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UMaine’s Maine Bound Adventure Center Expands Outdoor Gear Library
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 enable a significant upgrade of the MBAC’s rental fleet, including… Read More about UMaine’s Maine Bound Adventure Center Expands Outdoor Gear Library
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Adventure Costa Rica – Spring 2026
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 wildlife protection sites, hiking in national parks and reserves, snorkeling… Read More about Adventure Costa Rica – Spring 2026
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New Vacationland Course: Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business in Northern Maine
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 Kent, where students will have the opportunity to go on… Read More about New Vacationland Course: Winter Recreation & Hospitality Business in Northern Maine
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Arctic Education Alliance
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 State in 2020. The THOR Institute strives to support cross-cultural… Read More about Arctic Education Alliance
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Fall 2025: Upcoming Opportunities
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 your academic journey. We wanted to highlight some exciting ways… Read More about Fall 2025: Upcoming Opportunities
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2025 Annual Report
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 our educational offerings. The Annual Report highlights elements from the… Read More about 2025 Annual Report
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2025 Vacationland Conference at the University of Maine
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 of Maine-based career paths in tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation… Read More about 2025 Vacationland Conference at the University of Maine
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Maine Outdoor Economy Roadmap
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 next decade. According to the Roadmap, “There’s no shortage of… Read More about Maine Outdoor Economy Roadmap
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New Vacationland Course: Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management
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 this immersive learning experience that highlights both urban and rural… Read More about New Vacationland Course: Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism Management
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Newest Vacationland Course: Winter Immersion in Northern Maine
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 surroundings in and around Presque Isle while learning about the… Read More about Newest Vacationland Course: Winter Immersion in Northern Maine
