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Tourism & Recreation
Feds award $2.5M to BigRock Mountain for new chairlift
The existing lift is over 50 years old. The new lift will feature technology such as a touchscreen interface that eases system operations and maintenance.
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Blizzard warning: Ski resorts hit with early shutdown, construction delays, cancellations
Updated: June 1, 2020Maine's ski resorts are accustomed to the ups and downs of weather, and have worked to increase off-season business. But none of them could have anticipated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: June 1, 2020Response to pandemic has been inspiring
Updated: June 1, 2020By now, we’ve heard numerous stories about manufacturers converting operations to make face masks, hand sanitizer, swabs or even vaccines.
Updated: June 1, 2020264 Maine workers earn COVID Readiness Badges in first week
Updated: May 28, 2020Since last week’s launch of a free COVID-19 safety training course, 264 hospitality workers in Maine have earned a "micro-credential" from Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor.
Updated: May 28, 2020
Downtown group introduces Ellsworth-specific safety signs
May 26, 2020Downtown Ellsworth is educating visitors with a new messaging campaign, “Stay wEllsworth.” Signs offer shopping options that are available to customers depending on if they have a mask or not.
May 26, 2020
Bar Harbor attractions facing 'massive cancellations' this summer
May 26, 2020The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce is reporting “massive amounts of cancellations for June and guests have started cancelling their July and August reservations, as well.”
May 26, 2020
'Adventure in Maine' campaign seeks to boost $3B outdoor recreation industry
May 25, 2020The campaign, launched by the nonprofit Maine Outdoor Brands alliance, encourages Mainers to adventure close to home this summer.
May 25, 2020
Memorial Day travel may not be memorable for Maine businesses
May 22, 2020Travel on the Maine Turnpike is expected to run at historic lows over the Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial beginning of the state's tourism season. And the prediction comes despite a sunny weather forecast and record-low gas prices.
May 22, 2020
Maine's hospitality field is all about people, and some surprising opportunities
Updated: May 25, 2020Maine's lodging and culinary employers create a diverse menu of opportunities, and the field isn't just about hotels and restaurants. The business and “people” skills taught on the job are applicable across industries.
Updated: May 25, 2020Amid turbulent job market, skills still pay the bills
Updated: May 25, 2020The publisher and the editor of Maine biz note that recent weeks and months serve as a prime example of the need for skilled workers. The pandemic has shown how nimble companies have been able to pivot and how skilled workers are still in demand.
Updated: May 25, 2020
Reopening checklist help offered by HospitalityMaine, EMCC
May 21, 2020Customer confidence is necessary for reopening to be successful, and training on health and safety guidelines are a big part of that, said Steve Hewins, CEO of HospitalityMaine.
May 21, 2020Some Maine businesses can reopen sooner, some later, under modified state plan
May 20, 2020Private campgrounds and RV parks in Maine can reopen for business on Friday, rather than June 1. But gyms, fitness centers and nail salons won't be allowed to open on that date, and it's not clear when they will be.
May 20, 2020
Dozens of Maine business owners urge Mills to continue quarantine
May 19, 2020After tourism advocates last week urged the governor to discontinue the requirement on travelers to the state, over 80 small business owners argue that lifting the quarantine would be disastrous to public health and to the economy.
May 19, 2020
Quarantine requirement poses added challenge for hotels and inns reopening
May 15, 2020The 14-day quarantine for out-of-state visitors is still a requirement for booking rooms, and it remains a sticking point for the state's tourism industry. Industry reps wrote an open letter to Gov. Janet Mills asking her to adjust the policy.
May 15, 2020
Maine traffic from Canada plummets during pandemic
Updated: May 15, 2020Border restrictions between the U.S. and Canada, which may soon be renewed, don't apply to most commercial traffic and returning citizens. Nevertheless, travel into Maine fell over 40% in the first month of the pandemic.
Updated: May 15, 2020
Derailed for now, five small businesses make changes to stay on track
Updated: May 18, 2020These snapshots show how small businesses are making the best of a big challenge. Plans are on hold, and frustration can be frequent. But the businesses are ready to rebound.
Updated: May 18, 2020Bangor will postpone — and rebrand — its July 4th celebration
May 13, 2020The traditional Independence Day festivities are now rescheduled for Labor Day weekend, and are scaled down from original plans. The event also has a new coronavirus-focused theme.
May 13, 2020
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