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New Zealand Police say they are pleased with New Year’s Eve celebrations

December 31, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand Police say they are are pleased with the behaviour of revellers across the country following a busy New Year’s Eve.

Sens. Marshall, Ernst, Feinstein, Gillibrand: The world deserves a thorough review of the pandemic; Congress must set up a COVID-19 commission

December 28, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The pandemic has dramatically altered our society, economy and public health systems, creating an imperative to do everything in our power to prevent and prepare for a future crisis. One key step in preventing another pandemic is getting to the root of how this one originated.

Hotel industry could be down more than $59 billion in business travel compared to 2019

September 15, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The hotel industry could end 2021 down more than $59 billion in business travel revenue compared to 2019, according to a new report released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Kalibri Labs.

Survey: Leisure travelers plan to reduce travel plans amid rising COVID cases

September 7, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. leisure travelers plan to significantly pare back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, according to a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Survey: business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases

August 31, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. business travelers are scaling back travel plans amid rising COVID-19 cases, with 67 percent planning to take fewer trips, 52 percent likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, and 60 percent planning to postpone existing travel plans, according to a new national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).

Southern Spirits returns to Southern Museum on Sept. 17

August 18, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum will host their second Southern Spirits on September 17.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

Southern Museum launching new Southern Spirits event on July 16

June 1, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Southern Museum and the Kennesaw Museum Foundation will host the first Southern Spirits, an adults-only event featuring live music, a light food tasting, drinks and a chance to explore the Smithsonian Institute-affiliated museum after hours.

Boeing to pay feds $17 million to settle 737 enforcement cases

May 28, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Boeing Company will pay at least $17 million in penalties and take corrective action with its production as part of a settlement agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Kennesaw’s Southern Museum launches member-only events

January 19, 2021 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Kennesaw Museum Foundation and the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History are launching a series of exclusive events for museum members.

Southeastern Railway Museum to host Festival of Trees this holiday season

October 26, 2020 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

In 2020, trees will be on display throughout the museum from Nov. 21 to Jan. 3 during the museum’s regular operating hours (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays).