Destination Excellence 2026
What a year it’s been! Join us on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Hotel as we bring our tourism community together to celebrate the people, businesses and organizations that make our region such an extraordinary place to visit.
The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. with hearty apps (Mashed Potini bar, anyone?), a cash bar and time to connect with industry friends and colleagues. At approximately 5:20 p.m., we’ll begin the Destination Excellence 2026 Tourism Awards, shining the spotlight on our industry rock stars!
Following the awards, we’ll close out the evening with a CVB members-only Pitch Slam with Yankee!
It’s been three years since our first North of Boston Pitch Slam, and Yankee Travel Editor Kim Knox Beckius is back with fresh insider tips on what makes a story stand out—and an all-new twist on her game-show-style Pitch Slam. CVB members will have the chance to get an editor’s ear and throw down their best story pitch. And there’s a fabulous prize at stake: One winning pitch will receive an in-depth feature story on NewEngland.com, also shared with Yankee’s 100,000+ email subscribers—a $5,000 value!
Come celebrate. Get inspired. Then bring your best story and get ready to pitch! Purchase your ticket today and join us for a night of celebration, inspiration—and a little friendly competition!
