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 Committee Structure
Chair: Executive Committee and meeting facilitation: Chris Riccardo, Visit Portland Vice Chair: Assists Chair and facilitates as needed: Ariel Taschereau, The Nonantum Resort Secretary: Creates newsletters, meeting agendas and minutes: Trish Portanova, Clarion Hotel Treasurer: Handles and reports all financial activity: Norm Forgey, Maine Day Trip Tours FAM Committee Chair: Directs FAM Committee activity: Amber Davis, Embassy Suites by Hilton Sales Mission Chair: Directs Sales Mission Committee activity: Ian Pitchforth, Hampton Inn Saco Development Committee Chair: Directs Development Committee activity: Jenn Tomlinson, The CAT - Bay Ferries Maine State Liaison, support and guidance: Chiara Moriconi, Maine Office of Tourism Past Chair: Provides support and guidance: Dede Daigle, Witham Family Hotels Executives At Large: Jennifer Aucoin, Moosehead Marine Museum Anna Henderson, The Olympia Companies Don Littlefield, The Maine Brew Bus Troy Munford, Sunday River
Motorcoach Information Sheets
- Visit Portland Travel Trade
- Portland Motor Coach Parking
- Portland Head Light Motor Coach Fee
- Freeport Motor Coach Info
- 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 Motorcoach Network Group Travel Online Guide
- Maine Office of Tourism Group Travel Trade
- Maine Office of Tourism Travel Trade Sales Kit
- Kittery Outlets Motor Coach Info
Meetings Schedule (10:00am - 12:30pm)
PARTICIPANT MEETINGS SCHEDULE
February 4, 2020 – Clarion Hotel, Portland – Guest Speaker: Charlene Williams, President, Marshall Communications
April 15, 2020 – Governor’s Conference on Tourism – Location/time to be determined, Bangor
June 2, 2020 – Duffy’s, Location to be determined
August 4, 2020 – The Katahdin, Greenville
October 6, 2020 – Ricker Hill Orchard, Turner
November – Annual Event to be determined
EXECUTIVE MEETINGS SCHEDULE
March 3, 2020 – Hampton Inn, Saco
May 5, 2020 – Location to be determined
July, 2020 – Private Location
September 8, 2020 – Atlantic Oceanside, Bar Harbor
November 3, 2020 – Location to be determined
Governor’s Conference on Tourism
April 15-16, 2020 – Bangor