Media Advisory: Governor to Address 2014 Conference on Tourism 

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Governor Paul R. LePage will join staff from the Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Tourism and more than 400 members of the tourism industry at the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Bangor.

The Conference theme is “The Next Five Years: Today’s Strategy for Tomorrow’s Success” and includes the unveiling of the Tourism Office’s 5-year marketing strategy. At 8:45 a.m., Governor LePage will deliver remarks.

Keynote speaker Mark Orwoll, international editor of Travel +Leisure and executive editor/international of American Express Publishing/Time Inc. is addressing “Marketing Maine in the New World of Travel,” followed by management consultant/author Dr. Trish Gorman discussing “Unlocking New Sources of Growth.”

The conference also includes a panel discussion on “Sharing Your Story in a Changing Digital Landscape” and trade show and networking opportunities for Maine’s tourism professionals. Attendees include lodging property owners/managers, hotel staff, transportation executives, chamber of commerce executives, and regional tourism organizations.

WHEN: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Wednesday, March 19

WHERE: Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St, Bangor

For more information: http://www.mainetourismconference.com