The armored glass will allow visitors to see the tower and the views unobstructed by the fences that currently protect the icon.
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Long-touted economic benefits of cruise ships far overstated
A close look at a 2009 study shows passenger spending in Portland was overestimated by at least half, providing a flawed basis for decisions by Maine ports on accommodating the rising number of visits.
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Kennebec Valley tourism industry in need of transformational change
A representative from a marketing organization tells industry stakeholders ways to improve the region’s strength as a travel destination as well as the strength of the area’s community engagement.
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Airbnb paid Maine $5.3 million in taxes last year
The online home-sharing service inked an agreement to collect and remit taxes on behalf of Maine hosts last year.
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Dine Out Maine: BlueFin leaves diner feeling blue … and much lighter in the wallet
Portland may be one of the East Coast’s ultimate foodie towns, but a great foodie restaurant, this is not.
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First hotels, then short-term rentals, now city’s getting its first hostel
Heather Loeber hopes her less pricey, more communal accommodations will help open Portland to cash-strapped younger people who want to experience the area with fellow travelers.
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Poem Card Project aims to give tourists a special feel for Maine
The Office of Tourism will test the concept in 10 hotels and lodges to provide visitors with a sense of place and a keepsake they can take home with them and share.
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Venice installs gates to turn back tourists if too many come
The much-visited Italian lagoon city put the measure in place for the four-day holiday weekend.
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First of more than 100 cruise ships this season arrives in Portland Harbor
The Artania is the first of 119 cruise ships expected to make a port of call this year.
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Low unemployment, fewer foreign workers has Maine’s seasonal businesses laboring to find help
Historically low unemployment and limited access to foreign workers have the hospitality industry in desperation and Sens. King and Collins pleading for federal relief.