OUR NETWORK - YOUR ADVENTURE!
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: Stacey Warren, The Maine Tour Connection Vice President - Vice Chair: Assists Chair and facilitates as needed: Past Chair: Provides support and guidance: Troy Munford, Sunday River Secretary: Creates Board meeting agenda and minutes, other activities as prescribed: Chris Rackmyre, The Maine Tour Connection Treasurer: Handles and reports all financial activity: Jenn Tomlinson, Witham Family Hotels / Chris Rackmyre, The Maine Tour Connection Development: Jenn Tomlinson, Witham Family Hotels Maine State Liaison, support and guidance: Chiara Moriconi, Maine Office of Tourism EXECUTIVES AT LARGE: Anna Henderson, The Olympia Companies Ariel Taschereau, Nonantum Resort Allison Arbo, Destination Moosehead Lake Dede Daigle, Witham Family Hotels
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