After 35 years, the Greater Portland Convention and Visitors Bureau is ditching its cumbersome name for something that will make its mission obvious.
tourism
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Restriction in work visas leaves Maine tourism businesses scrambling
Maine’s hospitality industry reels from new limits to a visa program it uses for hard-to-fill jobs. And this summer, a remedy may be too late.
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The Cultivator: Walter Graff and the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine
Green buildings, employment for locals – it’s the Appalachian Mountain Club of Maine for the win.
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U.S. travel industry fears a ‘lost decade’ under Trump
Trump’s rhetoric and unpopularity abroad are likely to reduce international arrivals by 4.3 million this year, according to a market strategy firm.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t mess with success at Maine’s state parks
With attendance setting records, now is not the time to outsource the jobs of veteran employees who help visitors feel welcome.
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Airbnb rentals in Maine doubled over past year
Lodging taxes are not being collected on all of that money, but they would be under Gov. LePage’s budget proposal.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Piccadilly Circus goes dark for renovations
The electronic signboard will resume showing advertisements this fall, now with one giant screen.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Monhegan Island is the wrong place for wind turbines
We face a David vs. Goliath fight over the wind turbine project, but our island is worth fighting for.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Time to give the Maine Highlands a hand
Far too many in the state are responsible for underselling those areas in Maine that are located away from the coast.
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Crowded Acadia may turn to reservation system for peak periods
Nothing’s set in stone, but the much-loved national park is looking at options – such as metering and yes, reservations – to safeguard the visitor experience.