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Maine’s delegation pushes for more visas to help fill seasonal jobs

by Peter McGuire January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

The number of federal H2B visas available typically falls far short of demand, forcing some tourism and other businesses to cut hours and services.

Business, Nation & World, News

Hotels reward travelers for opting out of housekeeping. Where does that leave workers?

by Hannah Sampson Washington Post January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Housekeeping opt-out programs have been around the industry for more than 10 years, but they’ve also prompted pushback.

Business, Local & State, News

Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019

by Peter McGuire January 21, 2020January 20, 2020

Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.

Business, Local & State, News

Portland’s Danforth Inn to reopen next month as Blind Tiger Guesthouse

by Peter McGuire January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

Lark Hotels is undertaking a full redesign of the historic West End hotel, and has also purchased 3 historic inns in Kennebunkport.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

WinterKids will benefit from Carnaval Maine ticket sales

by Staff Report December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

The nonprofit that encourages kids to get outdoors during the winter could receive up to $20,000, depending on ticket sales through Saturday, the first day of winter.

Business, Local & State, News, Outdoors

Buyers postpone Saddleback purchase while state reviews backing

by Peter McGuire December 20, 2019December 21, 2019

The sale of the closed ski resort will be pushed into early next year while the Finance Authority of Maine reviews the buyer’s application for state-backed debt insurance.

Business, Local & State, News

United to expand summer service to Denver with daily flights from Portland

by Staff Report December 12, 2019December 12, 2019

The expansion of its seasonal service follows similar steps by other airlines that boost efforts by the Portland International Jetport to improve its connections with western destinations.