As summer nears, most Maine tourism businesses are understaffed

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • May 2, 2023

Hiring for summer jobs is in full swing, and Maine tourism businesses are preparing for what some would call a “normal” busy season in pre-pandemic years. But the tight labor market is making recruitment anything but normal. More than 70% of the businesses say they will be understaffed this summer, according to a new survey from the Maine Tourism Association.