Guide to The BEST Maine Meeting, Event, and Conference Centers
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An advantage to a business meeting in Maine is that each town has a close connection to nature. The Pine Tree State is a unique place full of natural wonder and breathtaking scenery. What better inspiration for a ground-breaking meeting than a spectacular location for your group.
Of course, Maine meeting facilities also provide all the amenities you need to get to business, as well as Wi-Fi, lodging, small to large meeting spaces, and culinary departments ready to provide everything from Maine blueberry muffins in the morning to a Downeast lobster feast served on a beach for your conference or group.
Your conference or meeting guests will love their time in Maine. It’s the perfect pairing of productive meeting time and time to relax and regroup with fellow workers. And, foodies will enjoy all the tastes of Maine between seminars.
Featured Maine Meeting, Event, & Conference Centers
About Meeting, Event, & Conference Centers in Maine
Maine begins just over an hour north of Boston and five hours north of New York City. With four major airports in the region, Maine is easy to reach but worlds away — making it a perfectly intriguing destination for your next meeting or conference.
Airports to Access Your Maine Meeting
- Portland International Jetport (PWM)
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
- Bangor International Airport (BGR)
Things to Do Between Meetings
Businessmen and women will find many things to do in Maine regardless of the season, so their business retreat will feel more like a vacation. The state offers obvious opportunities for outdoor meetings and activities, as well as social distancing with its low density and ample open spaces.
Activities
For instance, the coast of Maine offers unlimited possibilities for groups interested in taking their business retreats outdoors. Meanwhile, in inland Maine, they will find ski resorts and lakeside resorts that are ideal for group meetings with golf, hiking, or snowmobiling as an added opportunity to do some team building in the great outdoors between business and meeting times.
And, wherever your group stays, it’s just a quick trip to visit the other delightful Maine towns, golf courses, nature walks, and historic sights. Ocean lovers will find endless opportunities for whale watching, lobster boat tours, scenic sailing trips, and canoe and kayak rentals. Plus, the Maine coastline is dotted with some of America’s oldest and most beautiful lighthouses, which are best seen by boat on scenic charter cruises.
Restaurants & Shopping
There is so much about the Maine Coast that makes a business retreat or meeting site an attractive choice. Maybe it’s the uncommon Maine hospitality. Or, maybe it’s the scenic seaside villages full of fabulous restaurants. After a day of rolling up your sleeves and working, you can crack into a lobster.
Maine is the shopping mecca of Northern New England for good reason. Scores of factory outlet stores, antique and craft shops, and art galleries delight the bargain hunter and collectors. Craft fairs and antique shows are regular events too.
And, of course, the famous L.L. Bean in Freeport is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. It makes for a great field trip to see how the best in customer satisfaction do business — with a smile and a Bean boot.
Seasonal Tips for Planning a Meeting or Event in Maine
Meeting planners and event coordinators considering the best time of year for their meeting or incentive travel program should remember that the Maine coast is busiest during July and August. However, the peak tourist surge typically lasts from June until September.
Because of that, the spring and fall “shoulder” seasons are often best for meetings. The weather is still warm and the summer crowds are gone. Or, meeting executives looking for the ultimate value may wish to try a winter visit or a spring conference when they can virtually “own” an inn for their business retreat.