Tourism Summit 2026
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location
The Seacoast Repertory Theatre
125 Bow Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Fees/Admission
Free to attend.
Contact Information
Hope Puzzo
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Event Sponsors
Description
Tourism Builds Community - Community Builds Tourism
The Tourism Summit is an educational opportunity held each year. This must attend event for tourism owners, managers, and employees features an overview from the Chamber and the City of Portsmouth. We will address the latest industry trends, opportunities to network with other tourism professionals and much, much more.
Speakers and schedule -
8:00 am - Doors open, Networking
8:30 am - Program begins, Welcome from Chamber President Ben VanCamp
8:40 am - Insights from NH's Travel & Tourism Director, Michelle Cruz
9:10 am - Hear from our host, The Seacoast Rep, Alyssa Dumas, Artistic Director
9:30 am - Map & GoPortsmouth Information, Jonathan Day, Centrus Digital
9:45 am - BREAK
9:55 am - Future Focus Tourism Trends, Jada Lindblom, Ph.D, Associate Extension Professor, Recreation Management & Policy, UNH
10:40 am - Great Bay Community College, Dr. Cheryl Lesser
11:10 am - Updates from The City of Portsmouth, Karen Conard, Portsmouth City Manager
11:45 am - Wrap up
