
MOT's Travel Shows in the United States and Internationally
The Maine Office of Tourism attends consumer-travel shows in key markets to directly interact and market to the traveling public. MOT exhibits are designed to support Maine’s tourism marketing campaign and brand. Show staff and materials provide expert advice on things to do and see in all seasons and throughout all regions of the state.

US Trade 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. 2022 events include:
The Big E
September 16 – October 2, 2022
West Springfield, MA
Chicago Travel Adventure Show
February 19-20, 2022
Donald E. Stephens Conventions Center, Chicago IL
Washington DC Travel Adventure Show
February 26-27, 2022
Walter E Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Boston Travel Adventure Show
March 5-6, 2022
Hynes Convention Center, Boston MA

Canadian Travel Shows
Maine Office of Tourism typically attends three travel shows in eastern Canadian cities – Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal – whose audiences are most likely to travel to Maine. In 2022 MOT staff exhibited at :
Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show
March 26-28, 2022
Palais de Congres, Montreal, Quebec
Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show
International Centre, Toronto, Ontario
April 29 – May 1, 2022
Ottawa Travel and Vacation Show
Cancelled in 2022

Hunting & Fishing Shows
MOT attends shows aimed specifically at hunting & fishing audiences in order to meet and talk with fans of those sports. The shows include:
World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition
Cancelled in 2022. Projected 2023 date is March 2-5
Rockland Community College, Suffern NY

European 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.
IPW
June 4-8, 2022
Orlando, FL
Overseas 2022 shows TBD