Trade Shows & Meetings Attended by MOT

MOT attends travel-trade shows and meetings throughout North America and Europe. These provide forums between buyers and sellers, including tour operators, travel suppliers and exhibitors who package travel to, from and within North America. The shows and meetings often include education sessions and speakers.

After a two-year hiatus, MOT anticipates a return to attendance at live shows in 2022.

North American Trade Shows and Meetings

IPW –  A national showcase of America, where U.S. travel exhibitors connect with travel buyers and media from more than 70 countries to promote their product, negotiate future business and build relationships.

Dates: June 4-9, 2022 in Orlando, FL

OMCA (Ontario Motor Coach Association) – With over 25 appointments with Canadian tour operators, the MOT’s goal is to promote Maine as a destination via ad hoc itineraries while investing time in creating relationships with our neighboring tour operators.

Dates: November 13-16 2022 (Virtual Marketplace November 8)

NTA (National Tour Association) – During Travel Exchange, tour professionals from around the globe gather to gain information and strategies, share ideas and solutions, and hold buyer/seller meetings. The MOT attends over 30 face to face meetings providing information and itineraries to old and new tour operators wishing to visit Maine.

Dates: November 13-16, 2022

ABA Marketplace (American Bus Association) – Every January, ABA welcomes the travel and tourism community to the first conference of the year in which the Maine Office of Tourism meets with over 50 US tour operators to promote the state. With a large booth serving local delicacies and providing information in an informal setting, this is the largest event dedicated to the motorcoach industry in the US.

Dates: February 4-7, 2023 in Detroit

TAP (Travel Alliance Partners) – A 3-day conference with 25-minute roundtable appointments with TAP Tour Operators. The MOT works personally with TAP Partners to create itineraries to Maine’s destinations and attractions. This annual conference takes place in June each year and is attended by all TAP Tour Operator Partners, as well as destinations from across North America. Attendance is approximately 200-250 people.

Dates: TBA for 2022

 

 

European Trade Shows and Meetings

World Travel Market (WTM)

Dates: November 7-9, 2022 in London, England

ITB Berlin – The world’s leading travel trade show.

Dates: March 8-12, 2023 in Berlin, Germany