Expo 2025 - The Maine Lodging & Restaurant Show: Exhibitor
Maine's largest trade show for Hospitality decision makers.
Registration is now closed.
For any questions or last-minute inquiries, please contact Cassidy at Cassidy@hospitalitymaine.com
This is your opportunity to meet and greet decisions makers from Restaurants, Hotels, Inns, Bed & Breakfasts and other members of the hospitality industry.
Don't miss your chance to reach hundreds of current and prospective customers
Sign up today for a booth or booths. Booth choices are extended to past exhibitors first. Beginning in January 2025, booth placement will be on a first come, first served basis.
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One 10' wide by 7' deep booth space
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One electrical outlet to power one device (110 Volt, 5 amp - 600 watts standard power)
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Internet access
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Carpeting and booth sign
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Two vinyl covered six foot tables (one skirted)
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Two folding chairs & a wastebasket
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Company listed in our exhibitor directory on show program
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Link to your website and logo on Expo floor plan
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30 Complimentary passes to share with your customers (per booth purchased)
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Attendee list within three weeks after Expo.
Setup Date: Tuesday, April 15
We will provide specific setup times as the date approaches
Agenda
| April 16 | |
| 9:00 AM | Be ready to go |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Expo 2025 - The Maine Lodging & Restaurant Show |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Business Lounge Open
Upstairs, right of Seminar room |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Leadership, Accountability & Building your “Dream Team”
Speaker: Roger Beaudoin, Restaurant Rockstars In this session, members will take away: - The difference between being a manager and a true leader - How to set clear expectations and accountability for top team performance - A framework for career descriptions, disciplinary procedures and performance reviews - Incentives for taking on additional responsibility - Recognition and rewards programs that build team-spirit and company culture |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Common Wage & Hour Violations found in the Hospitality Industry and How to Avoid Them
Speakers: Ana Maria Rogers, Wage and Hour Division - U.S. Department of Labor & Scott Cotnoir, Wage and Hour Division - State of Maine Join us as we go through the basics of the Fair Labor Standards Act and discuss common violations we find in the hospitality industry. Our discussion will also include information on the tip credit and who can accept tips. |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
The ins and outs of H2B Visas
Speaker: Mariana Baron, PretiFlaherty |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM |
Mastering Hospitality
peaker: Roger Beaudoin, Restaurant Rockstars This session is designed for Restaurants, Lodging properties and retail outlets - What guests expect in your business - The lifetime value of a guest - Providing experiences vs. food, drink, clean rooms and a warm bed - Every impression counts - Suggestions that enhance the guest experience & raise check averages/ the bill - Staffing shortage solutions |
| 4:00 PM |
Youth Full Maine - Food Pick Up
Youth Full Maine will be on site to pick up any leftover food at the end of the show. They will take both prepared and bulk food. Thank you for helping to combat food insecurity in Maine. |
Registration is now closed.
For any questions or last-minute inquiries, please contact Cassidy at Cassidy@hospitalitymaine.com
Sponsorship Opportunities -
Email Becky@hospitalitymaine.com
Want more than 4+ booths?
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For Seminar Speaking opportunities,
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