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Destination Development
Helping Maine areas and communities build a tourism economy
The primary focus of destination development is on rural-destination areas in Maine that are in decline. Destination development requires looking at the entire tourism system within a destination area holistically; working with an organized, committed group of local leaders to monitor meetings and assessing where destination areas are in the development process; offering direction, guidance and advice; and facilitating access to appropriate State of Maine resources when and as they are available.
For more information about the Office of Tourism’s destination development work please contact:
Hannah Collins
[email protected]
(207) 624-7456
MOT Destination Development Toolkit
Destination Development Basics
Steps in Development Process
Destination Management Plan
Fundamentals of Destination Development – A Community Handbook
Published in December 2020, Fundamentals of Destination Development-A Community Handbook will provide Maine regions and communities with the foundation and tools necessary to begin a meaningful destination development initiative within a region or community. It is recommended to download and review this document by the sections below.