Regionally and around the world, the Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing (VDTM) promotes our state through special events, consumer shows, and travel trade shows. View the current list of 2024 - 2025 events below.
EASTERN STATES EXPO "THE BIG E"
SEP. 12 – 28, 2024 | W. Springfield, MA
"New England's Great State Fair". The largest fair on the eastern seaboard, with an attendance of 1.5 million.
Volunteer with us: Volunteer to take a shift at the tourism booth, located in the historic Vermont Building, in exchange for brochure distribution for all 17 days of the fair. For more information, please contact Katharine Ingram or call 802-261-5111.
BRAND USA TRAVEL WEEK
OCT. 20-23, 2024 | London, England
Brand USA Travel Week is an appointment-based show that allows us to meet with international tour operators from the UK and Europe.
ABA MARKETPLACE
FEB 1-4, 2025| Philadelphia, PA Marketplace is an appointment-based show for Motorcoach and Tour Operators and Travel Industry Suppliers who want to expand their group tour & travel business.
BOSTON OUTDOOR EXPO
MAR 1-2, 2025 | Boston, MA
Partnership between the Boston Run Show and the Boston Outdoor Expo creating a consumer-facing show which connects outdoor and running enthusiasts with relevant brands, businesses and destinations.
MONTREAL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SHOW
MAR 22-23, 2025 |Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Quebec’s largest showcase of outdoor gear and adventure travel experiences focused on consumers.
DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND SUMMIT
APR 7-9, 2025| Newport, RI
DNE Summit is the only travel trade show dedicated to New England organizations looking to increase business from overseas travelers.
U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION'S IPW
JUNE 14-18, 2025 | Chicago, IL
The travel industry's premier international marketplace. More than 6,000 delegates representing U.S. travel organizations meet with international buyers, domestic buyers, and media from 70+ countries.
VERMONT TOURISM SUMMIT
APRIL 28-29, 2025| Burlington, Vermont
Join VT tourism industry colleagues at the 40th annual Vermont Tourism Summit (VTS) A must-attend event for any association, business or organization looking to get involved in the state’s tourism industry. You will leave this conference ready to start executing strategies for your success. Includes networking events, engaging panel discussions and workshops.
We will add more events as we confirm them. For more information on shows and partnership opportunities, please contact Trade and Partner Relations Manager Katharine Ingram or call 802-261-5111.