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Maine tourism

Published
July 27, 2022

At summer’s peak, tourism has been a mixed bag so far in Maine

Visitors are still coming, but higher gas and other prices have some reining in their spending.
Published
June 12, 2022

Portland’s walking food tours hope to outpace the pandemic

After two dicey years marred by COVID concerns, Maine Day Ventures looks to expand its tour offerings this month.
Published
June 1, 2022

Memorial Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike falls short of expectations

Vehicle transactions over the 4 days from Friday through Monday were lower than last year and well below the record set in 2019.
Published
May 29, 2022

No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season

Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.
Published
May 27, 2022

Despite record gas prices, Memorial Day travel surge expected in Maine

With prices at the pump hovering above $4.70 a gallon, travelers and residents alike plan to take to the road for the traditional start of Maine's peak tourism season.

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Published
May 22, 2022

Savoring the sweet spot before the summer tourist season

Moan if you will, like it or not, we all know that the arrival of tourists is necessary for Maine. But now's the time to hit those downtown hot spots and those favorite seasonal places before they get too crowded to visit.
Published
May 15, 2022

Some of Maine’s seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers

Tourism-reliant businesses are renting out hotel rooms and private residences to staff, and a few are even building new housing for their seasonal workforce.
Published
May 2, 2022

Sebasco Harbor Resort sold to hotel management firm

The Phippsburg retreat has been sold to Massachusetts-based Giri Hotel Management, which operates nearly two dozen Maine hotels.
Published
April 14, 2022

Maine’s tourism industry rebounds from pandemic, but challenges remain

More than 15 million visitors came to Maine last year, and spending ballooned to more than $7 billion.
Published
April 1, 2022

U.S. issues 35,000 more seasonal worker visas needed for Maine tourist businesses

Foreign laborers authorized to work in the United States under the H-2B visa program are critical to Maine's summer tourism businesses.