The Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Institute in the University of Maine System has been awarded a grant to provide new outdoor gear for both student and public use at the Maine Bound Adventure Center (MBAC). Grant funding will … Read More
Check out this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the amazing ecotourism destination of Costa Rica – while discovering the true meaning of “pura vida!” Students will learn about sustainable nature-based tourism in the Talamanca and Caribbean regions by exploring … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to announce our upcoming Vacationland Course – Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business (BUS 340: Special Topics in Business) in Northern Maine! This immersive, place-based course will be hosted by the University of Maine at Fort … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to announce that we are now the home of the new website for the Arctic Education Alliance (AEA), a collaboration between Greenlandic and U.S. higher education institutions that was launched by the U.S. Department of … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to announce new opportunities for students to deepen and broaden their experiences and interests this semester! We hope this academic year brings exciting new challenges to conquer as you embark on this next chapter of … Read More
The THOR Institute is thrilled to release its 2025 Annual Report as a means of showcasing some of the great work being done in and around the state of Maine as we collaborate with community and industry partners to enhance … Read More
The THOR Institute was thrilled to host the 2025 Vacationland Conference at the University of Maine in Orono on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. With nearly 100 participants, this event was a fantastic opportunity to come together to explore the future … Read More
Recently, a group of University of Maine faculty and staff teamed up with industry stakeholders in the outdoor recreation sector to create the Maine Outdoor Economy Roadmap, laying the groundwork for growing and diversifying the state’s great outdoors over the … Read More
The THOR Institute is excited to offer TAH 399: Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management as our newest Vacationland course at the University of Southern Maine! Students from across the University of Maine System are invited to join us for … Read More
Students from across the University of Maine System recently came together in Northern Maine to immerse themselves in winter adventures in our latest Vacationland course! This experiential, place-based course provided students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in their natural … Read More