This charming, intimate hotel in Kennebunkport, ME, offers a unique Maine lodging experience with 49 guest rooms in a variety of styles—from the classic elegance of the Mansion and Federal rooms to the relaxing, beach cottage style of the Wharfside rooms. Amenities include the award-winning Port Tavern & Grille and piano bar, patio dining at Artemesia’s, an outdoor pool overlooking the scenic Kennebunk River, onsite spa services, guest library, complimentary morning coffee, private off-street parking and much more... all just steps from Dock Square, the heart of this seaside resort village with its bustling collection of shops, galleries, historic sites, and restaurants.

The owners of the KPI approached Bayleaf Communications, Inc. to build awareness of the inn and its restaurant, focusing primarily on the northeast region of the country. For the inn the goal was to promote the various experiential packages offered during the off-season in order to increase occupancy and generate greater income during the non-summer months. Our approach was to target upscale leisure, travel and lifestyle publications with focused information and story ideas.

For the Port Tavern & Grille, already a favorite of locals year-round, the goal was to position the restaurant and pub as destinations for visitors. Our strategy was to get press coverage focusing on the quality of the food and presentation in non-local markets, particularly in the Boston area. We also helped plan a series of events aimed at bringing the media and patrons to the venue.




Press Highlights

Boston Globe Calendar
Boston Globe Magazine - Maple Pork
Boston Globe Magazine - Sips
Boston Herald - Food
Boston Parents Paper
Budget Travel Online
Capeway Traveler
CEO Traveler
Coastal Living
Country Accents Magazine - Part I
Country Accents Magazine - Part II
Country Accents Magazine - Part III
Daily Candy
Design New England
DownEast Magazine
Eagle Tribune
Fashion Boston
Figure Magazine
Inside Central New Jersey Magazine - Live Long
Inside Central New Jersey Magazine - Must Do's
Long Island Bride & Groom
Lowell Sun
Northshore Magazine
Today’s Diet & Nutrition
Yankee Food Service
Senior Times Magazine
SheKnows.com