Member Articles
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September 2026 Partner Pulse
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: This month’s newsletter is packed with valuable updates, opportunities, and helpful information. Take a few minutes to read through it and stay in the know. Fall Travel Demand is Strong Fall Hotel Trends Here are some takeaways from the latest Tourism Economics report: Read study Destination Sales Department Update We’re…
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July/August 2026 Partner Pulse
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: This month’s newsletter is packed with valuable updates, opportunities, and helpful information. Take a few minutes to read through it and stay in the know. NATIONAL Travel and Economic Trends July 2026 Canadian Travel Sentiment Study July 2026 Read more here Visit Portland Upcoming Events Our next Partner Mixer will take…
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Protected: Fall Meeting Planner FAM Tour 2026
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How Maine Tourism Businesses Can Win in AI Search: A GEO Guide
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Want your inn, restaurant, or tour company to show up when travelers ask ChatGPT or AI Overviews where to stay and eat in Maine? Here’s how. The Maine Tourism Business Guide to Generative Engine Optimization Are you worried AI tools like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, or Perplexity are recommending the inn down the road instead…
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July 2026- Partner Pulse
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: Remembering Stephanie Smith We are devastated to share the news that our colleague and dear friend, Stephanie Smith, passed away on Sunday, June 28. Stephanie was a valued member of the Visitor Information Center team for 20 years. Her dedication to Visit Portland was extraordinary, and she consistently went…
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Winter Marketing Efforts + Winter Weekdays Campaign
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Winter Weekdays, Meetings Marketing, and Shoulder Season Marketing We kicked off 2026 by showing off a different side of Greater Portland. Our winter campaigns leaned heavily into the region’s seasonal charm, inviting travelers to skip the summer crowds and experience the best of our coast during the quieter months of the year. Winter Weekdays: Midweek…
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May 2026- Partner Pulse
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: Tariffs, Politics, and the Iran War Continue to Slow Canadian Travel to the U.S. Longwoods International released their latest Canadian Travel Sentiment survey. Here are some key takeaways: Read more Visit Portland on the Move Destinations International Convention Sales + Services Summit Director of Group Sales & Marketing, Abby…
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April 2026- Partner Pulse
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: The 2026 Visitor’s Guide is Here Our 2026 Visitor’s Guide is now available for pickup at our Visitor Information Center: 14 Ocean Gateway PierPortland, ME 04101 General pick up is Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm. Guides are available free of charge for distribution to your guests, delegates, clients, and customers.…
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March 2026 Partner Newsletter
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: Travel Trends Emerging in 2026 The latest Longwoods International American Travel Sentiment Study discussed key travel trends for 2026 (read here). Below are some key takeaways: The Destination Summit Registration is open Join 250+ professionals at USM’s Abromson Center for an afternoon and evening of insights, connections, and inspiration. This year, The…
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Sales + Marketing: March Meeting Minutes
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Our latest Sales + Marketing Meeting was held on March 19th at The McKernan Inn at SMCC. Here’s a recap of all the industry + tourism topics we covered.
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January 2026 Partner Newsletter
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Read Full Campaign In This Issue: 2025 Visitation Report Our Visitor Information Centers have released the overall visitor count for 2025. Here are some key takeaways from 2025: Winter Weekdays is Live We have launched Winter Weekdays, our campaign to help support local restaurants and lodging in the winter months. Winter Weekdays has gained media attention from outlets…
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Sales + Marketing: January Meeting Minutes
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Our latest Sales + Marketing Meeting was held on January 14th at The Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown. Here’s a recap of all the industry + tourism topics we covered.