January 2026 Partner Newsletter
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In This Issue:
- Visitor Information Center 2025 Visitor Statistics
- Winter Weekdays Is Live
- Partner Appreciation Party Registration
- The Destination Summit Announcement
- Last Chance to Advertise in Visitor’s Guide
- Partner of the Month
- Industry News + Events
- Featured B2B Partner
- New Partners
2025 Visitation Report
Our Visitor Information Centers have released the overall visitor count for 2025.
Here are some key takeaways from 2025:
- Total Ocean Gateway Visitation: 235,000 visitors
- Motor Coach Passengers making a stop at Ocean Gateway: 7,800 visitors
- Cruise Ship Passengers: 197,500 visitors
- Hosted a total of 105 ships at the port
- Jetport Staff interacted directly with over 46,800 visitors
- 27,600 people visited the Polar Express, exposing them to the Visitor Information Center
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 such as Boston.com, the Portland Press Herald, MaineBiz and WGME 13.
Businesses can submit a deal for your dining establishment or accommodation at anytime during the program. Winter Weekdays will run Monday, January 5 -Thursday, April 30, 2026. To submit a Winter Weekdays deal, click the form below.
We also encourage you to share this program; it’s also a huge benefit for our local residents during this time of year. Let’s encourage people to dine, stay, and enjoy our own backyard.
Join us for
Partner Appreciation Party
Our second annual Partner Appreciation Party will take place on Wednesday, February 11, from 4-7 pm at Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room. Join us in sharing our love and gratitude for the Visit Portland community.
Save the Date for
The Destination Summit
Our annual meeting, The Destination Summit, will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at The University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Center in Portland.
The Destination Summit is one of our favorite days of the year — and it’s better when it reflects what YOU need most. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with our brief survey.
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pARTNER OF THE MONTH
Our Partner of the Month Program highlights Visit Portland Partners who have made extraordinary efforts to support our mission.
Click here to see who we are honoring this month.
Industry News + Events
News
- The Clarion Hotel Portland Airport is seeking a restaurant partner to lease the on-site restaurant space as it begins its transition to the Hampton Inn by Hilton. Once the transition to Hampton Inn is complete, the hotel will attract a consistent mix of leisure travelers, corporate guests, and group business, providing built-in traffic for an on-site restaurant while still allowing the space to operate independently and serve the surrounding area. Interested parties are encouraged to contact General Manager Terry Morrison to learn more.
- A donation fund has been established to support the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, with proceeds going directly toward recovery efforts. If you’re able, we encourage our partners to contribute or help spread the word within your networks. Donate here.
- Based on research from Tourism Review, event tourism and wellness tourism will be huge drivers of travel in 2026. Travelers are also making decisions based on the amount of hands-on/experiential tours offered in a given destination. Learn more
Events
- The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit 2026 will take place on January 21-23 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, Portland, Maine. Learn more
fEATURED b2B PARTNER
Since 1983, CTM Media Group has built a solid reputation as the industry leader in connecting visitors with experiences all over North America – and delivering tangible results for hospitality and tourism clients.
CTM’s hyper-local focus, paired with top-notch resources and an unparalleled distribution network, gives them a powerful advantage in the visitor and tourism industry. Learn more
