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Maine Motorcoach Network
MAINE MOTORCOACH NETWORK is an all volunteer 501(c)6 non-profit organization founded in 2010 to promote group tours in Maine. The MAINE MOTORCOACH NETWORK mission is to increase the revenue to Maine businesses by promoting motor coach and group travel to the State of Maine.
What We Do
Conduct targeted sales missions in Eastern U.S. & Canada Create and execute targeted familiarization (FAM) tours Coordinate presence at industry trade shows and events Support Maine Office of Tourism's development of tour operator tools Provide information sharing, education and business networking opportunity meetings Award an annual scholarship for a Maine college student pursuing a career in a hospitality or tourism field.


Participant Benefits
Receive free newsletters and information about past and upcoming events Attend free bi-monthly meetings for tour group information sharing and business networking at different locations throughout Maine Participate in Committee activities Receive free sales leads Advertise in the annual state-wide Group Travel Guide at a low cost Engage in FAM and sales trade shows, sponsorships and events at a low cost Join in the annual American Bus Association (ABA) Marketplace, in partnership with The Maine Office of Tourism, distributing Maine Motorcoach Network Group profile sheets through sponsorships. ABA hosts over 3,500 tour operators, suppliers and exhibitors in the group tour industry. Hundreds of tour operator business cards and leads are collected during this four-day tradeshow and made available to sponsors

Executive Structure
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: President - Chair: Executive Committee and meeting facilitation: (2021-2023) Don Littlefield, Maine Brews Cruise Vice President - Vice Chair: Assists Chair and facilitates as needed: (2021-2023) Troy Munford, Sunday River Past Chair: Provides support and guidance: (2021-2023) Ariel Taschereau, The Nonantum Resort Secretary: Creates Board meeting agenda and minutes, other activities as prescribed: (2020-2022) Chris Rackmyre, The Maine Tour Connection Treasurer: Handles and reports all financial activity: (2020-2022) Norm Forgey, Maine Day Trip Tours EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES: FAM Committee Chair: Directs FAM Committee activity: Brittany Damon, Witham Family Hotels Sales Mission Committee Chair: Directs Sales Mission Committee activity: Ian Pitchforth, Comfort Inn Saco Development Committee Chair: Directs Development Committee activity: Jenn Tomlinson, Witham Family Hotels Maine State Liaison, support and guidance: Chiara Moriconi, Maine Office of Tourism EXECUTIVES AT LARGE: Dede Daigle, Witham Family Hotels Jennifer Aucoin, Moosehead Marine Museum Anna Henderson, The Olympia Companies Chris Riccardo, Visit Portland
Motorcoach Information Sheets
- Visit Portland Travel Trade
- Portland Motor Coach Parking
- Portland Head Light Motor Coach Fee
- Kennebunkport Motor Coach Operators
- Boothbay Harbor Group Travel
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - Boothbay
- Camden Tour Bus Loading/Unloading
- Acadia National Park Commercial Use (CUA)
- Maine Office of Tourism Group Travel Trade
- Maine Office of Tourism Travel Trade Sales Kit
- Kittery Outlets Motor Coach Info
Networking Schedule (10:00am - 12:30pm)
PARTICIPANT NETWORKING SCHEDULE
2022
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE
2022
July 13 – Private Location
Sept 7 – Atlantic Oceanside, Bar Harbor