The folk from Destination DC, Meet Boston, and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau are hitting our shores next week! Travel advisors can expect to get the latest from the East Coast destinations. And be in the chance to win some fab prizes!
The East Coast USA events are supported by Delta Air Lines and Marriott International. And they will make our friends from DC, Boston and Philadelphia available in (most of) our time zones! They’ll be in Auckland, Melbourne, and Sydney from 7 to 11 August. So mark your calendars.
Meet the peeps
“Destination DC is excited to bring our team to Australia and New Zealand to meet with the travel trade as part of the East Coast USA mission, alongside our partners, Meet Boston and the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau,” said Elliott L. Ferguson, II, President and CEO of Destination DC.
“Australia has historically remained within Washington, DC’s top 10 overseas markets, and according to preliminary data (TMII), Australian travel to the city is up 123% over 2022,” he added.
Martha J. Sheridan, President and CEO of Meet Boston, is looking forward to reconnect at the events.
“Not only does this trip represent a critical opportunity for us to engage with the travel industry to promote both new and iconic Boston experiences, it is also a chance for us partners to position the Northeast Corridor of the United States as a compelling, dynamic and diverse visitor experience.”
“Travellers from this region of the world share many cultural and historical attributes with New England; in many ways we have a common heritage,” she said.
Gregg Caren, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, who is also optimistic to re-engage with the ANZ trade and media, said, “There is so much to look forward to in Philadelphia.”
First there’s WrestleMania, then FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches and of course, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
“With new and additional flight options, we see a tremendous opportunity for growth, as travellers now have a greater incentive to stay longer and enjoy all that Philadelphia has to offer.”
About the events
The East Coast USA events kick off in Auckland, then head to Melbourne for two nights, concluding in Sydney. This journey also highlights Delta Air Lines’ expanding capacity from Australia. And its new flight from Auckland to Los Angeles, seamlessly connecting travellers to the East Coast.
