The Ellsworth American interviewed Jason Entsminger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Maine, about the economic benefits of tourism in coastal Maine. For example, visitors to the Downeast-Acadia region spent $1.27 billion on accommodations, transportation, groceries, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and other expenses. “I think one of the things that we see overall is that especially in more rural and remote communities, regional tourism can really play a part in certain sectors’ success,” said Entsminger, who is also a small business specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
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