FREEPORT, MAINE—Rates will be reduced by 50 percent at some of Maine’s finest inns and resorts this spring in support of Hospitality for Habitat, a Maine Innkeepers Association (MEIA) program designed to raise funds for local chapters of Habitat for Humanity while encouraging spring travel to Maine, announced Greg Dugal, executive director of MEIA. This year, after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, a portion of the funds raised will be distributed to Habitat for Humanity projects in Haiti as well.
Innkeepers all over the state, participating in the seventh annual Hospitality for Habitat, will reduce their room rates by half between April 26 and May 28 in exchange for a $35 donation check payable to Habitat for Humanity. Every dollar donated goes to help build homes for deserving families.
“Hospitality for Habitat offers visitors to Maine a terrific opportunity to experience our very best B&Bs, hotels and resorts at deeply discounted rates, while giving back in a significant way,” Dugal said. “The program is perfect for the times as it offers great value to travelers, helps bring visitors to the state during a traditionally slow period, and at the same time, supports a great cause.”
More Than $30,000 Raised
The program has grown each year since 2004 when MEIA first teamed up with Habitat for Humanity. Last year, despite a challenging economic climate, 37 member properties raised $16,275, and the Association has donated more than $30,000 to help build Habitat homes since the program’s inception.
“We’re thrilled that so many member properties support Hospitality for Habitat each year, as we recognize that every new home represents an enormous change for the better in someone’s life,” Dugal said. “It’s a perfect fit because innkeepers provide comfortable lodging for travelers and Habitat for Humanity provides comfortable lodging for families not otherwise able to afford it.”
Travelers interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to contribute to a great cause while visiting some of Maine’s finest inns, hotels and B&Bs at affordable rates are being asked to visit www.maineinns.com. They can then click on the Hospitality for Habitat logo for a frequently updated list of participating properties.
