05/05/2026
Aroostook County Tourism (ACT), the destination marketing organization for northern Maine as designated by the Maine Office of Tourism, invites tourism partners, business owners, and community leaders to attend the 2026 Aroostook County Tourism Summit on May 13, 2026, at Hidden Spring Winery.
The Aroostook County Tourism Summit serves as the region’s pinnacle gathering for the tourism industry. The summit brings together statewide and local decision-makers to share knowledge, review current trends, and shape the future of tourism in Aroostook County.
Deputy Director of the Maine Office of Tourism Hannah Collins, who will present newly released visitation data for Aroostook County and Maine. Her participation reflects the strong connection between state-level tourism leadership and the work being done in Aroostook County. The data highlights Aroostook as the only
region in Maine to experience growth in overnight visitation, with a 16.5% increase over last year. This performance underscores the region’s tremendous growth as a destination and the result of adjusted branding and marketing in recent years.
The summit will feature a full day of programming focused on key sectors driving visitation and economic impact across the region. Sessions will explore cultural tourism, including the Loring Air Museum, current trail development initiatives led by the Outdoor Sports Institute, and the growth of bird watching as a travel motivator. Attendees will also hear an overview of Aroostook County Tourism’s current marketing plan and participate in a hands-on workshop focused on the business of agritourism taught by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
All are invited and registration is free. Let’s all work together to grow visitation to Maine’s Aroostook County.
Registration is open. Interested participants can learn more and secure their spot by visiting the event page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-aroostook-county-tourism-summit-tickets-
1982997706521?aff=oddtdtcreator