Maine’s summer tourist season was a mixed bag, with modest food and lodging gains

Visitor spending increased an estimated 1% to nearly $5.2 billion in the summer of 2023, the Maine Office of Tourism reports.

Potential federal shutdown looms over Bar Harbor

Tourism-based businesses are wary of the possibility that Acadia National Park will close heading into peak foliage season, but say Mount Desert Island has plenty to offer and they will remain open for business regardless.

Bright and bold or more diluted hues? Foliage experts predict a pretty display, either way

The leaves are expected to start turning in northern Maine this week, when we'll start to see how the summer's weather affects the colors. Saturday's storm did not bring down leaves and is unlikely to affect foliage, an expert said Sunday.

Plan takes on Old Port congestion as cruise ship arrivals ramp up

Part of the motivation behind the PortShare Promise is to help ease any friction between tourists, Portland residents and waterfront workers.

Maine businesses expect strong finish to summer tourism season

A sunny Labor Day weekend has helped tourism-dependent business make up for a slow, rainy start.

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.