A delegation from regional DMO Discover New England led by new (April 2022) Executive Director Michele Cota participated in USTA's IPW international inbound trade show June 4-8 in Orlando.
The delegation met with approximately 80 tour operators and media reps from overseas who have a specific interest in New England tourism product - and who reported that 2022 demand for New England tourism destinations and services exceeds supply.
Also during IPW Discover New England hosted a UK Media Dinner for British journalists and tourism industry people from each New England state.
During summer 2022, Ms. Cota will be visiting with tourism leaders in each of the New England states to collect feedback to be used in setting the future direction of DNE.