Two Major Out of State Events: We Attend Travel Shows in Chicago and Toronto

Over the on February 21st-22nd weekend we had two Tourism Champions Booth in action at two major travel events in two major out of state markets. I brought the booth to the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, and  Gary Hahn and Megan Arnone Eckwahl of the National Comedy Center brought a second booth to the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show (thank you to Maria DiGiacomo of Reach Global, representing I Love NY, for joining Gary and Megan in our booth!), held at the International Centre.

We saw excellent traffic through our booth at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show, with a mix of families, empty nesters, and retirees. Attendees and exhibitors who were from New York State continue to say how much they enjoyed our booth. They enjoyed everything from our photo kiosk, picturing themselves in New York State, to taking multiple guides for the regions they want to explore! Visit Seneca Nation also had a booth at the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show.

At the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show, the focus was on outdoor experiences. Attendees were asking about the Empire State Trail and our fantastic state parks, seeking experience in cycling, hiking, and boating. Gary and Megan urged to attendees to explore the many diverse New York State destinations offering outdoor experiences.

Next Up: Upstate Sports Summer Expo at the Saratoga City Center, March 14-15

Join Us In The Booth At A 2026 Travel Show: It's a valuable and rewarding experience to meet travel intenders, answer their questions about New York State destinations, and share possible itinerary ideas. Use this link to choose an event.