Lewiston native Paul Coulombe receives Governor’s Award for Tourism Excellence

After so-so year, Maine tourism industry hopes to grow more in 2023

Tourists spent over $8.6 billion in Maine during 2022, an increase of 10% above the previous year.

A little ‘liquid sunshine’ closes out summer tourism season in Maine

Despite a rainy end to the Labor Day weekend, business owners say they had a great summer season.

Travel rebound expected for Labor Day weekend

The Maine Turnpike may break traffic records set three years ago as low gas prices bring travelers back to the state.

Short-term rentals to be focus of new state housing commission

The legislative panel will collect data to see how much of a role short-term rentals play in the housing crunch. It also is expected to consider statewide regulation.

Memorial Day weekend traffic on Maine Turnpike falls short of expectations

Vehicle transactions over the 4 days from Friday through Monday were lower than last year and well below the record set in 2019.

No shell, big shock: Maine lobster rolls fetch record prices this season

Lobster lovers can expect to pay in excess of $40 for a single roll at some of the state's most popular summer eateries. The average price is closer to $30.

Despite record gas prices, Memorial Day travel surge expected in Maine

With prices at the pump hovering above $4.70 a gallon, travelers and residents alike plan to take to the road for the traditional start of Maine's peak tourism season.

Savoring the sweet spot before the summer tourist season

Moan if you will, like it or not, we all know that the arrival of tourists is necessary for Maine. But now's the time to hit those downtown hot spots and those favorite seasonal places before they get too crowded to visit.

Some of Maine’s seasonal businesses are going to extremes to house workers

Tourism-reliant businesses are renting out hotel rooms and private residences to staff, and a few are even building new housing for their seasonal workforce.