Mills’ Administration Allows Lodging Reservations for Future Stays

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The Mills Administration announced today, effective immediately, Maine Lodging providers can begin accepting future reservations for stays with an arrival date of June 1st and beyond for Maine residents who comply with the State’s 14-day quarantine requirement.

A previous Executive Order prohibited such reservations.  The change came amid ongoing collaboration between the Mills Administration and Maine’s tourism and hospitality sectors to identify innovative and practical solutions to welcome visitors while protecting the health of Maine people and the health of Maine’s economy.

“The tourism and hospitality industries are vital pillars of Maine’s economy.  Although the pandemic has altered how they can operate safely, it has in no way diminished their importance – both to our economy and to us as a state,” said Governor Janet Mills in a press release issued today.  “We are acting in partnership with the industry to resume reservations while we also work together to evaluate alternatives to the 14-day quarantine, including testing and other protocols, that will allow us to protect Maine residents and tourists during the summer months.

With today’s announcement, lodging establishments may immediately begin accepting reservations from Maine residents and non-residents for stays beginning on June 1st in line with the parameters established under the Restarting Maine’s Economy plan,  However, lodging establishments that accept reservations must be prepared to cancel and fully refund reservations if these establishments cannot be reopened under Stage 2 as tentatively planned.

This change comes as the Administration is working collaboratively with the tourism and hospitality industries to reexamine the 14-day quarantine requirement.