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Visit Portland
Hospitality
Portland, Maine 1,481 followers
Authentic—By Nature. Visit Portland is the official tourism resource for the Greater Portland region of Maine.
About us
Visit Portland is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) promoting the Greater Portland, Maine region as a premier destination. Visit Portland represents Maine's largest city and the surrounding towns: Cape Elizabeth, Gorham, Falmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth, Pownal, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Westbrook, and Yarmouth. MISSION The mission of Visit Portland is to stimulate the economic vitality of the Portland region by soliciting and servicing conventions, meetings, groups, and visitors and by promoting Greater Portland as a preferred destination. Our vision is to provide visitors with a quality experience, second to none, by fulfilling the recreational, cultural, social and spiritual. DESCRIPTION Established in 1982, as the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Portland is a member-funded, non-profit organization with a mission to stimulate the economic vitality of the region by soliciting and servicing conventions, meetings, groups, and visitors, and by promoting Greater Portland as a premier visitor destination. Visit Portland represents over 400 member businesses through direct referrals from meeting planners, tour operators, travel agents, travel writers, and individual visitors. Visit Portland also operates two, full-service visitor information centers, one located at the Portland International Jetport and one in the Ocean Gateway in downtown Portland. We also provide visitor assistance and brochure distribution at the Portland Transportation Terminal and at the Maine State Pier for cruise ship passengers. Contact us at visitportland.com or 207.772.5800 for more information.
- Website
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http://visitportland.com/
External link for Visit Portland
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Portland, Maine
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1982
- Specialties
- Consumer Travel, Meeting, Events, Sports, Travel Trade, Destination Weddings, Cruise Ship Travel, tourism, Destination marketing, Motorcoach, cruise ship, cruise industry, leisure travel, and travel media
Locations
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14 Ocean Gateway Pier
Portland, Maine 04101, US
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Portland International Jetport
1001 Westbrook Street
Portland, Maine 04102, US
Employees at Visit Portland
Updates
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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!
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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
10 Ways To Plan A Sustainable Maine Meeting | Visit Portland
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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)
Our Services | Plan Your Maine Event | Visit Portland
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We are excited to announce Kirstie Archambault's promotion to the role of Vice President of Media and Public Relations. In her previous position as Director of Digital Marketing, Kirstie demonstrated her extensive knowledge of all facets of digital media, including website management, SEO, SEM, newsletters, social media, digital advertising, and photo and video development. Over the past four years, she also took on additional responsibilities by supporting our public relations efforts. With her wealth of experience, Kirstie is well-equipped to collaborate effectively with the Chief Marketing Officer to manage the marketing team. We are excited about the fresh perspectives and innovative strategies she will bring to the table. We look forward to her continued success and leadership in her new role, and we are confident that she will excel in her new position.
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If you've been planning or dreaming about an event in Maine, fill us in on the details and we can assist with the logistics. We can recommend everything from venues and caterers to group transportation and last minute loose ends. Let us help 👇
Submit RFP | Maine Meeting | Visit Portland
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Thinking about planning a holiday party or fall team building retreat? Look no further than Portland for an unforgettable experience. #holidayparty #fallevent #meetinmaine
Unforgettable Winter Team Building in Maine | Visit Portland
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Our Group Sales Manager, Abby Traver, attended Connect Marketplace in Milwaukee where she met, mixed, and mingled with 2,000 meeting planners and industry peers, as well as conducted 30+ one on one meeting planner appointments. Peek the highlights from the conference below:
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Visit Portland as an active part of CruiseMaine held a press conference for Port Share Promise and the City Loop Shuttle at Ocean Gateway last week. The City Loop Shuttle operates when cruise ships over 2,500 capacity are in port and provides a transportation route (not a guided tour) that supports getting around our city by the sea. #portlandmaine #cruisenewengland #vacationland
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From the vibrant foliage in the fall to the frosty elegance of winter - your meeting attendees can extend their stay in Maine to explore the state’s enchanting destinations and unique attractions year-round. #eventprofs #mainemeeting #fallevent #wintermeeting #teambuilding
Endless Year-Round Adventures Await Meeting Attendees in Maine
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