel blogger... The sessions were great, but what really stood out was the chance to connect with fellow bloggers and explore the host destination.”
– Stacy Brooks, Tangled Up in Food

“We’ve seen such a great ROI from this conference and travel bloggers interested in visiting St. Cloud.”
– Rachel Thompson, Visit St. Cloud

🧳 Travel & Lodging

Closest Airports:

• O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – 45 min
• Midway International Airport (MDW) – 60 min
• Just 60 miles northwest of Chicago

Hotel Info:
Group rate: $119/night at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake
Booking link coming soon!

ℹ️ Details & Policies

Contact the Organizers:
📧 midwesttravelbloggers@gmail.com

Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-refundable.

Ticket Transfers:
You may transfer your ticket for a $15 admin fee (up to 2 weeks before the event). To transfer, log into your Eventbrite account and update the name/email on the ticket.

We can't wait to welcome you to McHenry County for an unforgettable 2026 conference!
– Lisa Trudell & Sara Broers
Co-Founders, Midwest Travel Network

🔗 Learn more about our host destination