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MOTT DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND LEADS 2026
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International Tour OperatorJacky Lagershausenjacky@argusreisen.deArgus Reisen GmbHDESpecializes in American West with trips to ranches and National Parks but supports requests to NE. Seeking information and inspiration for road trips and things to see and do across Mass. Starting up a new NE package and wants images and ideas.

Sentiments: People in NE are great and DE travelers appreciate the interactions. Travelers are concerned about safety and immigration and media does not help with travel comfort. Travelers who have come have not experienced an reportable issues and are happy to be on holiday. Word of Mouth is a big factor in comfort.
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International Tour OperatorEve Cookeve.cook@ppgroup.travelThe Internet TravellerUKOffers a few packages with Mass. including Food of New England (restaurants and breweries) and Lobsters and Lighthouses. Looking for unique food and culture experiences and ideas for winter packages (not skiing). Business is family-run and interested in US is growing. Demographic: 45+, strong interest in culture

Sentiments: Some political and media impacts but numbers of travelers coming to US is steady. When they post about US packages, comments are mostly positive - a change from last year . FIFA is not a draw for packages.
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International Tour OperatorRonja Haeckerronja.haecker@canusa.deCANUSADESeeking the "Gilmore Girls/Hallmark" NE experience. Wants fall, close to coast, and small town feeling. Popular first time locations are NYC, LA, MIA, FL; New England is a second trip + along with Great Lakes/Michigan as a choice.

Sentiments: First time travelers to US are definitely scared off. Operators started offering an re-insurance package to move the needle on bookings to US that covers travelers in the event of an immigration issue. Not looking forward to 2+ years of hard sell on US - it's not an easy conversation.
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International Tour OperatorWessel Hendrixwessel@ustravel.nlUStravel.nl (Netherlands)NLFIT and tailor made experiences for first timers and people who have been to US many times. Seeing growth in multi-generational, RV/Glamping, and road trips. Wants information on bike tours, bike rentals, bike paths. Has 1200 agency contracts. Boston is a popular add-on to NYC and/or DC trips. West and Florida seeing strong numbers.

Sentiments: everything feels very wait and see. Some don't want to travel to US based on principle, others out of fear. Interest is picking up a bit but seeing a trend on last minute bookings.
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International Tour OperatorJeff Mitchelljeff.mitchell@roadscholar.orgRoad ScholarUSSeeing a strong demand for fall foliage with steady numbers in the domestic market. 2% of Road Scholar travelers are from UK, CAN, AUS. Focused on large groups but looking for ways to offer smaller group experiences that can be more nimble. Interest in local history, ecology, foliage, arts and crafts. Ideas for low mobility travelers. Top 3: CA, TX, NE. Offering a new Mass. itinerary focused on literary (bookshops, museums) and interest in having new information to support this growing itineary. Writers workshops could be a nice addition.

Sentiments: Canadian inbound market loss has been a major blow to business; Canadian outbound from US has remained level. Boston programs are up 150% YoY and seeing strong growth and interest in NE from domestic travelers.
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International Tour OperatorTony Lanetony@woodstockcommunications.ieWoodstock Communications - IrelandIRLMedia Meeting: Mass. is always popular with Irish viistors - love of Cape Cod and wants more ACK and MVY. There is interest in working with Abbey/MOTT on Travel Trade FAM. FAMs are a challenge for media coverage when pieces of the trip aren't covered - needs support with meals and lodging; attractions have been very generous.
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International Tour OperatorJulia Latkajalatka@latka.deAMERICA JournalDESales and Editorial: interest in history, 250, indigenous people; 50% subscription and 50% newstand in Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich airports 35K+ circulation

Sentiments: NE is a 'safe harbor' for travel considerations in DE market but still not strong. Use major moments this summer to show the world that Mass. is a safe entry point and good place to visit.
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International Tour OperatorBladhana RichardsonBladhana.richardson@americanholidays.comAmerican HolidaysIRLActive couples/families (late teens, young adults); Travelers have lots of holiday time and want to spend it doing fun things. IRL has the highest in-destination spend of EU travelers and are looking for local, authentic experiences (shops, restaurants, bars). RV interest is growing. Looking for bike, kayak, food and sip tours, culinary. Cape is very popular but North of Boston is seeing increased interest. Boston is a key destination with growth in hotel demand for 2025/2026. Also FL and cruises.

