Shires Travel Guide Advertising

Support the 2025–2026 Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce Travel Guide

If you’ve advertised with us before—thank you. If you haven’t—we’d love to have you join us.

Every year, thousands of travelers, both first-timers and returning guests—use the Southwestern Vermont Shires Travel Guide to plan where they’ll stay, dine, shop, and explore. It’s the go-to printed resource for discovering what makes our region special.

If you've advertised with us before, you know the value of being part of something that directly reaches visitors ready to spend and explore. If you've never considered it, now is the time.

Why Print Still Matters

• High Engagement: 95% of readers of printed travel guides are actively planning visits, making them highly engaged audiences.

• Extended Stays: 28% of readers report that printed guides influenced them to extend their trips by up to two days, benefiting local businesses.

• Discovery of Hidden Gems: 88% of readers use printed guides to find off-the-beaten-path attractions, helping smaller businesses gain visibility.

• Trusted by Affluent Travelers: Print readers are often affluent and spend more on travel, with 25.5 million magazine readers spending over $3,000 annually on travel.

Your Support is Crucial

Producing and distributing the Travel Guide is a significant investment. We’re committed to continuing the guide, but we can’t do it alone. We need our local businesses and organizations to stand behind this effort. Advertising—whether big or small—helps fund the design, production, and distribution of this critical tool.

No ad means no guide. With your help, we can keep telling the story of Southern Vermont to thousands of eager travelers.

Join Us in Showcasing Southwestern Vermont

Be part of a collective effort to promote our region. Your advertisement not only markets your business but also supports the broader community by attracting visitors and stimulating the local economy.

Reserve Your Ad Space Today

Use the attached form to secure your spot in the 2025–2026 Travel Guide. Together, we can continue to make Southwestern Vermont a destination of choice.