2023 Event Planner's Guide

FREE SERVICES

Gather in Maine Our goal is to provide you with the assistance you need to make your meeting in Maine well attended, successful, and enjoyable. And our services are completely free of charge for planners; check out how we can help! AT THE PRE - BOOKING STAGE • Overnight Accommodations & Function Space Availability • Bid Proposals & Assistance with Presentations • Site Inspections & Area Tours • MarketingMaterials for Event Promotion AT THE POST- BOOKING STAGE • Referrals to Industry Partners • Itinerary & Program Ideas • Images, Video, PR distribution for events open to the public • Delegate Gift Ideas • Visitor’s Guides and Maps for Attendees

Whatever your preference or budget, we can help you find the perfect facility in which to hold your meeting, convention, or event. Choose from sophisticated urban settings, elegant coastal resorts, rustic lakeside cabins, and charming bed and breakfasts. The listings and ads, starting on page 31, highlight the amenities of our accommodations and function facilities. Our Group Marketing staff can provide more information to help you choose an event location. Small or large, your group will enjoy traditional New England hospitality, with extraordinary attention to your meeting’s details. Visit Portland’s Group Marketing services are free for event and conference planners! Our team has the expertise and connections to help you plan one of the most memorable and experiential events or meetings you’ll ever hold. We’re the only point of contact you’ll need, from site inspections through attendance building.

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