October 2024 Partner Newsletter

October 2024 Partner Newsletter

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In This Issue:

  • Staff Updates
  • Tourism Talks
  • Industry News + Events
  • Community News – Partner Blog
  • New Partners

Staff Updates

Kirstie Headshot. Photo Credit: Focus Photography

We are excited to announce that Kirstie has been promoted to Vice President of Media and Public Relations. With her wealth of experience in her previous position as Director of Digital Marketing, in which she managed all facets of digital media and public relations efforts, Kirstie is well-equipped to collaborate effectively with the Chief Marketing Officer to manage the marketing team.


Headshot Provided by Kelly Schneck

Kelly has joined us as Creative Director and PR Manager. Her role will be to handle all internal graphic design, including the Visitor’s Guide, Event Planner’s Guide, Partner Benefit Brochures, Tradeshow Material, and more. In addition to creative, Kelly will work with Kirstie to manage the influx of media inquiries we receive throughout the year.  This position will involve establishing itineraries for media visits, fact-checking and photo requests and organizing FAM tours. Please help us to welcome Kelly to the team.


Tourism Talks Series: Cross-channel Marketing

Take advantage of our free, partner-exclusive workshops for you and your staff from professionals in their industry.

Join us Tuesday morning, October 22 at the Portland Sheraton for our next topic: Get Smart on Cross-channel Marketing: How to outsmart when you can’t outspend, presented by Words From The Woods and Fan Out Media.


Industry News + Events

NEWS

  • According to Northstar Meetings Group/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, “40 percent of planners anticipate having as many if not more attendees at their 2025 events, and 59 percent expect to plan more meetings.”  Read more

EVENTS

  • Maine Tourism Association’s Tourism Workforce Summit is occurring October 22-23 at Thomas College. Join industry leaders engage in critical discussions on the future of Maine’s tourism and workforce. Register here.
     
  • The Maine Outdoor Economy Summit will take place at Sunday River November 13-15. Learn more and register here.

Community News – Partner Blog

Stay ahead in the tourism industry with updates, marketing insights, and collaboration tools crafted to elevate your business. Have any exciting developments or news to share? We’d love to feature them. Send your updates to media@visitportland.com and keep the community in the loop.


New Partners

Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro

Located in the heart of the Arts District, the Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro offers a wide variety of local, healthy Asian-inspired vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Paper Tiger

Located in the Old Port, Paper Tiger is a craft cocktail bar and restaurant inspired by traditional fast food, oyster bars, and late night Chinese restaurants.

Roma Cafe

Open for over 100 years, Roma is a traditional, Italian home style restaurant located in the West End of Portland, ME.