The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) has announced Aaron Jones as its new Executive Vice President (EVP). Jones joins the GBCVB after having served four years as CEO of MetroLacrosse, the largest urban lacrosse and youth development program in the United States. His primary responsibilities as EVP will […]
Governor Charlie Baker today declared March as “Massachusetts Maple Month,” continuing the Commonwealth’s support of maple producers and encouraging Massachusetts residents to purchase locally-produced maple products. To kick off Maple Month, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner John Lebeaux was joined by State Senator Eric Lesser and agricultural officials […]
In honor of Women’s History Month in Massachusetts, the Mass Office of Travel & Tourism has put together MA Spotlight profiles on 15 women working in the Commonwealth’s travel, tourism, hospitality, cultural and history communities. Read about: Row 1 (l-r) Laurie Norton Moffatt Amy Latimer Ellie Donovan Danny Levy Heloisa […]
This week JetBlue announced it is adding additional flights on twelve popular routes out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), beginning in summer 2019. It is also expanding its service Washington, D.C. and the New York Metro area by offering hourly flights. The additional flights are being added to these […]
Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced more than $6.4 million in Seaport Economic Council Grants to support projects in 6 communities and 4 educational institutions. The grants will support development that stimulates the expansion and modernization of the maritime sector, research that prepares for shifts in climate and industry, and educational […]
Today, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy announced Timothy J. McGourthy as incoming Deputy Secretary, effective March 4. McGourthy assumes the role vacated by former Deputy Secretary Carolyn Kirk, who was named executive director of Massachusetts Technology Collaborative earlier this month. McGourthy has been engaged on policy development for […]
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board voted last week to approve a five-year capital program by designating approximately $2.6 billion to fund major projects as part of the Authority’s fiscal year 2019-2023 comprehensive financial plan. The program includes $1.9 billion for Logan Airport, $405 million for Conley Container Terminal and […]
Royal Air Maroc is plannng a new season direct route service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) in Morocco, to begin in June 2019, according to Massport and airline officials. The service will use a 787/8 Dreamliner, which features a two-class cabin with 18 Business […]
The Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT) is promoting dozens of outdoor activities across the Commonwealth for families to enjoy during School Vacation Week, February 16-24, 2019. “From alpine ski resorts and cross-country skiing to ice skating, snowboarding and hiking, Massachusetts is a winter wonderland each February, and we […]
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Senate President Karen Spilka, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy and business groups from around the state at Ashland Town Hall on February 8, 2019 to award $900,000 in grants to twelve Regional Economic Development Organization groups (REDO). Established to stimulate regional business growth, […]
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