10 Ways to Make the Most of the
Maine Tourism Conference
The Maine Tourism Conference planning team has curated two impactful days of learning, inspiration, and connection. With so much happening, it helps to have a plan. Here’s your insider guide to making the most of your time at the 2026 Maine Tourism Conference:
1. Download the Nunify app before you arrive.
Your all-in-one conference companion. The Nunify app has the full schedule, session details, speaker bios, maps, attendee networking, trivia contest, and real-time updates. Get it on your phone early so you’re ready to hit the ground running.
2. Celebrate Maine’s tourism changemakers.
On Tuesday, April 28, at 4:45, we’ll honor this year’s recipients of the Maine Tourism Awards—individuals, businesses, and organizations that exemplify innovation, excellence, and alignment with the state’s Destination Management Plan. It’s one of the most uplifting moments of the event—don’t miss it. Immediately following the Ceremony, everyone is invited to the Welcome Reception with a specially curated menu designed by the Samoset Resort's Director of Food & Beverage Michael Miller and Keynote Speaker, Chef and Author Barton Seaver.
3. Tourism region ribbons
All name badges will include a ribbon for the tourism region you selected when registering. Whether you’re meeting others from your region or starting conversations with peers from across the state, use these identifiers to share ideas, gain new perspectives, and get more out of sessions like Get to Know Your Tourism Region.
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4. Connect with your people—and meet new ones.
MTC is all about building community in Maine’s tourism sector. Visit our Exhibitors, chat between sessions, attend the opening reception, and say hello to someone new. You never know where a conversation could lead.
5. Be present for the sessions.
The breakout sessions are packed with insight into marketing, destination development, research, workforce trends, and more. Attend both days, resist the urge to multitask and soak up every bit of it. Your future self will thank you.
6. Divide and conquer.
Coming with a team? Split up and attend different sessions to maximize your coverage. Then regroup and share takeaways with each other—and your broader teams back home.
7. Practice the Pac-Man Rule.
When you're chatting in a group, leave a little open space for someone to join. It’s a small move that makes a big difference in creating a welcoming, inclusive vibe throughout the conference.
8. Don’t miss the grand finale: the Maine Office of Tourism Report.
The conference concludes with a powerful session with Carolann Ouellette, Director of the Maine Office of Tourism and industry leaders from Miles Partnership, Downs & St. Germain, and Tourism Economics. It’s a must-attend moment that ties it all together.
9. Need help? Find the MTC team.
Our team will be visible and ready to help throughout the event. Swing by the registration table or catch us around the venue—whether you’ve got a question or just want to connect, we’re here for it.
10. Help shape the future—share your feedback.
After the conference, take a few minutes to fill out the post-event survey. Your ideas help us make MTC even more valuable for years to come.