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Nature-Based Tourism In Maine: The State’S Role In Promoting A Strong Tourism Industry, Elizabeth Munding, John Daigle
Nature-Based Tourism In Maine: The State’S Role In Promoting A Strong Tourism Industry, Elizabeth Munding, John Daigle
Maine Policy Review
Tourism is Maine’s largest industry and, perhaps also, one of the least well understood and appreciated by the state’s citizens. Conventional wisdom suggests that tourism yields unwanted crowds and low-paying jobs. Yet closer analysis suggests that tourism does and has a yet-to-be-realized potential to enhance the well-being and sustainability of communities, particularly through high-quality, nature-based experiences that leverage Maine’s extraordinary landscapes, wilderness, and rural culture. Elizabeth Munding and John Daigle summarize what was learned as a result of Munding’s interviews with close to 50 tourism stakeholders throughout Maine. Although this study covered four major aspects of Maine’s tourism industry, here …
Adding A New Leg To The Economic Stool In Maine’S North Woods, Roger Milliken Jr.
Adding A New Leg To The Economic Stool In Maine’S North Woods, Roger Milliken Jr.
Maine Policy Review
In this commentary, Roger Milliken, drawing on some of his recent experiences outside Maine and his deep knowledge of the issues facing the state’s North Woods, gives a number of excellent practical ideas for developing “world class” experiences for visitors.
Ecotourism Potential In Maine’S North Woods: A Roundtable Commentary, Ann Czerwonka
Ecotourism Potential In Maine’S North Woods: A Roundtable Commentary, Ann Czerwonka
Maine Policy Review
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Tourism Strategy For The Maine Woods: A Big Push To World Class, David Vail
Tourism Strategy For The Maine Woods: A Big Push To World Class, David Vail
Maine Policy Review
Can Maine’s North Woods be a “world-class” tourist destination? The short answer is “not yet.” David Vail notes that the Northern Forest’s current mix of natural, cultural and hospitality assets is not sufficiently unique, outstanding or networked to draw large numbers of new overnight visitors. His article gives examples of some promising new endeavors, and suggests the possible development of a “great Maine woods” recreation area or national heritage area as a possible “big push” strategy.