January 2025 Partner Newsletter

January 2025 Partner Newsletter

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In This Issue:

  • Supporting Our Local Restaurants
  • New Virtual Series I.D.E.A.S.
  • Town Hall Sessions
  • Partner Appreciation Party
  • New Staff Member
  • Industry News + Events

Supporting Our Local Restaurants

Winter Wednesday Posts
Winter Wednesday is now live. We’ve partnered with several local organizations in launching a collaborative campaign to showcase our partner eateries and beverage businesses during the winter season. We are continuously promoting Winter Wednesday through social media, and placed radio ads through Townsqaure Media with WCYY, WHOM, WJBQ, and WBLM.Recently, President & CEO Lynn Tillotson appeared on WGME’s show ARC Maine to promote the initiative, as well as Maine Calling. Additionally, MaineBiz wrote a feature.You can join at any time at no cost – visit the Winter Wednesday website below to get started.

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New Virtual Series: I.D.E.A.S.

Gia Drew. Photo Provided by Gia Drew

Visit Portland is partnering with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce for the first of our I.D.E.A.S. series focused on Welcoming Workplaces. 

Join Gia Drew, Executive Director of EqualityMaine on Wednesday, February 4 at 9:00 AM. Gia will lead an interactive and informative discussion about creating welcoming workplaces and business for the LGBTQ+ community.

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We Hosted Two Town Hall Sessions

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Town Hall Listening Sessions with the Corragio Group.  We had two days of fun and engaging conversation with more than 120 partners.  Your input was essential in guiding the development of Visit Portland’s Strategic Plan.

From The Heart: Partner Appreciation Party

We love our partners and want to show you our appreciation and gratitude. Stop by our Visitor Information Center for light refreshments, pizza from Flatbread Company, and mingle with our staff and fellow partners of the Visit Portland community.

Wednesday, February 12, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Boone’s Fish House & Oyster Room

REGISTER HERE

New Staff Member – Ashley Tavares, Group Sales Coordinator

Ashley Headshot

We are excited to share our new Group Sales Coordinator, Ashley Tavares. Ashley is a recently graduate from the University of Southern Maine with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Originally from Newburyport, Massachusetts, she is excited to now call the beautiful city of Portland her home. Welcome Ashley

Industry News + Events

NEWS

  • According to a new survey from Longwoods International, 90% of travelers have plans to travel within the next six months, indicating a potential surge in tourism.  Read more
     
  • Visit Portland recently worked with freelance writer Kirsten Harrington. Her piece about winter in Portland was featured in Luxe Beat Magazine.  Read here

EVENTS

  • SAVE THE DATE: Our Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 30 at the Abromson Center on USM’s Portland Campus. More details and registration to come soon. Interested in exhibting? Contact Caroline to learn more.
     
  • Maine Brews Cruise is hosting a Tourpreneur Travel Profesional meetup at the Portland Beer Hub on Wednesday, February 5. Register here.
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