Tourism Outlook: How Tourism Fared Throughout the Previous 12 months & What To Anticipate This Summer time

This is part of “Maine’s Evolving Economy” – a series of shows that focus on the changes in Maine’s economy caused by the pandemic.

Memorial Day kicked off Maine’s summer tourism season, and people from home and abroad are excited to be enjoying Vacationland. We’ll hear how the tourism industry has performed during the pandemic, what the outlook is for the months ahead, and what role tourism plays in Maine’s culture and economy.

Panelists:
Matt Lewis, President and CEO, HospitalityMaine
Kerrie Tripp, Managing Director, Greater Bangor Convention and Visitors Bureau
VIP caller:
Lee Speronis, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality, Sport & Tourism Management, University of Husson
Cory Hutchinson, General Manager / Vice President of Operations and Development, Funtown Splashtown USA
Jacob Pelkey, Tourism Developer, Aroostook County Tourism
Phil Kronenthal, managing partner, Migis Hotel Group