November 2022 Partner Newsletter 2

November 2022 Partner Newsletter 2

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IN THIS ISSUE

  • Holiday Blog Feature
  • Summer Visitation
  • Holiday Travel Report
  • New Videos

HOLIDAY BLOG EXPOSURE

We are spotlighting local businesses open for the holidays in an upcoming blog article. Take advantage of this BONUS partnership opportunity and complete a brief survey about when you’ll be open to be included this season.

SURVEY


SUMMER VISITOR TRACKING REPORT

Maine office of Tourism Logo, Photo Provided by, Maine office of Tourism

The Maine Office of Tourism held its quarterly Stakeholder Update on November 16.  View a full recording of the meeting here

HOLIDAY TRAVEL PLANNING REPORT

Longwoods International, Photo Provided by Longwoods International

According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 92% have travel plans in the next six months, tied for the highest levels since the pandemic began.  Seventy percent plan to visit friends and family on holiday trips, while 60% of those with holiday travel plans will be shopping, and 47% plan to enjoy holiday lighting displays.

Full Longwood’s Travel Sentiment Study on Holiday Travel


NEW VIDEOS | AREA TOWNS

Knack Factory behind the scenes, Photo Credits: Serena Folding

Catch the full playlist on our YouTube channel – or check out our blog article to learn a little more about the series and who participated in the project.

Over the summer we shot a series of promotional videos featuring our charming and scenic Area Towns…

We partnered with local media company Knack Factory and will be pushing these out on social media and our destination website encouraging visitation across our area towns in Greater Portland.