Maine hospitality industry’s revenue could fall by one-third this year, economists say

Maine tourism

Published
June 30, 2020

Maine hospitality industry’s revenue could fall by one-third this year, economists say

A preliminary report says the state's restaurants and lodging businesses stand to lose billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs because of the pandemic.
Published
June 25, 2020

Economic recovery panel to suggest easing Maine’s restrictions on out-of-state visitors

A subcommittee of Gov. Janet Mills' Economic Recovery Committee recommends the state bring its strict entry requirements in line with those of other New England states.
Published
June 22, 2020

Maine lodging industry ratchets up pressure on Mills to rescind visitor restrictions

Hotel and resort owners fear economic devastation if rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19 stay in effect this summer.
Published
June 15, 2020

Businesses struggle to survive in strangely quiet York Beach

The summer season there and in other coastal Maine towns is off to a vastly different start this year because of the coronavirus and restrictions on visitors from out of state.
Published
June 12, 2020

Tourism, hospitality groups ask for $800 million to save Maine’s industry

In response, Gov. Janet Mills allows lodging businesses to start hosting out-of-state guests 5 days earlier than planned.
Published
June 10, 2020

Our View: As nation, Maine reopen, risks from COVID-19 remain high

Every person has a responsibility to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, by using tools that we know are effective.
Published
June 8, 2020

Testing option not enough to save Maine tourism industry, groups say

Visitors who can prove they tested negative recently may begin visiting Maine without quarantine, starting in July.
Published
May 24, 2020

Our View: Maine tourism industry need disaster relief

Summer is here, but millions of tourists won't be able to visit because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Published
May 21, 2020

Light turnpike traffic expected over Memorial Day weekend

Traffic volume over the normally busy holiday weekend is expected to be the lowest in two decades.
Published
May 18, 2020

Small businesses urge Mills to slow reopening of Maine economy

In a letter to the governor, owners of more than 80 small businesses in southern Maine call for the 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors to remain in effect.