Annual Report FY26

INDUSTRY INSIGHT + TRENDS CONFERENCES

Visit Portland is committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. By investing in professional development and industry conferences, our team gains valuable insights, innovative ideas, and emerging strategies that help us better serve our partners, strengthen the visitor economy, and ensure Greater Portland remains a competitive and compelling destination. STAFF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE LYNN • U.S. Travel Association’s Destination Capitol Hill • Destination’s International Advocacy Summit • Maine Tourism Workforce Summit AMY • Destination International Business Operations Summit, Jackson, MS KATE

• PACE Conference, Kissimmee, FL • Discover New England Roundtable DAVE

• Destination International Annual Convention • Destination’s International Thrive Summit • Destination’s International Marketing Summit ABBY

• Destination East LYNN, KATE & DAVE • Magnetize Maine LYNN & KATE • Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, Holiday Inn by the Bay ENTIRE STAFF • Maine Tourism Conference, Rockland, ME

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