Mainers divided over rise of glamping

Some communities are pushing back on plans to develop 'glampgrounds' that seek to offer an outdoor hotel-like experience.

As summer nears, most Maine tourism businesses are understaffed

Seaside hotels, tour buses, restaurants and other Maine employers are facing labor shortages that could affect many businesses' peak season.

Portland looks to hotel guests for a boost in its tourism budget

The proposal to create a tourism development district could more than double the funds for marketing the city as a year-round destination.

2024 National Collegiate Roller Hockey championships to be held in Auburn

Mayor Jason Levesque estimates the city could rake in roughly $2.4 million as 3,000 athletes and their families descend on Auburn for the championship. 

Bar Harbor businesses sue town over limit on cruise ship visitors

The ordinance adopted by voters in November puts a 1,000-person cap on the number of passengers who can come ashore daily.

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.

In a summer of national division, U.S. governors meet in Portland and find some common ground

The National Governors Association is hosting its semi-annual meeting in Maine for the first time in 39 years.

At Poland Spring Resort, Maine Tourism Association inducts employees into Hall of Fame

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.