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Articles tagged “maine”

Tourism

The one type of traveler that loves national park budget cuts

Sequestration has had a large impact on many national parks, but it’s also shaken up the system and brought a renewed focus on what they provide the public – something all institutions need.

Bill Trotter, Bangor Daily News | 11 years ago

The one type of traveler that loves national park budget cuts

Media and PR

Maine flaunts its quirky, passionate residents in 2013 tourism ad campaign

The 2013 ad campaign builds on the state’s branding overhaul that took place in 2012, which for the first time defined a very specific voice for the state that comes through both on social media and traditional platforms.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Maine flaunts its quirky, passionate residents in 2013 tourism ad campaign

Tourism

How Maine intends to capitalize on same-sex marriage tourism boom

Pity that Maine's Office of Tourism doesn't have any plans to launch specific ad campaigns around destination weddings targeting other surrounding states.

Whit Richardson, Bangor Daily News | 11 years ago

How Maine intends to capitalize on same-sex marriage tourism boom

Tourism

Rather than flock south for the winter, U.S. retirees are relocating to winter wonderlands

A nascent trend suggests some baby boomers prefer to remember the past by reliving the simple lifestyles of their childhood in small ski towns, not remind themselves with their aging generation.

Skift | 12 years ago

Rather than flock south for the winter, U.S. retirees are relocating to winter wonderlands

Cruises

Local push to get cruise lines to buy Maine lobster when in port scores another win

It's a rare win for a small-time local operator to get a global cruise company to buy locally, but both Somers and Celebrity deserve a pat on the back for realizing there's no downside to serving cruisers incredibly fresh Maine lobster in the summer.

Clarke Canfield, Associated Press | 12 years ago