June 2025 Partner Newsletter
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In This Issue:
- 5 Minute Survey
- Immersive Group Media Tour
- Cvent Connect
- IPW
- Partner of the Month
- Industry News + Events
5-Minute Survey: Help Shape Our Story
| What Do You Love (or Wish Others Knew) About Greater Portland? Visit Portland is reaching out to residents & businesses like you to help us understand how you see Greater Portland as a place to live, work, and welcome visitors. Your input will directly inform how we promote our community to the world, through a refreshed brand message rooted in local values and authentic experiences. Your perspective is essential in helping us: Showcase what makes Greater Portland unique Support tourism that benefits local businesses and neighborhoods Ensure our messaging reflects the pride and personality of our residents We invite you to take just 5 minutes to complete our short survey. Thank you for helping us shape the future of our region — one thoughtful voice at a time. |
Celebrating Culture + Coastlines: Immersive Group Media Tour Across Maine
| We were thrilled to host three dynamic content creators and educators for a five day multicultural immersion press trip in partnership with The Maine Beaches and The Maine Office of Tourism. This thoughtfully curated itinerary paired Maine’s classic coastal charm with powerful cultural experiences. Thanks to the partnership of over 13 local businesses, this collaborative effort welcomed media professionals with a combined organic reach of over 500K. Huge thanks to all who showed up, partnered, and helped make this tour unforgettable! |
CVENT CONNECT
Our group sales team had an incredible time attending Cvent CONNECT in San Antonio, TX, where they connected with industry leaders, explored the latest in Cvent event tech innovation, and made lasting planner connections at the 8,000-attendee tradeshow. Abby and Ashley were proud to showcase all that our destination has to offer for unforgettable meetings and events.
IPW
| Visit Portland was proud to participate in this year’s IPW conference in Chicago — the premier international inbound travel trade show in the US, with over 5,000 delegates from 60+ countries in attendance. Representing our organization within the Maine Office of Tourism (MOT) booth, our Chief Business Officer, Kate McDonough, joined tourism peers from MOT and Sunday River, showcasing our state to a global audience. The MOT booth facilitated approximately 100 one-on-one meetings with tour operators and travel professionals from 16 different countries. These meaningful conversations help elevate Maine’s profile on the global stage and position Greater Portland as a standout destination. A heartfelt thank you to our partners who purchased placements in the sample itineraries — they were a standout element of our outreach and will be linked in our follow-up communications with buyers. |
View our Partner of the Month
Partner of the Month is back. Our Partner of the Month Program seeks to highlight Visit Portland Partners who have shown extraordinary efforts in assisting our mission.
Click here to see who we are honoring this month.
American Travel Sentiment Study
Below are key findings from Longwood International’s latest study.
- There was a decline in travelers citing economic concerns as greatly impacting their travel decisions.
- Number of travelers cancelling trips remains at 6%.
- More travelers are somewhat likely to use AI in their travel planning process.
Featured B2B Partner
Maine Life Media is dedicated to showcasing the beauty, uniqueness, and hospitality of Maine through impactful storytelling and dynamic on-camera experiences.