Officials expect a record number of vehicles on the Maine Turnpike over the Memorial Day weekend, making the state’s tourism industry cautiously optimistic about the coming season.
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Maine weddings generated nearly $1 billion last year, business-funded study finds
The events generate $206 million in direct spending and nearly 5 times that much in other economic activity, according to a University of Southern Maine study that was commissioned by 2 business owners.
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Maine expects another record year for cruise ships
The state’s 12 cruise ship ports are expected to see 658,000 passengers and crew in 2019.
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Portland kicks off a cruise season that will bring bigger ships, more passengers
The city also opens its Waterfront Marketplace for the season.
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Maine expects another record year for cruise ships
The state’s 12 cruise ship ports are expected to see 658,000 cruise passengers and crew this year.
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Don’t let Maine’s working waterfront turn into a quaint picture of the past
Our state should be aiming for a future that allows fishermen the opportunity to thrive.
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Slowing growth of tourism has Maine looking farther afield for new customers
While the number of visits increased just 1% last year, tourists who made the trip spent $6.2 billion, a 3% increase from 2017.
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Birding festivals in Maine run small. And organizers like it that way.
Elsewhere, big festivals bring big profits to the communities where they are held. But here, the goal is a personal and authentically Maine experience.
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Maine businesses may benefit from additional visas for temporary foreign workers
Federal immigration authorities are expected to release an additional 30,000 visas for the workers, which could help fill seasonal labor gaps afflicting Maine’s summer tourism businesses.
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Seasonal gas tax targeting tourists in Maine may be a tough sell
A Gorham lawmaker’s bill would increase the tax 23% between June and November, but tourism officials warn it might keep visitors away.