“It’s a super exciting opportunity to showcase Vermont farms and food to a global audience,” said conference organizer, UVM’s Lisa Chase. “Many of the people coming to Vermont had never even heard of Vermont.”
Hotel bookings appear to be strong for the summer. A small bed-and-breakfast in southern Vermont tells a different story.
Higher gas prices have raised the cost of equipment. At the same time, the outdoor boom is settling into slower growth and supply-chain problems are easing.
An expected influx of tourists from Canada has hotel and campground owners on the islands optimistic about the season to come.
A yearlong fight over a proposed on-farm restaurant at Peace Field Farm spiraled into a broader debate this week over if and how Woodstock should allow accessory on-farm restaurants.
The federal government is more than doubling the number of visas available to businesses seeking to supplement the ranks of their employees — but not by enough to help a popular Vermont resort that needs to fill positions.
Stowe Cider wanted to offer outdoor concerts to help it get through the pandemic. Some neighbors objected. Stowe’s Development Review Board is allowing the music, but with restrictions.
The land-border restrictions imposed when the Covid-19 crisis began last March will be extended until at least July 21.
Hotel owners from Isle La Motte to South Hero have had little trouble booking rooms for the summer. But many are still struggling to hire workers.
Gov. Phil Scott has promised to fully reopen the state when 80% of Vermonters 12 and older are vaccinated. Last Friday, Vermont stood at 77.6%. As of Tuesday morning, it was at 77.9%.
Tourism businesses across Vermont are noticing leisure travelers trickling back into the state as they head into the first holiday weekend since Gov. Phil Scott lifted most Covid-19 restrictions on out-of-state travel.
Vermont is unlikely to get back to our pre-Covid level of employment anytime before 2022 — if ever.
When Lavender Essentials of Vermont lost tourism business, the owner created a private getaway.
Bookings are way down and hotel and inn owners are hoping for more visitors this fall and winter.
