Maine wedding industry on track for recovery as restrictions ease
After a year of lost business and disruption, a growing industry that generates $1 billion annually in Maine is ready to get back on its feet.
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Jessie and Kyle Herod at their home in Gorham on April 27. The Herods had originally planned to get married on New Years Eve, 2020, but canceled it because of coronavirus. They eloped in October, but have planned a church ceremony and reception for this coming September. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographe
Jessie and Kyle Herod planned to get married in 2020, with a 180-guest Catholic ceremony, followed by a New Year’s Eve party with dinner and dancing in a barn outside Portland.
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National Travel and Tourism Week 2021: Nelson County celebrates the power of travel
Published Sunday, May. 2, 2021, 11:17 am
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Nelson County is saluting the Power of Travel by joining other Virginia destination marketing organizations and Virginia Tourism Corporation to encourage local residents and visitors to support hospitality-related businesses who struggled and prevailed during the health crisis.
“Despite the hardships of the last year, Nelson County is ready and eager to welcome back visitors and help drive Nelson County’s recovery efforts,” Nelson County Director of Economic Development and Tourism Maureen Kelley said.
Nelson County selected to participate in statewide tourism program DRIVE 2.0
Published Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, 6:31 pm
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Front Page » Local/State » Local2 » Nelson County selected to participate in statewide tourism program DRIVE 2.0
Nelson County Economic Development and Tourism has been selected to participate in the DRIVE 2.0 Statewide Tourism Plan implementation, which focuses on tourism promotion and product development.
The DRIVE 2.0 process, facilitated by Virginia Tourism Corporation, equips communities across the state with the tools they need to succeed in an overly competitive travel and tourism market.