Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
tourism
Portland’s Danforth Inn to reopen next month as Blind Tiger Guesthouse
Lark Hotels is undertaking a full redesign of the historic West End hotel, and has also purchased 3 historic inns in Kennebunkport.
WinterKids will benefit from Carnaval Maine ticket sales
The nonprofit that encourages kids to get outdoors during the winter could receive up to $20,000, depending on ticket sales through Saturday, the first day of winter.
Buyers postpone Saddleback purchase
The sale of the shuttered ski resort will be pushed into early 2020 as the state’s finance authority reviews the deal.
United to expand summer service to Denver with daily flights from Portland
The expansion of its seasonal service follows similar steps by other airlines that boost efforts by the Portland International Jetport to improve its connections with western destinations.
Southwest adds direct flights from Portland to Nashville and Chicago
Beginning in June, the airline will offer nonstop, weekends-only service connecting the Portland International Jetport and the two cities.
Jetport to offer direct, summertime flights to Dallas-Fort Worth
American Airlines will start offering the flights on Saturdays in June through early October 2020.
Portland makes Fodor’s list of top 52 travel destinations worldwide
The travel guide cites the city’s food scene, guided tours and shopping.
Narrow Gauge Railroad isn’t just staying in Portland, it’s planning new buildings
The organization that runs the tourist attraction wants to build a storage building and ticket station on Portland’s waterfront.
Saddleback sale agreement lifts hopes for long-closed ski area to get up and running
After four years of uncertainty, the ski area near Rangeley is expected to reopen in 2020 under the ownership of a Boston investment company.