April 2026- Partner Pulse
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In This Issue:
- The 2026 Visitor’s Guide is Here
- The Destination Summit is Just a Few Days Away
- Industry Events
- Events Calendar
- Noteworthy News
- Partner of the Month
- Featured B2B Partner
- New Partners
The 2026 Visitor’s Guide is Here
Our 2026 Visitor’s Guide is now available for pickup at our Visitor Information Center:
14 Ocean Gateway Pier
Portland, ME 04101
General pick up is Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Guides are available free of charge for distribution to your guests, delegates, clients, and customers. Thank you for supporting Visit Portland through partnership and advertising.
The Destination Summit
JUST A FEW DAYS AWAY
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
The Destination Summit is less than a week away. Join 250+ professionals at USM’s Abromson Center for an afternoon and evening of insights, connections, and inspiration. This year, The Destination Summit blends high-impact learning with meaningful networking, all in a streamlined format designed to fit your workday.
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Conference
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Cocktail Reception
$75 for partners, $90 for non-partners
Industry Events
IDEAS WEBINAR | EMPOWERING INCLUSION
Join us and the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce for the next IDEAS Session, April 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM. This free virtual session will focus on Disability Etiquette and Best Practices in Empowering Inclusion, hosted by Liz Nitzel from the Maine Department of Labor. Register here
sUBMIT YOUR EVENTS TO OUR
eVENTS cALENDAR
Now is the perfect time to add your upcoming Events and Deals to our website before the busy season starts. Log into the Web Dashboard to upload your events and packages + deals.
If you have any questions, or need your login credentials, please reach out to our Partner Communications Coordinator, Harleigh.
Noteworthy News
- Join the Maine business community in opposing LD 1822, the proposed Maine Online Data Privacy Act, which will largely disrupt digital marketing efforts for businesses of all sizes across the state. CEOs can sign the petition here.
- Together Portland has officially launched. Their mission is to foster community involvement and drive positive change by collaborating with local government and residents. Learn more
- The Maine Tourism Association has released dates for this year’s Maine Tourism Leadership Academy. This leadership program will take place May 12 and 13, 2026 at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Event Center in Bar Harbor. Learn more
vIEW OUR
pARTNER OF THE MONTH
Our Partner of the Month Program highlights Visit Portland Partners who have made extraordinary efforts to support our mission.
Click here to see who we are honoring this month.
fEATURED b2B PARTNER
Sonar Digital is a full-service digital marketing, advertising, and analytics agency in Portland, Maine. They specialize in integrated, cross-channel, multi-platform strategies that drive towards your business goals. Learn more