Sentiments: Inquiries and bookings looked promising at the start of 2026 but have decreased with the conflict in the Middle East. Fear of travel.
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International Tour OperatorBrecht De Blaerebrecht@excitingwest.comExciting WestBelgiumInterest in road trip ideas around Mass. and NE for itineraries that are being built for FIT travelers. Mass. is a popular add-on to NYC trips. Would love guided tours bike or walking.

Berkshires supported with information for a hike/bike/museum day after DNE.

Sentiments: No interest in travel for FIFA but will watch games at home. Seeing a rise in Canada interest due to US politics but thinks that the lower numbers and interest are temporary.
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International Tour OperatorNorbert Ketsnorbert@traveltime.nlTravel TimeNLFIT - all types and demographics; seeking information for self-drive, all types of activities. B2B and B2C business. Very intersted in beaches, road trips. Working on building itineraries and educated Dutch travelers.
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International Tour OperatorAndré Eickholtinfo@eagle-reisen.deEagle ReisenDEFIT, 60+ looking for moderate experiences and lodging. Building small group and escorted road trips (4-16 pp); Launching a NE product in 2027. Interest in iconic landscapes, authentic experiences, scenic coastal, fall foliage, nature-based and hike, whale watching. Soft adventures.

Sentiments: Inquiries were looking stronger than 2025 until conflict in Iran started - now inquires have decreased significantly. Expect to rebound eventually.
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International Tour OperatorJerry Varnesjerry.varnes@w2m.comWorld2Meet, Iberostar GroupSpainFIT/Wholesale with focus on hotels - clients range in intersts and demographics. Wants to be connected with MLA; already working with Four Points Boston Newton and Quincy. Booked 10K room nights in Boston area in 2025 and seeing interest and requests.
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International Tour OperatorPaolo Cesarettipaolo@reimatours.itReimatours (Italy)Italy10-12 day in Mass. and NE; some groups but focus is FIT, honeymooners seeking outdoor activities and indoor activities. Direct flights to BOS are attractive. Itineraries needs to have iconic experiences. Rome-based company that focuses on North America and Caribbean. Likes woking with receptive tour operators.
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International Tour OperatorHarumi Leonardhleonard@jtbusa.comJTB USAJapan/US$12M sales in 2025 across 360 offices in Japan via brochure business; Even with economic challenges in Japan and Yen conversion company is re-hiring staff and growing. Strong connections with LA due to unique contract with the Dodgers for special experiences for baseball fans. Looking to contract for special experiences, fall foliage, cranberries, cruise, heritage, culture. Focus is groups and older travelers. Challenges are group dining experiences - can't go to a seafood restaurant and be fed hamburgers; booking group flights espeically on connections in US (example: LAX > BOS; can get group to LAX but can't get a group LAX > BOS or JFK). Trip costs have doubled since COVID - used to be $8K/pp and now is $15K. Inbound to Japan is booming.
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International Tour OperatorRichard Wimmsrichard@vacationstoamerica.comVacations to America (UK)UKSpecializes in NE; looking to host trainings with individual states for agents - agents love the trainings and it’s a good secondary option to coming to destination. FIT 50+ with range of affluent income. Interest in private tours and experiences, outdoor activities, whale watches. Lodging with character - inns, b&b, boutique.

Sentiment: Lookers not bookers - there is interest in NE as a region but travelers are not booking as strong as they used to.
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International Tour OperatorSarah SuttonSarahS@freedomdestinations.co.ukFreedom DestinationsUKBespoke/custom FIT 45+ mid-range to luxury; Some escorted tours, RV, fly/drive. Typical travelers to NE/Mass. has already been to US. Interested in fall foliage, boat experiences, whale watches, culinary experiences, escorted cruise tours.

