It’s unknown how deeply the spreading viral disease will cut into an industry that brings about 400,000 passengers and $29 million in spending to Maine every spring and fall.
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When the tourists leave a resort town, this is where the locals go
The rustic Thistle Inn in Boothbay Harbor offers food, fun and community during the frigid off-season.
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Bar Harbor chef named HospitalityMaine’s 2020 Chef of the Year
Louis Kiefer Jr. of the Bar Harbor Inn will accept the award at a gala in March.
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Saddleback finally has a new owner, with plans to reopen slopes next season
Arctaris Impact Fund finalizes a $6.5 million deal for the Rangeley-area ski resort, which has been closed since 2015.
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Hotels reward travelers for opting out of housekeeping. Where does that leave workers?
Housekeeping opt-out programs have been around the industry for more than 10 years, but they’ve also prompted pushback.
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Over a half-million guests stayed at Maine Airbnb rentals in 2019
Guests and revenue from the home-sharing service have tripled in the past 4 years.
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Buyers postpone Saddleback purchase while state reviews backing
The sale of the closed ski resort will be pushed into early next year while the Finance Authority of Maine reviews the buyer’s application for state-backed debt insurance.
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United to expand summer service to Denver with daily flights from Portland
The expansion of its seasonal service follows similar steps by other airlines that boost efforts by the Portland International Jetport to improve its connections with western destinations.
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Jetport to offer direct, summertime flights to Dallas-Fort Worth
American Airlines will start offering the flights on Saturdays in June through early October 2020.
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Narrow Gauge Railroad isn’t just staying in Portland, it’s planning new buildings
The organization that runs the tourist attraction wants to build a storage building and ticket station on Portland’s waterfront.