Visit Portland

Gobble gobble! Celebrate Thanksgiving in Greater Portland, Maine this week, with festive dinners, cozy gatherings, and unforgettable experiences, from indulgent feasts to family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. #holidays #maineevent #thanksgiving2024 #meetinmaine

Join the Maine Office of Tourism at an upcoming in-person or virtual input session this season and help shape the next tourism strategy for Maine. Start here ??

Whether you’re hosting a social gathering, community event, or a corporate holiday party. Portland, Maine and its surrounding areas, is picture-perfect for any type of seasonal celebration like we are straight out of a Hallmark movie. Don't miss out on all the festive fun this season ?? ?? #holidayparty #maineevent #portlandmainemeetings #meetinmaine

Exciting times ahead for Greater Portland and beyond—Lynn Tillotson & David Page from Visit Portland, along with Quincy Hentzel from the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, recently joined NNEPRA on a Downeaster train journey from Portland to Brunswick. This trip provided an inside look into NNEPRA’s work to relocate the Portland station, enhancing accessibility and convenience for both locals and visitors.

We are excited to announce David Page is joining the Visit Portland team as the new Chief Marketing Officer. David comes from CD+M Communications, a local marketing agency based in South Portland. He has been with them since 2011. He handled the marketing of inbound programs for the Council of International Education Exchange (CIEE) for five years and held leadership roles at KempGoldberg Marketing & Communications and WK Reynolds & Associates Advertising Agency. In addition, Dave served as the Grant Manager for Maine's Midcoast & Islands region for over five years, working to strategize, manage, and implement the region's tourism marketing grant. In this role, he collaborated with Visit Portland on several projects. His extensive knowledge of the travel and tourism industry, combined with his marketing and leadership experience, makes him the ideal fit to lead the team and drive our tourism marketing initiatives.

Exciting news for Portland, Maine! ?? Recognized by Sports Business Journal as one of the top minor league markets in the nation. Portland continues to shine as a hub for sports and community spirit. Read in full below ??

Looking for inspiration and insights on all things Greater Portland, Maine? Dig into our destination blog platform featuring leisure, meetings, and weddings articles. #portlandmaine #vacationland #eventprofs #weddingplanning

We are happy to announce Kelly Schneck has joined Visit Portland as Creative Director + PR Manager.?Kelly’s role will be to handle all internal graphic design, including the Visitor’s Guide, Event Planner’s Guide, Partner Benefit Brochures, Tradeshow Material, Digital Design ads, etc. In addition to creative, Kelly will work with our media team to manage the influx of inquiries we receive throughout the year. This position will involve establishing itineraries for media visits, fact-checking and photo requests, and organizing FAM tours. Prior to her new role, Kelly managed comprehensive marketing plans and major events at Unity Environmental University. Join us in welcoming Kelly to our Visit Portland community!

Meeting and conference planners are making eco-conscious choices a top priority, balancing environmental impact with event success. Maine, with its breathtaking landscapes and strong commitment to sustainability, offers the perfect backdrop for green events. Ready to plan an eco-friendly gathering? Here's where to start. #greenmeetings #environmentalimpact #sustainableevents

Planning a group gathering, holiday event, or conference this season? One call and we can coordinate it all. Whether you need assistance sourcing a venue or are looking for vendor recommendations—we are here to help. Find out more about our free services for those planning meetings and events??(Photo credit: Peter G Morneau Photography)