PROGRAMS
Pop Culture Showdown Trivia Night
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 ~ 6:00 pm ~ The HEIGHTS
Get ready to test your knowledge of all things pop culture at SLAA’s first Trivia Night! Gather your friends, family, co-workers, and fellow pop culture fans for an evening of fast-past trivia, friendly competition, and plenty of fun. From blockbuster movies and hit TV shows to chart-topping music, and iconic celebrities, this trivia showdown will challenge even the most dedicated fans. Teams will battle it out across multiple rounds to prove who truly rules the pop culture universe.
Make it a fun night out!
Bring your own snacks and drinks, decorate your table if you’re feeling creative, and settle in for an entertaining evening with colleagues and friends from across the attractions and tourism community. Whether you’re a trivia champion, a pop culture superfan, or just in it for the fun, SLAA’s Pop Culture Showdown promises a lively night of competition, connection and entertainment.
Carole Moody Scholarship
The Saint Louis Attractions Association has been awarding scholarships to qualified students interested in pursuing careers in the tourism and hospitality industry since 1991. The Carole Moody Scholarship is named for founding Attractions Association member Carole Moody, in recognition of her nearly 30 years of contributions to the tourism and hospitality industry. We are honored to carry on Carole’s memory and spirit through this program. Click here to make a donation to the scholarship fund.
This scholarship is open to any undergraduate college student or high school senior entering college majoring in a field that could contribute to the tourism/hospitality industry and maintaining a 3.0 or B grade point average. In addition, the student must have accomplished one of the following:
- Work in the industry for a SLAA member
- Completed an internship with a SLAA member
- Be a current member of SLAA (student memberships are available)
- Be a family member of a SLAA member
- Belong to a hospitality organization
One or more students are awarded a scholarship in the amount of at least $500.
Internship Opportunities
Internship opportunities from SLAA members are organized into a digital booklet that is made available to high schools and colleges in the metropolitan St. Louis area. This is a wonderful opportunity to give a student an amazing experience in the St. Louis tourism industry.
Spirit of St. Louis Awards
The Spirit of St. Louis Program Award is given to a program, activity or event that has contributed to the St. Louis region by raising public awareness, increasing visitorship or in general having a positive impact on the industry. Click here a submit your nomination.
The Spirit of St. Louis Individual Award is given annually to honor an individual who has gone the extra mile and put forth exemplary effort in helping to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry. Click here to submit a nomination.
The Hall of Fame Award is the Saint Louis Attractions Association’s highest honor, reserved for individuals who have made and sustained noteworthy contributions that have broadly impacted the tourism and hospitality industry. Click here to submit a nomination.
Auction
Mark Your Calendar for the 2026 Silent Auction!
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 ~ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Help make this year’s auction a success – donate an item!
The SLAA Silent Auction is one of the most popular events each year, thanks to the generosity of our members! Help us make this year better than ever by donating an item to the auction!
Would your company consider making a donation to support our efforts? Items as varied as gift certificates, complimentary passes or tickets, merchandise, gift baskets, private tours, services and more are sought to create exciting auction items.
A portion of the proceeds from the auction benefit the Carole Moody Scholarship Fund, which is awarded annually to a high school senior or undergraduate college student majoring in a field that contributes to the tourism/hospitality industry
2026 Events
September 16, 2026
Topic: Annual Silent Auction
Location: The Magic House
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Click here for more information and to register.
November 18, 2026
Topic: TBD
Location: City Museum
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
January 21, 2026
Topic: Working with TripAdvisor
Location: Schlafly Tap Room
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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March 18, 2026
Topic: Behind the Scenes with the Missouri Division of Tourism
Location: Chicken N Pickle
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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April 16, 2026
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Location: The HEIGHTS
Time:6:00 pm
Click here for more information.
May 20, 2026
Topic: Spirit of St. Louis Awards & Scholarship Presentation
Location: Grant’s Farm
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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July 15, 2026
Topic: Annual Networking Luncheon
Location: The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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Past Meetings
2022
March 16, 2022
Topic: What’s New in St. Louis!
Location: Sports & Social at Ballpark Village
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
May 18, 2022
Topic: Spirit of St. Louis Awards & Carole Moody Scholarship Presentation
Location: City Foundry STL
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
July 20, 2022
Topic: Roundtable Discussions
Location: National Museum of Transportation
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
September 28, 2022
Topic: Networking
Location: Missouri History Museum
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
2023
January 18, 2023
Topic: St. Louis Update
Location: The Armory STL
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
March, 15, 2023
Topic: Regional Tourism Update
Location: 18Rails The Venue at The City Foundry
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
May 17, 2023
Topic: Spirit of St. Louis Awards & Carole Moody Scholarship Presentation
Location: The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
July 19, 2023
Topic: Networking Luncheon
Location: The EDGE in Belleville
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
September 20, 2023
Topic: Working with Journalists, Influencers & Other Partners to Promote Your Venue
Location: Gateway Arch Riverboats
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
October 18, 2023
Topic: Networking Happy Hour
Location: Wild Crush Wine Bar
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
November 15, 2023
Topic: Annual Silent Auction
Location: The Smith & Co. at Moto Museum
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
2024
January 17, 2024
Topic: AI & the Tourism Industry
Location: Angad Arts Hotel
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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March 20, 2024
Topic: Safety Strategies
Location: The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch Brewery
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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May 15, 2024
Topic: Spirit of St. Louis Awards
Location: Missouri History Museum
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Click here for more information.
July 17, 2024
Topic: Networking Luncheon
Location: 360 Rooftop Bar – Downtown
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Click here for more information.
September 18, 2024
Topic: Area Updates from MoDOT
Location: Adventures of Intrigue
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Click here for more information.
November 20, 2024
Topic: Annual Silent Auction
Location: St. Louis Union Station
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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2025
January 15, 2025
Topic: The Truth About Crime in St. Louis
Location: SqWires Restaurant & Market
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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March 19, 2025
Topic: Springing Into the Busy Season as Our Best Self
Location: PBR at Ballpark Village
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Click here for more information.
May 21, 2025
Topic: Spirit of St. Louis Awards & Scholarship Presentation
Location: Grant’s Farm
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
Click here for more information.
July 16, 2025
Topic: Annual Networking Luncheon
Location: The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch Tour Center
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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THURSDAY, September 25, 2025
Topic: The Future of St. Louis Tourism
Location: City Museum
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
(NOTE: This month’s meeting has been rescheduled due to the Explore St. Louis Annual Meeting)
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November 19, 2025
Topic: Annual Silent Auction
Location: The Muny
Time: 11:00 am – 1:15 pm
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