August 2024 Partner Newsletter
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In This Issue:
- Staff Promotion
- City Loop Shuttle Update
- Partner Mixer at Bar Publica
- Industry News + Events
- Special Offer
- New Partners
Staff Promotion
We are thrilled to announce that Kate McDonough has been promoted to Chief Business Officer at Visit Portland. Since joining us in 2019, Kate has shown exceptional dedication to our organization and our partners, consistently going above and beyond to drive success.
In her new role, Kate will oversee our business operations, covering everything from partner services and business development to organizational connectivity. She’ll work closely with all our teams to ensure that our goals align with our vision and mission, collaborating with our CEO to set targets and develop growth strategies.
Kate’s leadership will be key as we move into the next phase of innovation and expansion at Visit Portland. Please join us in congratulating Kate on this well-deserved promotion.
City Loop Shuttle Update
This year, the City Loop Shuttle will be continung hop-on, hop-off service, with a few changes. To cover transportation costs, passengers will need to pay a fee for the shuttle. We have clearly communicated that this service is not a tour but strictly a means of transportation.
We have also developed a map that highlights the different areas of our community and what visitors can experience at each stop. Additionally, it indicates where many tours begin.
In addition to the shuttle service, the Visit Portland staff are actively monitoring a Community Feedback Hotline. This hotline allows both visitors and residents to share their feedback, complaints, compliments, and suggestions. The insights we gather from this feedback will help us identify and address potential issues proactively, ensuring that we manage concerns effectively before they escalate.
Partner Mixer at Bar Publica
Join us Thursday, September 26, 5-7 PM at Bar Publica for our next partner mixer. Enjoy some drinks and light apps, and mingle with your fellow Visit Portland partners and staff.
Interested in hosting a mixer? Contact Caroline Zambernardi to learn more.
Industry News + Events
NEWS
According to the latest Longwoods International American Travel Sentiment Study, the percentage of travelers who say that inflation will impact their decision to travel in the next six months jumped from 24% in July to 30% in August. Read report here.
EVENTS
- Learn about the Maine Office of Tourism’s Marketing and Management Grants on the next “Inside MOT” online session August 29. Register here.
- Visit Portland President + CEO Lynn Tillotson will be on the panel for The Chamber’s next Eggs and Issues on September 12, all about tourism. Register here.
- The Greater Portland Workforce Initiative is offering two sessions of their workshop series Engage Maine’s Global Talent Forum on September 18 and October 16 at the McKernan Center. This series is tailored to address our community’s needs, focusing on improving recruitment, hiring, and retention strategies to support immigrant professionals. Register here.
- Maine Lobster Week is September 22-29, an initiative to promote the lobster industry statewide. Participating restaurants can learn more and sign up (at no charge) here.
- Maine Tourism Association’s Tourism Workforce Summit is occurring October 22-23 at Thomas College. Register with the Early Bird rate here.
flyte new media’s Agents of Change Digital Marketing Conference is October 9-10. Visit Portland partners can receive $25 off (through August) their already discounted prices. Register hereusing code “visitportland” at checkout.