Articles https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/ Articles Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:25:56 +0000 The Business of Tourism: Logistics https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-business-of-tourism-logistics/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-business-of-tourism-logistics/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-business-of-tourism-logistics/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0400

When you think of tourism and hospitality, you probably think of vacations, good times, and having fun, so it can be easy to forget that the tourism industry is seriously big business! In 2022, over

]]> The Business of Tourism: People Management https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-business-of-tourism-people-management/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-business-of-tourism-people-management/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-business-of-tourism-people-management/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

When you think of tourism and hospitality, you probably think of vacations, good times, and having fun, so it can be easy to forget that the tourism industry is seriously big business! In 2022, over

]]> The Business of Tourism: Sales and Marketing https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/sales-and-marketing-careers/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/sales-and-marketing-careers/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/sales-and-marketing-careers/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400

This is Part 1 of our series, The Business of Tourism.

When you think of tourism and hospitality, you probably think of vacations, good times, and having fun, so it can be easy to forget that the

]]> Life Science in Tourism https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/life-science-in-tourism/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/life-science-in-tourism/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/life-science-in-tourism/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400

When you think of life sciences, tourism might be the last thing that comes to mind, but the two are more connected than you might suspect! Maine’s natural wonders, its wildlife, and its ecology are

]]> The Healthcare-Tourism Connection https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-healthcare-tourism-connection/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-healthcare-tourism-connection/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/the-healthcare-tourism-connection/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400

At its core, both hospitality and healthcare are service-oriented industries that prioritize the well-being and comfort of customers or patients.

The principles of hospitality, such as

]]> Tech Jobs in Tourism https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/tech-jobs-in-tourism/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/tech-jobs-in-tourism/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/tech-jobs-in-tourism/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500

You would be forgiven for thinking that the tourism and hospitality industry doesn't have anything to do with technology or computer science. Think again! Here are some of the top high tech jobs in

]]> State Offers Workforce Transportation Program https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/state-offers-workforce-transportation-program/ https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/state-offers-workforce-transportation-program/#comments https://www.mainetourism.com/articles/post/state-offers-workforce-transportation-program/ Thu, 14 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 A $5 million dollar grant program administered by MaineDOT’s Bureau of Planning has been created to support workforce transportation pilot projects around the state. Funds may be used for capital and

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