SALEM, Ohio — Northern Kentucky was recently named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Places to Travel,” and MeetNKY will showcase the region to travel planners when they host Going On Faith Conference 2025. The conference will bring together travel planners of faith-based, church and religious groups from over 25 states to discover the destination and network with travel industry.
The event will be held August 6–8, 2025, at the Marriott Cincinnati Airport, with meeting space located inside the property for delegates’ convenience.
“We are excited to partner with MeetNKY and know that the Marriott is a great meeting place,” said Jennifer Ferguson, general manager of The Group Travel Family of Brands and the Going On Faith Conference.
“There are so many choices for faith groups in northern Kentucky,” added Ferguson.
That’s why many groups return to northern Kentucky on a regular basis. Two of the nation’s biggest draws for faith-based groups are the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, both located within a 30-minute drive of the Marriott Cincinnati Airport. Also a major draw are the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, both included among the 10 attractions in the Kentucky Faith Trail.
Spearheading the effort to expose faith-based groups to the destination and the lead in bringing Going On Faith Conference to northern Kentucky is Julie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of MeetNKY.
“Julie has established herself as a champion of tourism, and it is a pleasure to work with her in making Going On Faith Conference 2025 a great success,” Ferguson said.
Faith-based travel planners can learn more about bringing their groups to northern Kentucky by visiting meetnky.com.
