Tourism & Recreation

🔒Downeast marathons are growing economic engines for the region

The Maine Sports Commission estimated the 2023 MDI Marathon generated over $2.1 million for the local economy and the Millinocket Marathon’s 2015 through 2021 editions generated a total of $2.8 million for the Katahdin region.

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.

United will add 2 West Coast flights from Portland Jetport

Nonstop weekly flights from Maine's largest airport to San Francisco and Los Angeles are scheduled to start June 27.

Maine Outdoor Economy Summit will focus on economic resilience, workforce issues

The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, scheduled to be held in Portland Jan. 21-23, is designed to be a meeting ground for sharing ideas and actions across the industry.
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🔒Tourism: Banner year expected for small cruise ships; large-ship outlook mixed

Maine’s cruise sector will dip slightly as Bar Harbor’s cruise ship ordinance plays out, but the details are nuanced

🔒Tourism: Eastport looks to right size its cruise-ship market

Over the past couple of years, Eastport has seen targeted growth in the cruise ship market.

🔒Portland approves fee for larger entertainment venues

Portland City Council has voted to amend the city code to direct a percentage of ticket prices from large venues to support the local arts community.

A short trail section goes a long way for outdoor recreation

Most of Maine’s trail network is on private land, making risks to access more common with ownership changes, as even small pieces of land can break major trail connections.
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Freeport hospitality group continues acquisition and construction expansion

Maine Course Hospitality Group acquired a hotel in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and is nearing completion of a hotel in Scarborough.

‘Check your ego at the door’ and other leadership lessons

Here's your curated list of C-suite insights shared by 10 Mainebiz panelists this year.
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