Overseas
- Maine participated with VT and NH partners in a France Sales Mission for “Top of New England”, meeting with 17 companies to discuss new product and itinerary ideas and conduct reservation agent trainings. According to the product managers, sales to our region continue to increase and advanced bookings for 2017 are ahead of 2016.
- Maine participated in the Discover New England booth at World Travel Market in London, meeting with more than 30 tour operators and product managers from the UK. Several of the tour operators shared new tours to the New England region, including Maine, and indicated bookings continue to be strong due to the short international flight and the variety of offerings in the region that align well with clients' vacation interests.
Canada
- The Maine Office of Tourism attended the Ontario Motorcoach Association Marketplace 2016 with over 20 pre-scheduled meetings with operators from the US and Canada specializing in group travel for all age groups - from students to senior citizens, and an array of interests including culinary, music festivals, shopping, theatre, and adventure.
- MOT exhibited in the US Pavilion at the 2016 International Tourism and Travel Show in Montreal, Quebec, and presented at a trade and media luncheon organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce.