Event Schedule
28th Discover New England’s Annual International Marketplace & Tourism Summit
- April 13 – 15, 2026 Summit & Marketplace, Hotel Champlain, Burlington, Vermont
- April 9 – 13, 2026 Optional Pre-FAM for International Buyer and Inbound Receptive Operators (incl 2 nights in Boston + 2 nights in Vermont)
- April 15 – 17, 2026 Optional Post FAM for International Buyers (incl 2 nights in either New Hampshire or in Maine)
Supplier Schedule
Subject to Change
Monday, April 13
| 11:00 AM | Registration opens, exhibitor setup begins |
| 1:00 – 4:00 PM | Discover New England Annual Summit schedule of speakers and breakout sessions to include:
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| 4:00 PM | Hotel check in to host hotels |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | All delegate welcome reception (exhibition area). |
| Dinner on own |
Tuesday, April 14
| 7:30 – 9:30 AM | Hosted breakfast at your leisure, sponsored by Expedia Group Media Solutions |
| 9:00 AM – 11:58 PM | Marketplace I: One-on-One Appointments *No scheduled breaks, all Marketplace participants are encouraged to pre-schedule their own breaks during the appointment request process. |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | All delegate lunch |
| 2:30 – 5:13 PM | Marketplace II: One-on-One Appointments *No scheduled breaks, all Marketplace participants are encouraged to pre-schedule their own breaks during the appointment request process. |
| Evening | All delegate evening event hosted by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing |
Wednesday, April 15
| 7:30 – 9:30 AM | Hosted breakfast at your leisure, sponsored by Expedia Group Media Solutions |
| 9:00 AM – 11:58 AM | Marketplace III: One-on-One Appointments (Beacon Ballroom and Lewis Hall) *No scheduled breaks, all Marketplace participants are encouraged to pre-schedule their own breaks during the appointment request process. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Grab & Go lunches |
Buyer Schedule
Subject to Change
Thursday, April 9
| All day | Pre-FAM Buyers’ arrival into BOS, activities and overnight hosted by Meet Boston
PRE FAM SUMMARIES Boston x2 nights – Boston will provide details directly to delegations and participating operators Manchester downtown, tour and dinner at curate and Southern Vermont Arts Center, overnight Equinox. Next day tour of the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, lunch at the Middlebury Inn, Montpelier, dinner and distillery tour at Bar Hill, and overnight at the Capitol Plaza in Berlin. Free time at Church Street Marketplace, culinary experience at Palmers Sugarhouse, and Burlington South End Tour.
Boston x2 nights – Boston will provide details directly to delegations and participating operators Artisans Park in Windsor, Fat Sheet Farm, Dinner at Lake Morey. Woodstock free time, lunch at the von Trapp Brewery, free time in Stowe, dinner at the Sun & Ski Stowe Bowl. Church Street Marketplace, Palmers Sugarhouse, and Burlington South End Tour |
Friday, April 10
| All day | Pre-FAM Buyers’ activities and overnight hosted by Meet Boston |
Saturday, April 11
| Morning | Pre-FAM Buyers’ activities and overnight hosted by Meet Boston |
| 12:00 PM | Coaches pickup and all pre-FAM participants, will continue to Vermont, activities and overnight. |
Sunday, April 12
| All day | Pre-FAM Buyers’ activities and overnight, hosted the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing |
Monday, April 13
| Morning and afternoon | Pre-FAM Buyers’ activities, hosted by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing
No Boston-Logan airport shuttle will be provided. All non-FAM participants are encouraged to fly in and out of BVT. |
| 3:30 PM | Check in to host hotels, Burlington, Vermont |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | All delegate welcome reception (exhibition area) |
| 6:00 PM | Buyers, receptives and sponsors depart for closed evening event, hosted by Hello Burlington |
Tuesday, April 14
| 7:30 – 9:30 AM | Hosted breakfast at your leisure, sponsored by Expedia Group Media Solutions |
| 9:00 – 11:58 AM | Marketplace II: One-on-One Appointments *No scheduled breaks, all Marketplace participants are encouraged to pre-schedule their own breaks during the appointment request process. |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | All delegate lunch |
| 2:30 – 5:13 PM | Marketplace II: One-on-One Appointments *No scheduled breaks, all Marketplace participants are encouraged to pre-schedule their own breaks during the appointment request process. |
| Evening | All delegate evening event hosted by the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing |
Wednesday, April 15
| All day | Hosted breakfast at your leisure, sponsored by Expedia Group Media Solutions |
| 9:00 – 11:58 AM | Marketplace III: One-on-One Appointments (Beacon Ballroom and Lewis Hall) *No scheduled breaks, all Marketplace participants are encouraged to pre-schedule their own breaks during the appointment request process. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Grab & Go lunches |
Thursday, April 16
| All Day |
Post FAMS A & B
POST FAM SUMMARIES Maine x2 nights Rangeley, bowling and beverages at Moose Alley, overnight at the Rangeley Inn & Tavern. Light hike at the Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary, lunch at the Front & Main in Waterville, tour of the Old Port section of Portland, downtown stay (TBC), photo op and walk at Portland Head Lighthouse, Kennebunkport tour and site visit, lunch and tour experience in Ogunquit before returning to Boston airport.
New Hampshire x2nights Experience the highlights of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and Lakes Region including scenic vistas, the Kancamagus Scenic Byway, historic railways, waterfalls, covered bridges, charming towns, and lakeside downtowns. This will be a two-night hub and spoke tour with overnight accommodation in North Conway hosted by Jamsan Management at their properties: the Fox Ridge Resort, Cambria Hotel, and Home2 Suites, all located within 2 miles of each other. North Conway is known for tax-free shopping and easy access to major attractions including skiing, trains, parks, museums and more. |
Friday, April 17
| All morning and afternoon | Post FAMS A & B |
| 3:30 PM | Both coaches arrive at the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). All participants are encouraged to depart 6:00 PM or later. If operators are staying on after on their own, they will need to take ride share or public transportation from BOS back to city. |
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