Sentiments: Concerns expressed for domestic and international political situation and Iran War. There has been a drop in website traffic for US and NE experiences but expect it to rebound eventually. Travelers love NE, but US is a hard sell right now.
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International Tour OperatorHelen Taboishelen.tabois@carrier.co.ukCarrier HolidaysUKCruise is the "heart of the holiday" and sending travelers to BOS for variety of experiences. Looking for pre/post cruise and ideas for day excursions. Strong intersest in Cape and Islands. Focus on luxury/high-end - average traveler spend is $33K with other clients spending $100K+. Seeking luxury, personalization, private access and experiences, arts, performing arts, museums (think meet-and-greets, backstage, private tours), boat, whale watch, culinary
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International Tour OperatorAndrew BirdAndrew@PurelyNewEngland.co.ukPurely AmericaUKOffers a standalone Purely New England website with both individual states and regional; BOS and Berkshires sell well. NE is #2 region behind the Deep South in sales. Interest in self drive. Older demographic, less worried about spend. Looking for unique stays and experiences to offer travelers.

Sentiments: 8% down YoY but started 2026 15% down so there is interest; no FIFA interest; People realize that NE is a welcoming, safe place and generally affordable for the UK travelers. Boston hotel costs are a challenge.

Sales: Battersea Magazine - $1500 buy in for two-page spread; sent to homes with $2M+ net worth
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International Tour OperatorRuth O'Mahonyromahony@touramerica.ieTour AmericaIRLStrong interest in BOS and Mass. - soft launch of new site and have seen strong traffic on these pages. Will be sending information for a partner portal to support inspiration and education. Fly/Drive, cruise, and FIT. NE is a second trip - first trip to US is Orlando, NYC, Las Vegas.

Sentiments: Less cancelations than anticipated. Shifting sales focus to 2027 and beyond for US markets. Iran situation has impacted conversations with travel intenders.
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Domestic/OTAAnthony Tochetanthony.tochet@priceline.comPriceline.comUSIntersested in providing data and education with focus on hotel bookings and trends; Ad opportunities are available.
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Domestic/OTASuzanne Stamcossuzanne.stamcos@destamer.comDestination America (USA)USTravelers arrive into BOS and are looking for more consolidated itineraries. 2027 is already contracted so looking at 2028 and beyond for building programs. Leaning into domestic sales. May-October is the peak interest time.Looking for range of lodging and activities for budget - moderate - moderate +. Clients from UK.

Sentiments: 2026 was looking more promising until the start of the conflict in Iran. March was down 5% YoY but Western Canada is up 10%. Team is cautiously optimistic that things will rebound but news from US impacts sentiments.
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International Tour OperatorCiara FoleyCiara.Foley@best4travel.ieBest4TravelIRLMass. is big - wants to find ways to keep travelers in state longer and drilling the amount of things to see/do/eat/stay. FIT and self-drive tailor made experiences. Flying into BDL offers good access for travelers to get to Western Mass. and is a more peaceful driving experience than leaving BOS. The welcome in Mass. is obvious and appreciated. Looking for winter and ski to add in "off season" offerings for quintessential NE/Hallmark moments.

Sentiment: The sentiment is a bit negative towards US travel at the moment but expect it to come back around.
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International Tour OperatorLaura Bitursilaura@insiemeintour.itINSIEMEinTOURItalyFIT; Wants to get travelers out from beyond the gateway cities. Seeing growth in family and couple markets. Loves ferry services for Mass and to add on trips to Canada.

Sentiments: US is generally difficult to sell (politics, war, gas prices) but focus is to keep calm, stay patient, and put in the work with the destination because it will rebound. People want NE and will be back.
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Domestic/OTACaroline Quinncaroline@bluelobstertravelco.comBlue Lobster Travel CompanyUSBespoke and tailored, Boston-based DMC looking to work with tour operators and destinations. Focus on authentic NE and Mass. experiences with luxury and high-end add-ons. Wants exclusive and unique activities.
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International Tour OperatorElfriede Wank-Wrbaeww@meridia-reisen.deMeridia ReisenDESales: interactive map offering and marketing option which would be used to sell to DE travelers. Sells to luxury, high-end FIT looking for fly/drive experiences. NE and Mass. are typically a second trip to US for German travelers after an experience in West or Southwest.

Sentiments: Seeing growing interest in NE and Mass. and preparing for the future demand that will be back.
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Domestic/OTALisa Camardellalisa_camardella@americantours.comATI - AmericanTours International (USA)USB2B receptitve - not OTA; works with fly/drive, FIT, groups across global markets. Looking for wholesale hotels, attractions, escorted tours, customized tours, ad hoc group experiences. New products - attractions.
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