ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, JAN. 27 - Virginia Uranium Inc. project manager, Patrick Wales, operates a geiger counter in a hole next the road at the of south field of a uranium deposit on the Cole Hill farm Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 in Chatham, Va. A three-decade ban on uranium mining in Virginia has put the richest known deposit of the radioactive ore in the U.S. off limits to mining. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Conference focuses on Maine tourism industry
Published: 04:35:17 PM, Thu 31 January 2013 UTC
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Hundreds of members of Maine's tourism industry are gathering in Rockport for the annual Governor's Conference on Tourism.
Award-winning travel writer Doug Lanksy is the keynote speaker, and Gov. Paul LePage will talk about the importance of tourism to Maine's economy.
The conference provides a forum where people can learn about tourism trends, take part in educational sessions and network with fellow industry members. The theme of this year's conference is "Innovate and Differentiate: A Strategy for Success."
About 400 people are attending the event, held at the Samoset Resort.
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