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Tourists may stay close to home in 2008
by Outspoken on Mon Mar 17, 2008 5:01 am
Tourists may stay close to home in 2008
BY MEGHAN V. MALLOY
Staff Writer Morning Sentinel
Rising gasoline prices across the country might cool off the vacation plans of many Americans this year.
But rocketing prices could benefit Maine, as many New Englanders might decide to ramble more in their region this year.
"We're anticipating people will travel closer to home," said Steve Lyons, marketing director of the Maine Office of Tourism.
Especially with a gallon of gas expected to reach $4 by Memorial Day, as many analysts expect.
"Historically, gas prices haven't been a major factor" on how successful a tourism season is, said Lyons. "That being said, as (gas prices) are at an all-time high, we'll have to wait until summer to see what happens," Lyons said.
Sara Dix, owner of Second Street Bed and Breakfast in Hallowell, anticipates no drop-off in visits to her business.
"People are still making reservations," Dix said. "I'm not concerned yet."
"People will still want to come (to Maine)," she said. "I have a lot of customers who are coming from New York and the west coast, even."
The price at the pump could still sway the season.
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/4875803.html
BY MEGHAN V. MALLOY
Staff Writer Morning Sentinel
Rising gasoline prices across the country might cool off the vacation plans of many Americans this year.
But rocketing prices could benefit Maine, as many New Englanders might decide to ramble more in their region this year.
"We're anticipating people will travel closer to home," said Steve Lyons, marketing director of the Maine Office of Tourism.
Especially with a gallon of gas expected to reach $4 by Memorial Day, as many analysts expect.
"Historically, gas prices haven't been a major factor" on how successful a tourism season is, said Lyons. "That being said, as (gas prices) are at an all-time high, we'll have to wait until summer to see what happens," Lyons said.
Sara Dix, owner of Second Street Bed and Breakfast in Hallowell, anticipates no drop-off in visits to her business.
"People are still making reservations," Dix said. "I'm not concerned yet."
"People will still want to come (to Maine)," she said. "I have a lot of customers who are coming from New York and the west coast, even."
The price at the pump could still sway the season.
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/4875803.html
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