President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about Canada and high tariffs have many proceeding cautiously.
Maine tourism
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Trump policies expected to cause 25% drop in Canadian tourism to Maine
The state’s top tourism official told lawmakers her office is aggressively working to bring in more U.S. tourists to make up for the loss of international travelers, but so are other states.
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For generations, Black Mainers made sure Vacationland was open to all
During the Jim Crow era, Black tourists to Maine found recreational spaces where they were welcomed, not shunned.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Success of Maine’s snowmobile industry rides on the weather
‘We rely on Mother Nature’ and bad snow years can ‘devastate’ the businesses that depend on snowmobilers, Maine Snowmobile Association President Al Swett said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
After post-pandemic boom, Maine’s tourism industry seeks path back to growth
A 9% drop in visitors this summer isn’t cause for too much concern among industry leaders, who say after-effects of the pandemic and economic challenges this year make it difficult to discern a trend.
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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.
Posted inFood & Dining
‘Adventure dining’ comes to Maine – and brings its creators here, too
The Firles of South Portland run the nationwide, farm-to-table Secret Supper series, catering to affluent foodies who relish great food and the element of surprise.
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Bar Harbor can place a daily limit on cruise ship passengers, federal judge rules
The ruling gives the town a green light to enforce an ordinance approved by town residents that limits cruise ship passenger visits to 1,000 a day.
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In path of April solar eclipse, small-town Maine sees big tourist opportunity
Several communities in the rural and northern parts of the state, located in the path of totality, hope for an astronomical tourist boom when the eclipse becomes visible on the afternoon of April 8.
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Maine’s summer tourist season was a mixed bag, with modest food and lodging gains
Visitor spending increased an estimated 1% to nearly $5.2 billion in the summer of 2023, the Maine Office of Tourism reports.