Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce (CNHCC) is holding its annual Travel & Tourism Seminar on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Common Man Inn and Spa in Plymouth, NH. Registration for the event is available now at and is open to the public. Attendees do not need to be CNHCC members to register.
鈥淭he Travel & Tourism Seminar is a great educational experience for anyone who is involved with or dependent upon the tourism industry in New Hampshire,鈥� noted Matty Leighton, CNHCC鈥檚 executive director. 鈥淲e have a slate of excellent speakers presenting on fresh and relevant topics. Our panel discussion, now in its second year, will focus on sustainable approaches to tourism, a subject which has garnered attention in recent years as some New Hampshire locations have experienced overwhelming levels of visitors.鈥�
The seminar includes educational presentations, a networking luncheon and a mini travel expo where attendees can explore and interact with area businesses and organizations. This year鈥檚 speakers are:
- Adam Keul, PhD, associate professor and coordinator of , who will present 鈥淪haring the 鈥楢wesomes鈥� in Your Backyard,鈥� demonstrating how sharing the fascinating, small-scale 鈥渁wesomes鈥� that already exist where we live can help increase tourist interest and satisfaction.
- Steve Tucker, workforce development manager at 海角社区, will speak about Community Engagement and Workforce Development, highlighting how collaboration among local businesses, chambers, nonprofits and government can strengthen the tourism workforce and build a more resilient travel and tourism industry.
The event will also include a panel discussion on “Sustainable Tourism 鈥� Management Joins Marketing.” Panel members will include:
- Janel Lawton, director, ;
- Mike Harris, 4H Program Manager, ;
- Jada Lindblom, economic development state specialist and associate extension professor, .
The 2026 Presenting Sponsor is Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). 鈥淭ravel and tourism are fundamental to both the state of New Hampshire and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport,鈥� said MHT Airport Director Tom Malafronte, A.A.E. 鈥淭his seminar is always an educational experience and helps MHT and the state better serve not only our own population here in New Hampshire but also those who come from all over the country – and world – to explore our state. We鈥檙e grateful to partner with the Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce again this year for this important event.鈥�
鈥淭he Travel & Tourism Seminar has grown significantly over the past four years,鈥� said Leighton. 鈥淭he fact that high profile organizations like Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Service Credit Union, our Speaker Sponsor, are willing to partner with us is a testament to how the Seminar continues to deliver outstanding value to sponsors, exhibitors and attendees.鈥�
Supporting sponsors include Ashland Woman鈥檚 Club, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative; Owl鈥檚 Nest Resort; Service Credit Union; Waterville Valley Resort Association and Wilkinson-Beane/603Cremations.com.
For information about the 2026 Travel & Tourism Seminar, related sponsorship opportunities or exhibiting at the event, contact the Central NH Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or (603) 726-3804.