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april 5, 2025
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Start Your Adventure - REGISTER HERE
Start Your Adventure - REGISTER HERE

THE DESTINATION SUMMIT


Connect. Learn. Inspire.

Over 250+ industry professionals joined us at USM's Hannaford Hall on April 30, 2025, for a day packed with insights, connections, and inspiration. This is more than just a conference—it’s a chance to network with leaders, uncover the latest trends, and gain valuable strategies to elevate your impact in our tourism industry.


From a marketing deep dive and regional statistics to expert speakers and interactive networking, this event is designed to inform, engage, and spark fresh ideas.


Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation—be sure to join us next year. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Gerard Kiladjian

Strategic Plan & Marketing Update

Strategic Plan & Marketing Update

Strategic Plan & Marketing Update

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Lynn Tillotson, Visit Portland

Regional Visitation Statistics

Strategic Plan & Marketing Update

Strategic Plan & Marketing Update

2024 Visitation Statistics for the Greater Portland region and statewide.

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Lynn Tillotson & Russell Walters

Award Recipients

Strategic Plan & Marketing Update

Award Recipients

Join us in celebrating our Award Recipients.

See who we are honoring this year.

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Ms. Pingree

Exhibition + Networking

Exhibition + Networking

Exhibition + Networking

Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals. 

Exhibiting Info
Chris Kast & Brian Threlkeld

Marketing Workshop

Exhibition + Networking

Exhibition + Networking

An informative and engaging workshop, led by tourism marketing agency Madden Media.

Meet our Speakers
Visit Portland event stage

FAQs

Exhibition + Networking

FAQs

Everything you need to know about the day of the event.

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REGISTRATION

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 |  8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$75 for partners, $90 for non-partners


 

Sponsor a Future Hospitality Leader
Help shape the future of our industry—one student at a time!

We’re inviting attendees to sponsor a local hospitality student by covering their registration and welcoming them as your guest for the day. This is more than just a ticket—it’s an opportunity to mentor, guide, and inspire the next generation of industry professionals.


As a sponsor, you’ll introduce your student to key industry connections, share insights from your own experience, and help them navigate the event. It’s a simple yet powerful way to give back, invest in our industry’s future, and gain fresh perspectives along the way.


Want to make a difference? Select the “Sponsor a Student” option when you register.

Register

Capturing the Energy: Highlights from 2024

John Paglio, flyte new media - loving his interactions as an exhibitor!

Kate Berry, Aimee Smith, Kelsey Lynn, Libby Nyquist, Linda Orr

Quincy Hentzel, CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber and Erin Ovalle with Maine Life Media

Russell Walters accepting his Meet In Maine award for ATTA

Nope, they were not bored; they listened intently to the presentation! 

The ladies of the USM Hospitality progam!

Julie Pezzino, accepting the award for Hospitality & Tourism Excellence 

Stefan King and Kim Strondak, Portland Regency Hotel

Setting the stage...

Sheila Nee, Executive Director of the Maine Sports Commission

Portland Symphony Orchestra staff and board members accepting the Beacon Award

John Schultzel, Olympia Companies & Tony Cameron, Maine Tourism Association

Eric Pray, Portland Explorer Tours and Dylan Suhr, Maine Tour Co.

Charlotte Ix accepting the Partner of the Year Award for Prentice Hospitality

Gerard Kiladjian, Principal Hospitality


tHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Sodexo Logo
USM Logo
Knack Factory Logo provided by Knack Factory
Focus Photography logo provided by Focus Photography
Wohler & Co. Logo

Focus Photography is the official event photographer; their photos appear throughout the website

Contact Us

For more information about this event and other Visit Portland events, please reach out. 


Visit Portland
1375 Congress Street, Portland Maine 04102
(207)772-4994
partners@visitportland.com

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