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.

Throughout the year, the Maine Office of Tourism has a presence at consumer shows allowing them to engage with potential visitors face-to-face. They also conduct brand activations through media partnerships as an innovative way to bring the brand to life outside of the state. Please see below for some examples of these events.

2026 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

January 17-18

Walter E Washington Convention Center

Washington, DC

New York

January 24-25

Jacob K. Javit’s Convention Center

New York City, NY

Chicago

February 21-22

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Chicago, IL

South Florida

February 28 – March 1

Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Big E

September 18 – October 4

West Springfield, MA

2026 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.