Consumer Travel Shows

This page outlines the consumer shows and brand activations the Maine Office of Tourism participates in to bring brand awareness to potential travelers throughout the country.

USA Travel Shows

In the United States, MOT attends the Big E, New England’s largest agricultural fair and consumer travel shows in key markets for Maine. 2025 events include:

Washington DC Travel Adventure Show

January 17-18, 2026

Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

New York Travel Adventure Show

January 24-25, 2026

Jacob K. Javit’s Convention Center, New York City, NY

Chicago Travel Adventure Show

February 21-22, 2026

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, IL

South Florida Travel Adventure Show

February 28 – March 1, 2026

Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Big E

September 18 –  October 4, 2026

West Springfield, MA

Canadian Travel Shows

Maine Office of Tourism attends three travel shows in eastern Canadian cities, including Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, key markets for travel to Maine.

Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show

February 20- 22, 2026

International Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show

March 28-29, 2025

Palais de Congres, Montreal, Quebec

Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show

April 11-12, 2026

Shaw Center, Ottawa, Ontario

International Travel Shows

MOT partners with the New England states as Discover New England to promote Maine overseas and at the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW, the leading international inbound travel trade show.

Holiday World Travel Show

January 24-26, 2025

Dublin, Ireland

IPW

June 14-18, 2025

Chicago, IL

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