Maine Tourism Association Industry News

09/14/2022

WE'RE HIRING!

The Maine Tourism Association is currently seeking an energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team as the Advertising and Membership Manager for the southern half of Maine! This position is based out of Hallowell but will involve travel in southern and western Maine.

Come work for the largest tourism organization in Maine dedicated to advocating, promoting Maine businesses, and keeping the tourism industry sustainable for the past 100 years!

Read the job description and apply here: https://mainetourismjobs.com/job/advertising-and-membership-manager-southern-maine/65652616/

06/02/2022

At our Centennial Celebration at the Poland Spring Resort on May 19th, the Maine Tourism Association inducted into the Hall of Fame all Maine tourism employees. These workers are the backbone of this industry and without them, tourism in Maine would not have the success it has had over the past 100 years! Thank you all for your continued hard work and dedication to our visitors!

This year, the Maine Tourism Association inducted into its Hall of Fame all Maine tourism employees. These workers are the backbone of this industry and without…

03/21/2022

In partnership with the Retail Association of Maine, we are excited to announce the launch of From Maine to Ukraine, a relief program in partnership with the Retail Association of Ukraine (RAU).

Starting today through April 1, all Maine State Visitor Information Centers will be accepting donations of food.

Drop off Locations: To find the nearest Maine State Visitor Information Center, please go to mainetourism.com/plan/visitor-information-centers/

To find out more information about From Maine To Ukraine, visit retailmaine.org/ukraine-relief

02/28/2022

Join us in celebrating Maine Tourism Association's Centennial Year at our Centennial Gala & Golf Tournament May 19th & 20th.

This will be a fun night of celebrating MTA as well as the last 100 years of tourism in Maine. It will include a cocktail hour, historical tours of the property, a plated dinner with our Hall of Fame Award, and entertainment into the night by Maine's own The Mallett Brothers Band! We encourage everyone to stay and join us for breakfast and the Centennial Golf Tournament on Friday, May 20th at the Poland Spring Golf Course!

Register for the Centennial Gala here: mainetourismgala.rsvpify.com
Register for the Golf Tournament here: mainetourismgolf.rsvpify.com

12/01/2020

11/30/2020

“MTA is pleased that additional funds are being made available to the state’s tourism businesses that have struggled greatly over the past nine months,” said Tony Cameron, CEO of Maine Tourism Association. “Well over 100,000 people are employed in these businesses. This funding will help these employees to have jobs and help businesses survive and recover as we head into a new year.”

Governor Janet Mills announced today an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and retail small businesses. Backed by $40 million in Federal CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF), the Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant Program is focused specifically ...

11/30/2020

MTA is hosting a Workshare Webinar with DOL Commissioner Fortman on Thursday, December 3, 10 AM – 11 AM

If your business is experiencing a temporary downturn in work that is not related to a seasonal downturn, you and your employees may be eligible for the Maine Department of Labor’s WorkShare program.

The WorkShare program allows employers to voluntarily reduce the hours of staff in lieu of layoffs. Employees are allowed to collect a partial unemployment benefit to help them offset the loss of income.

The Maine Tourism Association is hosting a webinar with Commissioner Laura Fortman and Deputy Commissioner Kimberly Smith of the Maine Department of Labor on Thursday, December 3, at 10 AM for anyone interested in learning more.

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mB1BmFkiQIqQTU9qANqb1Q

11/03/2020

MTA is holding a food drive at each of the Maine State Visitor Information Centers from November 5th - 22nd to benefit local food pantries! For more information, visit: https://www.mainetourism.com/event/annual-food-drive/3464/

Food will be collected at the north and southbound visitor information centers on I-95.

10/19/2020

The president and CEO of the retailers' trade group sits down with Mainebiz to talk about how his industry, one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, is also weathering it. And Picard is already thinking about the holiday shopping season.

09/25/2020

While testing for travelers from Massachusetts and other exempt states is not required, it remains a recommended practice to protect the health and safety of visitors and Maine people

09/15/2020

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Chris Fogg.

As many know, Chris served as the CEO of MTA for five years and was the Executive Director of the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Prior to that, he worked for the State Chamber of Commerce in Vermont.

Chris was truly passionate about tourism and was genuinely dedicated to promoting our industry. He strove to make MTA the best organization it could be for its members, employees, and visitors. Chris created a collaborative and hard-working office environment but one that always had plenty of laughter and fun.

Fogg Family Memorial Fund:

An account has been created to support Chris’ sons in their future endeavors. Contributions can be made payable to the Fogg Family Memorial Fund and be mailed to either Erin Fogg, 50 School House Dr., Farmingdale, ME, 04344, or c/o Kennebec Savings Bank, 1 Northern Avenue, Farmingdale, ME, 04344.

Share Memories of Christopher & Support the Fogg Family

09/09/2020

U.S. Travel Association reminding us all to plan our next getaway!

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