What better way to wrap up your summer than on the coast of Maine? Join us for our newest Vacationland course at the University of Maine at Machias this August for what will surely be a memorable experience! Nature-Based Tourism … Read More
We’re thrilled to share our newest Vacationland course with you! Consider joining us at USM this June for what is sure to be an incredible experience. Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management will launch this June at USM with an … Read More
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about policy and regulation in the Capital City this spring as part of our newest Vacationland course! Join us in Augusta, Maine’s capital city, to learn more about the policy and regulation components that … Read More
The University of Southern Maine Tourism & Hospitality program is thrilled to announce that, as part of the Arctic Education Alliance, their award-winning USM/Inuili/Wabanaki student-created cookbook, “A Taste of Two Worlds,” is now on sale on Amazon! $25.79 (includes shipping). … Read More
UMS Insider features an article about The THOR Institute.
The THOR (Tourism, Hospitality & Outdoor Recreation) Institute hosted its first Vacationland course in early January at the University of Maine at Fort Kent, where students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of winter recreation, hospitality, and business in Northern Maine.
Members of the THOR Institute took part in this annual event that brings together leaders in Maine’s outdoor economy, at the end of November 2023. Read about it and see the photo gallery on the summit website (external site).
The University of Maine’s College of Education and Human Development is launching three new graduate certificates aimed at teachers looking to boost their knowledge and skills in the areas of multilingual special education, adapted physical education and outdoor leadership. Read about … Read More
Earlier this month, THOR Institute Program Manager Emily Zider had the opportunity to present at the MELMAC Foundation Peer Learning Conference in Augusta. The MELMAC Education Foundation aims to help students across the state of Maine identify and understand the … Read More
The Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Institute hosted its inaugural conference at the University of Southern Maine from July 31 to August 1, 2023. Titled the Vacationland Conference, the event brought together over 100 education and industry partners from … Read More