Tourism
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PublishedJuly 25, 2018
Fuel your hunger with a taste of history
A new guidebook suggests out-of-the-way historic sites that can be paired with local food.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2018
Portland’s luxurious Danforth Inn on the market for $2.6 million
A co-owner says the nine-bedroom inn, where the restaurant and bar closed earlier this year, is drawing 'national interest.'
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PublishedJune 21, 2018
CruiseMaine director: Our mission is sustainable cruise ship tourism – where it’s wanted
We should stop saying these visitors aren't the 'right' kind and extend a warm welcome instead.
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PublishedJune 19, 2018
Hospitality industry leader: Don’t tie tourism’s success to Maine’s economic woes
We need to create a strong economic environment to accompany our scenic beauty if we are to attract new residents and investment.
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PublishedJune 14, 2018
Glass walls, not metal fences, to provide security for the Eiffel Tower
The armored glass will allow visitors to see the tower and the views unobstructed by the fences that currently protect the icon.
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PublishedJune 11, 2018
Long-touted economic benefits of cruise ships far overstated
A close look at a 2009 study shows passenger spending in Portland was overestimated by at least half, providing a flawed basis for decisions by Maine ports on accommodating the rising number of visits.
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PublishedJune 5, 2018
Airbnb paid Maine $5.3 million in taxes last year
The online home-sharing service inked an agreement to collect and remit taxes on behalf of Maine hosts last year.
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PublishedMay 13, 2018
Dine Out Maine: BlueFin leaves diner feeling blue … and much lighter in the wallet
Portland may be one of the East Coast's ultimate foodie towns, but a great foodie restaurant, this is not.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
Poem Card Project aims to give tourists a special feel for Maine
The Office of Tourism will test the concept in 10 hotels and lodges to provide visitors with a sense of place and a keepsake they can take home with them and share.
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PublishedMay 7, 2018
First hotels, then short-term rentals, now city’s getting its first hostel
Heather Loeber hopes her less pricey, more communal accommodations will help open Portland to cash-strapped younger people who want to experience the area with fellow travelers.
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