UMaine Economist Interviewed on Tourist Marketing Webinar

University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and professor of economics Jim McConnon was interviewed for a Tuesday news broadcast by Channel 7 (WVII) on a new webinar available for merchants and vendors interested in tips for effective marketing to the thousands of passengers from cruise ships docking in and visiting Maine’s 12 cruise line ports. The webinar, created by McConnon and UMaine School of Economics professor Todd Gabe, with collaborators from southern Maine, also offers advice from tourism experts on attracting day-tripping visitors throughout the state. A news release has more information.

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