In January 2022 the Maine Office of Tourism contracted with Oregon-based management consultants Coraggio Group to create a Statewide Destination Management Plan.
This plan is intended to:
"...establish benchmarks that support destination stewardship, and balance our industry’s growth with residential quality of life and the inherent qualities that have always drawn people to Maine for vacationing and active, outdoor recreation pursuits."
and also:
"...[balance] the tourism economy with natural resource and cultural stewardship to protect the DNA of our State now and for the future...[while] supporting quality of life for Maine residents...[and]...supporting a quality experience for our visitors.
In April and May 2022, MOT will be hosting a series of Town Hall Visioning Summits around the state, both in-person and virtually:
- Monday 4 April 2-5 PM: In-person at Samoset Resort in Rockport
- Wednesday 13 April: In-person at Governor's Conference in Portland
- Wednesday 20 April 1230-1530: In-person at Presque Isle Snowmobile Club
- Wednesday 27 April 9 AM- 12 PM: Virtual
- Tuesday 3 May 2 PM - 5 PM: Virtual
- Tuesday 10 May 9 AM - 12 PM: In-person at USM in Portland
- Thursday 12 May 9 AM -12 PM: Virtual
- Tuesday 17 May 9 AM - 12 PM: Virtual
- Tuesday 24 May 2 PM - 5 PM: In-person at Husson University in Bangor
Go here to register for any of these events.
Or go here for more information: DestinationPlan@maine.gov
