Maine Office of Tourism

Award-winning chef to headline Maine tourism conference

The keynote speaker for this year’s conference is Barton Seaver, a chef, author, and sustainability advocate best known for his work on responsible seafood and ocean-friendly food systems.

Acadia National Park visitors will be greeted by a new ‘Gateway’ welcome center

To greet the park's 4 million annual visitors, the $27.7 million Acadia Gateway Center is situated on the main thoroughfare to Mount Desert Island.

Fly the flag for Maine in state-sponsored contest

Submissions for the Maine Atlas Project are due by Wednesday, July 9.

Maine kicks off Memorial Weekend with rain, wind and chilly temps

AAA predicts a record number of travelers for Memorial Day, while the National Weather Service is calling for gale-force winds to kick off the long weekend.

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Aroostook County tourism summit to discuss potential challenges ahead

Visitation to Aroostook County has increased every year since 2021. Canadians make up 17% of visitors. But changes in tourist sentiment pose a challenge this year.

Looking ahead, Maine Office of Tourism will update 5-year marketing strategy

Tourism in Maine is an $8 billion industry, but as travel trends evolve the Maine Office of Tourism looks to update its marketing and development strategy.

Maine winter tourism grows despite shorter, warmer seasons

Maine saw a 9.3% increase in visitors between the 2023 and 2024 winter seasons. But as global climate change warms up winters, there's concern that tourism could be hurt.

Maine voters OK’d a $30M bond for improving trails — now what?

Starting in January, the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands will begin a competitive grant program to provide $7.5 million per year for trail design, maintenance and construction.

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Tourism office awards $1M in marketing grants to 8 groups across Maine

Recipients demonstrated potential for long-term impact; campaigns that reach underrepresented, new and diverse communities of visitors; and improvement of Maine's tourism assets.

Visit Portland rolls out city shuttle for cruise passengers

The new City Loop Shuttle operates on a circular route through downtown Portland and includes 10 stops from the Eastern Promenade to the Arts District.

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