tourism
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2023
Plan takes on Old Port congestion as cruise ship arrivals ramp up
Part of the motivation behind the PortShare Promise is to help ease any friction between tourists, Portland residents and waterfront workers.
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PublishedSeptember 6, 2023
Portland council postpones vote on proposed tourism funding fee for many hotel guests
The council will vote on the proposal on Sept. 18.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2023
Maine businesses expect strong finish to summer tourism season
A sunny Labor Day weekend has helped tourism-dependent business make up for a slow, rainy start.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
Commentary: Deadly heat shouldn’t be a curiosity. It’s a disaster and a tragedy.
Among the weather-related hazards made worse by climate change, extreme heat is the No. 1 killer, responsible for an estimated 3,900 deaths in California from 2010 to 2019.
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PublishedMay 28, 2023
Mainers divided over rise of glamping
Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop 'glampgrounds' that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Indigenous tourism gains traction in the U.S. but faces head winds
In Maine the nascent Wabanaki Cultural Tourism Initiative has so far succeeded in garnering the support of both state and tribal leaders.
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PublishedMay 2, 2023
As summer nears, most Maine tourism businesses are understaffed
Seaside hotels, tour buses, restaurants and other Maine employers are facing labor shortages that could affect many businesses' peak season.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
Portland looks to hotel guests for a boost in its tourism budget
The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Bar Harbor businesses sue town over limit on cruise ship visitors
The ordinance adopted by voters in November puts a 1,000-person cap on the number of passengers who can come ashore daily.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2022
Maine Voices: Trail networks, while popular, aren’t for everybody
Maine is an aging state. My partner and I don’t believe we’re the only people who feel rail would be better than trail.
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