Tourism Talks
Tourism Talks
Take advantage of our free, partner-exclusive workshops for you and your staff from professionals in their industry. Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while mingling with fellow partners before the presentation begins.
Reimagining Events: 2025 Trends That Are Reshaping the Event Experience
Exploring the deeper shifts behind how—and why—we design events in 2025.
Hosted by Stefa Normantas, Green Tree Events
From purpose-driven programming to wellness-infused agendas and immersive local experiences, the events world is shifting in big, meaningful ways. In this trend-forward session, we’ll explore what’s behind the evolution—what planners are prioritizing, what attendees are craving, and how cultural shifts are reshaping the very purpose of gathering. Whether you’re a venue, hotel, or tour operator, this session offers fresh insight into how—and why—the event experience is being reimagined in 2025.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks
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Stefa Normantas
Stefa Normantas is a strategic event manager and managing partner of New England Made Shows and Green Tree Event Consultants/Giraffe Events, Maine-based companies specializing in expert event services. She brings hands-on support and strategic insight to trade shows and conferences across the region. A graduate of Simmons College and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, Stefa is a member of the Women’s Presidents Organization and serves on the boards of Saco Main Street, Camp Neringa, and the Saco Arts Commission. She’s also a novice beekeeper, creative gardener, and lover of good beer, good dinners, and bringing the outdoors in.
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Upcoming Topics
September 30: Kurt Graser, Knack Factory
October 21: Amy Welch-Olson, Capshore Photography and Kristen F. Simmons
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