May 2020 - Sightseers' Delight

Texas tourism leaders hoping to reopen attractions in the Lone Star State

May 29, 2020 The Center Square

With the summer travel season getting under way, Texas tourism leaders are working with the governor’s office to determine best practices for reopening premier theme destinations.

Coronavirus claims more than 400,000 hotel-supported jobs in California

May 29, 2020 The Center Square

Coronavirus-related losses of jobs supported by the hotel industry in California numbered 414,069 out of a total of 1,014,600 hotel-supported jobs, according to a hotel industry estimate.

Arizona saw spike in travel over Memorial Day weekend

May 29, 2020 The Center Square

Arizona residents took road trips of varying lengths at a 40 percent higher rate than the week before.

Walt Disney World announces July 11 reopening date

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

Walt Disney World plans to reopen its Orlando gates July 11, but even in the Magic Kingdom, the specter of COVID-19 will require a range of safety measures and protocols.

Nevada prepares to reopen casinos next week

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

As 18,102 more Nevada residents filed new unemployment clainms for the week ending May 23, the state is preparing to reopen casinos and other businesses deemed nonessential during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ohio House votes to legalize sports wagering

May 28, 2020 Todd DeFeo

House lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill to legalize sports wagering in Ohio, a move that could generate millions in tax revenue for the state.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Opportunities to connect and enjoy history even amid COVID-19

May 28, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown everything into chaos. As students have moved from the schoolhouse to the home, the opportunities to visit cultural attractions have also ceased.

KiwiRail moving forward with new ferries for Cook Strait

May 27, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is moving forward with procuring two new ferries for its Interislander service crossing the Cook Strait.

Railfanning.org launches new site for streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee

May 26, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org has launched a new site dedicated to the history of streetcars in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Don’t be fooled, Amelia Island has history and culture

May 25, 2020 Todd DeFeo

On first glance, it might seem possible to dismiss Amelia Island as another beachfront town. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find plenty of history and culture.