April 2020 - Sightseers' Delight

COVID-19 could wreak havoc on New Zealand’s Queenstown economy, mayor warns

April 25, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

The decline in tourism stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic could have a profound effect on New Zealand’s Queenstown Lakes District, its mayor warned.

New Zealand’s Dunedin Railways mothballing track and equipment due to COVID-19

April 22, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand’s Dunedin Railways Limited is mothballing its track and equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic compounds “the company’s existing financial challenges,” officials said.

Southeastern Railway Museum matches $50,000 grant

April 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

$100,000 total to go toward renovating education space.

Will tourism in New Zealand change after COVID-19?

April 21, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

Tourism in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful places in the world, could change in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Feds sending more than $108 million to airports in Ohio

April 20, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The federal government is sending more than $108.8 million to 97 airports in Ohio as part of a program to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entrepreneur shares advice and what led him to make the jump to start his own business

April 20, 2020 Todd DeFeo

Taking the leap to being an entrepreneur is rewarding, but it is not for everyone.

Four ideas for places to visit on your next trip to Texas

April 20, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

If time permits on your next trip to the Lone Star state, here are four places you should add to your itinerary.

Five statues to observe on your next trip to Willemstad

April 20, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

One of the draws of Curaçao is the island’s deep history. The downtown area is home to several statues of famous Curaçao residents who played in a pivotal role in the country’s history.

How much will COVID-19 pandemic impact tourism in Ohio?

April 15, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The COVID-19 pandemic will assuredly impact tourism nationwide, and Ohio isn’t immune to the fallout. But, precisely how much it will affect tourism in the Buckeye State remains to be seen.

Is a summer vacation in the cards?

April 9, 2020 The Center Square

If Americans continue to aggressively abide by stay-at-home and social distancing guidelines, summer vacations could be back on the table, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert said Thursday.