--- title: Annual Visitor Industry Luncheon date: 2022-02-21T11:11:04-06:00 author: Matt Barthel canonical_url: "https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/visitor-industry-luncheon" section: Landing Pages --- # Annual Visitor Industry Luncheon [ ![](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/ESF_Save_The_Date_Web_2026.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=550&h=238&q=98&f=webp&c=4f3619b6&v=5a7f50896efefd38baab316b814d7702e7edba592694d94d1643731aeb6047bf) ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-sioux-falls-2026-visitor-industry-luncheon-tickets-1982362677131) **Tuesday, May 5, 2026** **11:30am - 1:30pm** Experience Sioux Falls will hold its annual Visitor Industry Luncheon, sponsored by First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. ## Featured Speaker: Jesse Israel **Unleashing True Potential** **Jesse** is a **5X Audible worldwide bestseller**, a **global keynote speaker**, and a **social entrepreneur** known for founding **The Big Quiet movement**. He has led some of the **largest meditations on earth**, including in sold-out arenas on tour with **Oprah Winfrey** and in international broadcasts with **Deepak Chopra**. An expert in **human performance and wellbeing**, Jesse is a **leadership coach** to elite performers—from top CEOs and senior White House advisors to Academy and Grammy Award-Winning actors and musicians. As a former record label and tech fund founder who signed multi-platinum bands and oversaw an industry-leading music tech investment fund, Jesse blends his entrepreneurial experience with his expertise in wellbeing. He is dedicated to helping millions cultivate **calm**, **clarity**, and **resiliency** in the face of life's demands. **Tickets** $75 Reserved tables of 8 available [Purchase Tickets](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-sioux-falls-2026-visitor-industry-luncheon-tickets-1982362677131) #### 2026 Visitor Industry Awards Experience Sioux Falls will also be giving out its 2026 Visitor Industry Awards during the luncheon. Individuals will be recognized in the following categories: - Hospitality Awards - Attraction - Hotel - Restaurant - Retail - Heart of the City Award ***The nomination deadline is April 20 at 5pm.*** [Submit a Nomination](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/visitor-industry-awards)