A White House coronavirus-policy adviser says another extension is ‘on the table.’
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Bane or boon, massive cruise ships will return to Maine this year
With no travel restrictions and only voluntary COVID-19 regulations for cruises, the industry is back in full swing and bearing down on the state.
Maine shifting its focus to making tourism sustainable
Instead of thinking up ways to bring more visitors to the state, the state tourism agency will consider ways to balance tourism with quality of life for the state’s visitors and its residents.
Commentary: $3-a-gallon gasoline isn’t as painful as it used to be
Greater fuel efficiency and higher wages mean drivers don’t have to work as many hours to fill their tanks.
Portland International Jetport pursues $4.5 million property deal
The airport plans to buy a 4.5-acre valet service parking lot from its current owner and restart the business, which closed during the pandemic.
Tourism surged in Maine this summer after 2020 slowdown
The number of people visiting the state was far higher than in 2020 and even surpassed pre-pandemic volumes in 2019.
U.S. easing foreign travel restrictions, but vaccinations required
The changes will allow families and others who have been separated by the travel restrictions for 18 months to plan for long-awaited reunifications.
EU takes Americans off its safe-visitor list as COVID-19 cases rise in U.S.
The guidance is nonbinding, however, and U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent.
Business travel stirs, but many road warriors stay grounded
The U.S. Travel Association predicts business travel won’t recover to 2019 levels – more than $300 billion – until 2024.
Virus surge prompts U.S. to keep travel restrictions for now
The rising cases also are causing the administration to take a closer look at policies on wearing masks.