Experts weigh in on how this provision of President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will work.
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Visitors to Maine dropped again in 2024, challenging a top industry
Spending by tourists increased slightly to $9.2 billion, but Gov. Mills anticipates further declines as Canadians curb U.S. travel plans.
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If tourists boycott Maine, let’s Make Summer Great Again — for us
We can fill in the gaps from any politically related hits on the hospitality industry by having the staycations of our dreams.
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Maine inches toward allowing cannabis ‘social clubs’
The idea, approved by voters in 2016, is picking up steam with a new report recommending how to regulate ‘cannabis hospitality establishments.’
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Maine company wants to create a new American hotel chain
HomeAwhile, an apartment-style hotel being built in Scarborough, could set a blueprint for modern extended-stay lodging. The group behind it was shaped by working-class roots.
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Maine sees 9% drop in tourists compared to last summer
While the number of visitors declined, the per-person spending increased.
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U.S. nearly doubles number of temporary work visas, giving hope to Maine hospitality industry
Maine’s hotels and restaurants are always looking for available employees and will welcome the additional workers with H-2B visas, an industry spokeswoman said.
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Hotel development in Portland booming as city seeks to amp up winter tourism
Portland has at least 750 hotel rooms in various stages of the planning process, and there are more than 400 in the works in the surrounding area.
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Choice Hotels abandons $8 billion hostile takeover attempt of rival chain Wyndham
In October Wyndham rejected an unsolicited $8 billion buyout offer from Choice. Wyndham runs Days Inn, La Quinta, Ramada and a host of other brands.
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More Maine hotels and inns are accommodating vegetarian and vegan eaters
The demand is increasing, and a diverse group of lodgings around the state is meeting it.