The Destination Summit
The Destination Summit 2025
Join 250+ industry professionals for a day packed with insights, connections, and inspiration. This is more than just a conference—it’s a chance to network with leaders, uncover the latest trends, and gain valuable strategies to elevate your impact in our tourism industry.
From a marketing deep dive and regional statistics to expert speakers and interactive networking, this event is designed to inform, engage, and spark fresh ideas.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation—register today.
$75 for partners, $90 for non-partners
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
University of Southern Maine Portland
Connect. Learn. Inspire.
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$75 partners
$90 non-partners
2024 Award Winners
RUSSELL WALTERS
for Adventure Travel Trade Association’s (ATTA) AdventureELEVATE
Presented to the local individual or organization whose commendable efforts produced the convention with the largest economic impact.
PORTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Presented to a partner who is an icon in the Greater Portland region, achieved through continuing passion, excellence, and consistency. This partner is a shining example of Greater Portland’s unique character, and is recognized and anticipated by visitors and locals.
PRENTICE ORGANIZATION
for Development and Revitalization
Presented to a partner recognized for their exceptional contributions to our community’s vibrancy and sustainable tourism appeal through development and revitalization.
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
& Theatre of Maine – Presented to a partner whose values, efforts, and achievements best represent to visitors the authentic nature of the Greater Portland region. This partner has contributed in numerous ways to our region’s reputation by providing creative thinking, world-class products and services, and exemplary customer service, which enhance our destination’s appeal among visitors, as well as those who work and live here.
