2026 Keynote Jim Hinckley

Jim is the author of 23 books, a founding member of the Route 66 Association of Kingman, co-creator of Jim Hinckley’s America travel network and an author, humorist, content creator (including a Coffee with Jim podcast), speaker, historian, and tour development consultant. He’s traveled throughout the U.S. and to Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands to share his knowledge of the Mother Road’s history and marketing of its uniquely American experiences. Jim’s focus is on economic activation of Route 66, rooted in its history while focused on the dynamic and evolving opportunities ahead for this legendary route. 

A native of the Kingman area, Jim is immortalized in a life-sized bronze statue commissioned by Kingman Main Street, dedicated during National Road Trip Day celebrations in 2022. The California Legislature Assembly honored him for his dedication to preservation of American history and he was named Citizen of the Year during Andy Devine Days in 2019.