That’s a five-year high, but the rate of growth slowed to 2.5% and tourists’ spending barely changed despite their increased presence.
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Frontier Airlines to start offering service out of Portland jetport
The discount carrier will have flights to Denver, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, and Orlando, Florida, beginning this summer.
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Maine Office of Tourism wins international awards
The state takes a top prize for tourism marketing and another award for public relations from an international hospitality organization.
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Squire Tarbox Inn in Westport Island is sold
The new owners say they plan to keep the inn’s restaurant open and are already searching for a new chef.
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Pig + Poet in Camden closes
The restaurant will be turned into private event space for the Whitehall hotel
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Boutique-style hotel planned as next step in Thompson’s Point redevelopment
Developers hope to attract guests with events, concerts and businesses in the redeveloped industrial yard.
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Maine’s hospitality trade groups merge to amplify their lobbying voice
The Maine Restaurant Association and Maine Innkeepers Association say they’ll be stronger together as they take on industry challenges.
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Special manager considered for Fort Williams Park
Cape Elizabeth officials say the lure of the park and Portland Head Light warrants the new post.
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Early indicators show another strong summer for Maine tourism
Turnpike statistics and visits to Acadia National Park are on par or above last year and officials expect 2017 to be another growth year for the state’s tourism economy.
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Amtrak brings back 1955 dome car to Downeaster train
The ‘Amtrak Great Dome rail car’ returns to the Downeaster route through Sept. 24.