Join Us At A 2026 Travel Show

Join us at a 2026 Event!

It is a valuable learning experience to meet travel intenders, answer their questions about New York State destinations, and share possible itinerary ideas. With this in mind, we are inviting NYSTIA members to join us in the Tourism Champions Booth at travel shows throughout the year. We generally have at least two exhibitor passes available per day per show. Join us for a day or for the full event! 

As we begin the NYSTIA's 2026 Travel Show Schedule, I also want to share the list of shows we are currently confirmed to attend in 2026. We are actively looking to add events to our schedule, and I will share updates when shows are added.

2026 Travel Show Schedule* as of January 8, 2026:

  1. January 17-18; Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show; Walter E. Washington Convention Center; Washington, D.C. (2-Day Show)
  2. January 23-25; Pittsburgh Travel Showcase; David L. Lawrence Convention Center; Pittsburgh, PA (3-Day Show)
  3. January 24-25, New York City Travel & Adventure Show, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY (2-Day Show)
  4. January 31, AAA Northeast Travel Marketplace, Gillette Stadium (Boston Area) (1-Day Show)
  5. February 21-22; Chicago Travel Adventure Show; Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Chicago, IL (2-Day Show)
  6. February 20-22, Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show; The International Centre; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (3-Day Show)
  7. February 22; Lehigh Valley Vacation Expo; Wind Creek Casino; Allentown, PA (1-Day Show)
  8. March 14-15; Upstate Sports Summer Expo; Saratoga City Center; Saratoga Springs, NY (2-Day Show)
  9. March 28-29; Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show; Palais des congrès de Montréal; Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2-Day Show)
  10. April 12; Dream Destinations Spring Travel Show; MGM Grand; Springfield, MA (1-Day Show)
  11. April 25-26; Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Show; Nepean Sportsplex; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2-Day Show)
  12. May 1 - October 31; Visitor Center, Port Byron Old Erie Canal Heritage Park; New York State Thruway (6 month display)
  13. August 26 - September 7th; New York State Fair; New York State Fairgrounds; Syracuse, NY (13-Day Show)
  14. September; Association of  Canadian Travel Agencies Toronto Summit; Toronto Congress Centre; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1-Day Show)
  15. September; Association of  Canadian Travel Agencies Quebec Summit; Montreal, Quebec, Canada (1-Day Show)
  16. October 18; Dream Destinations Fall Travel Show, MGM Grand, Springfield, MA (1-Day Show)
  17. October 24-25; Upstate Sports Winter Expo; Saratoga City Center; Saratoga Springs, NY (2-Day Show)
  18. October 30 - November 1; International Tourism & Travel Expo; Palais des congrès de Montréal; Montréal, Québec, Canada (3-Day Show)

How to Volunteer:

Simply fill out the form below and indicate the Travel Shows you are interested in. If you are interested in volunteering at the New York State Fair, there is a second form specifically for the fair.

January 17-18; Washington D.C. Travel & Adventure Show; Walter E. Washington Convention Center; Washington, D.C. (2-Day Show)
January 24-25, New York City Travel & Adventure Show, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY (2-Day Show)
January 31, AAA Northeast Travel Marketplace, Gillette Stadium (Boston Area) (1-Day Show)
February 21-22; Chicago Travel Adventure Show; Donald E. Stephens Convention Center; Chicago, IL (2-Day Show)
February 20-22, Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show; The International Centre; Toronto, Ontario, Canada (3-Day Show)
February 22; Lehigh Valley Vacation Expo; Wind Creek Casino; Allentown, PA (1-Day Show)
March 14-15; Upstate Sports Summer Expo; Saratoga City Center; Saratoga Springs, NY (2-Day Show)
March 28-29; Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show; Palais des congrès de Montréal; Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2-Day Show)
April 25-26; Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Show; Nepean Sportsplex; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2-Day Show)
October 18; Dream Destinations Fall Travel Show, MGM Grand, Springfield, MA (1-Day Show)
October 24-25; Upstate Sports Winter Expo; Saratoga City Center; Saratoga Springs, NY (2-Day Show)
October 30 - November 1; International Tourism & Travel Expo; Palais des congrès de Montréal; Montréal, Québec, Canada (3-Day Show)

All Shows Scheduled for 2025:

  • Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, 2/1/25-2/2/25, Donald E. Stephens Convention & Convention Center, Chicago, IL
  • AAA Northeast Marketplace, 2/8/25, Patriot Place, Boston (Foxborough), MA
  • Pittsburgh International Auto Show, 2/14/25-2/17/25, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show, 2/21/25-2/23/25, International Centre, Toronto (Mississauga), ON, CA
  • AAA Lehigh Valley Vacation Expo, 2/23/25, Wind Creek Casino, Allentown (Bethlehem), PA
  • AAA Erie Vacation Expo, 3/16/25, Bayfront Convention Center, Erie, PA
  • Adirondack Sports Summer Expo, 3/22/25-3/23/25, Saratoga Springs City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
  • Montreal Outdoor Adventure Show, 3/22/25-3/23/25, Palais de Congres de Montreal, Montreal, QC, CA
  • Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show 3/29/25-3/30/25, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
  • Ottawa Travel & Vacation Show, 4/12/25-4/13/25, Rodgers Shaw Centre, Ottawa, ON
  • Ottawa Outdoor + Adventure Travel Show, 4/26/25-4/27/25, Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa (Nepean), ON, CA
  • Spring Dream Destinations Travel Show, 4/27/25, MGM Springfield Resorts & Casino, Springfield, MA
  • International Travel Show Summit Series, 5/6/25, New Yorker Hotel, New York City, NY
  • New York State Fair, 8/20/25-9/1/25, New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY
  • Fall Dream Destinations Travel Show, 10/19/25, MGM Springfield Resort & Casino, Springfield, MA
  • International Tourism & Travel Show, 11/7/25-11/9/25, Palais de Congres de Montreal, Montreal, QC, CA

2025 Seasonal Display:

  • Thruway Rest Area Operated By Canal Society of NY, 4/1/25-10/31/25, Port Byron Old Eire Canal Heritage Park, Port Byron, NY

If you have any questions about participating in travel shows or the 2025 Tourism Champions Initiative, please contact me at nate@nystia.org.

Nate Gresock
Consumer Programs Coordinator
New York State Tourism Industry Association
nate@nystia.org