Global travel insights will get a local audience as Visit Sarasota County’s Indicators & Insights Summit welcomes Nicole Porter, VP of Political Affairs at the U.S. Travel Association, as its keynote speaker. Porter’s talk, scheduled for November 18 at 8 a.m. at the Carlisle Inn, will cover national and international tourism trends – from tariffs and TSA to America’s global travel brand – and their economic impact regionally in Florida. As Vice President of Political Affairs, Porter leads and develops all grassroots and political programs to bolster U.S. Travel’s advocacy efforts. Under Nicole’s leadership, U.S. Travel has raised more than $2 million for TravelPAC and the Advocacy Fund during the 2022 and 2024 election cycles. These critical tools help ensure the travel industry maintains a strong voice in Washington and secure a lasting seat at the table on and off Capitol Hill. Following Porter’s keynote, Visit Sarasota’s research firm – Downs & St. Germain Research – will share the state of local tourism and peek into their crystal ball to forecast market trends heading into season and 2026. Tickets are on sale now starting at $60 and include breakfast as well as all-day admission to the Summit. Group discounts are also available. For tickets and more information, visit https://visitsarasotacounty.ticketspice.com/visit-sarasota-county-indicators-insights-summit-2025