Some changes are coming this year, like higher fees and new facilities.
Maine tourism
Acadia National Park will have more housing for seasonal workers in 2027
The nonprofit Friends of Acadia has been helping raise money and secure property for more rooms.
How are high prices for gas and airfare impacting your travel plans?
We want to know how you’re budgeting for spring break or summer vacations.
Maine’s outdoor recreation economy growing faster than anticipated
The sector accounted for more than 32,000 jobs in Maine in 2024, nearly 5% of the state’s workforce.
Maine Restaurant Week slated to start March 1
The almost two-week-long event offers deals on restaurant meals and special events.
Somerset County commissioners deny paved road access for ATV riders in The Forks
The debate, which began in September, underscored officials’ desire to balance economic development and public safety.
Visit Portland launches Winter Weekdays hospitality promotion
The campaign aims to boost Maine’s dining and hotel business during the slow season.
Fewer people made Maine their summer vacation destination in 2025
While the state saw a 6% dip in tourists this summer, the average length of out-of-staters’ stays increased, an annual report indicates.
Canadian tourists, trucks still roll through Jackman amid slump in Maine border crossings
Locals say they have not felt a major drop in traffic in the town, despite data showing a significant decrease in Canadian travelers crossing into Maine this year.
Maine hotels named among the best in the world, region
The White Barn Inn in Kennebunk makes both lists as a winner of the 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, along with 4 other hotels that ranked as regional favorites.