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Planning Accessible Meetings And Conferences: A Suggested Checklist And Guide – Updated November 2020, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies, Speaking Up For Us Of Maine

Community Living

This checklist has been updated from the original 2014 version to include online meetings and conferences guidelines. It is designed to help any person, group, or organization plan a meeting or conference that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. It offers helpful suggestions in many areas of event planning, including online meetings and conferences, choosing a location, using respectful language for registration questions about accommodations, and tips on providing refreshments and meals at in-person meetings/conferences.

Publicity And Tourism: The Maine State Government's Response To The Great Depression, Jennifer Munson

Maine History

During the Great Depression, Maine joined the rest of the nation in economic crisis. While the Depression affected the entire state in some way, the tourism industry took a harsh blow. The deteriorating economy led the Maine State Government to attempt counteracting the ramifications of the Depression. In response to the Depression, the Maine State Government increased advertising and publicity to promote tourism. This response included several publications that today give readers a glimpse into the history of the tourism industry during a difficult time.

Covid-19_Umaine News_News Center Highlights Umaine Study On Economic Fallout In Hospitality From Covid-19, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of UMaine in the News regarding News Center Maine highlighting a University of Maine study that explored the possible economic fallout in the Maine hospitality industry from COVID-19.

Impacts Of Covid-19 On Maine’S Hospitality Sector, Todd Gabe, Andrew Crawley

Teaching, Learning & Research Documents

Report studying the impacts of COVID-19 on Maine’s hospitality sector by Todd Gabe and Andrew Crawley, School of Economics, University of Maine.

Covid-19_Umaine News_Economic Fallout From Covid-19 In Maine's Hospitality Industry, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Division of Marketing & Communications

Screenshot of Maine News release regarding two University of Maine professors, Todd Gabe and Andrew Crawley's research into the economic fallout from the COVID-19 in Maine's hospitality industry.

Can Training Restaurant Servers On Managing Customer Harassment Influence Turnover Intentions?, Mariza Budri

Honors College

This pilot study seeks to answer if customer harassment training can influence server's turnover intentions. My research question was formed from the lack of literature surrounding customer-perpetrated sexual harassment. The articles that do address this phenomenon explain the disruptions it causes in the workplace along with the detrimental effects it has on the employees. Through this research I came up with the question: Can training restaurant servers on managing customer harassment influence turnover intentions? This was a mixed-method study that included five semi-structured interviews and a questionnaire. The women I interviewed dealt with customer sexual harassment either daily or weekly …

Planning Accessible Meetings And Conferences: A Suggested Checklist And Guide, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies,, Speaking Up For Us Of Maine

Community Living

This checklist was updated in November 2020 to include information for online meetings and conferences.

This checklist is designed to help any person, group, or organization plan a meeting or conference that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. It offers helpful suggestions in many areas of event planning, including choosing a location, using respectful language for registration questions about accommodations, and tips on refreshments and meals. Its purpose is to provide practical recommendations that promote meaningful participation for everyone.

Welcome To Portland; Now Let’S Eat, Hilary Nangle

Maine Policy Review

This case study describes how nationally-acclaimed chefs and restaurants and the farm-to-table movement have led to Portland, Maine becoming a major culinary tourism destination.

Public Policy, Private Profits, Ralph Townsend

Maine Policy Review

No abstract provided.