We should stop saying these visitors aren’t the ‘right’ kind and extend a warm welcome instead.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
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.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
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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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.
Posted inLife & Culture, Restaurant reviews
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.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
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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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.
Posted inNation & World
Venice installs gates to turn back tourists if too many come
The much-visited Italian lagoon city put the measure in place for the four-day holiday weekend.
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First of more than 100 cruise ships this season arrives in Portland Harbor
The Artania is the first of 119 cruise ships expected to make a port of call this year.