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New York officials pleased by news of Canadian border reopening

October 13, 2021 The Center Square

More than 18 months after COVID-19 forced the shutdown of America’s borders, the federal government announced late Tuesday that it would reopen them to fully vaccinated “non-essential travelers” next month – news that received a positive reception in New York state.

New Jersey Republican lawmakers push to keep Columbus Day a federal and state holiday

October 7, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Republican lawmakers in New Jersey want to make sure Columbus Day remains a federal and state holiday. The day, observed on Oct. 11 this year, is an annual celebration of Italian American heritage.

Austin Police no longer responding to ‘non-life threatening’ 911 calls

October 1, 2021 The Center Square

The Austin Police Department is saying it won’t be responding to non-life threatening 911 calls.

Churchill Downs to build gambling venue in downtown Louisville

October 1, 2021 The Center Square

Louisville-based Churchill Downs Inc. announced Thursday it plans to build a casino-style gambling venue in its hometown’s downtown district.

New Jersey governor signs bill supporting state’s craft breweries

September 24, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law legislation aimed at bolstering the state’s growing craft brewery industry.

Feds handing out millions in airport ‘improvement’ grants

September 21, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $431.8 million in grants to upgrade airports across the United States. The funding from the final round of Fiscal Year 2021 Airport Improvement Program grants will pay for projects at 60 airports in 31 states plus Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. View an interactive map with all the awards. “With today’s awards, the FAA has provided $3.2 billion in airports funds this year to

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.

TSA increases penalties on travelers who violate the federal mask mandate

September 10, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Mask up or pay up! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will increase penalties on travelers who violate the federal mask mandate at airports and on public transportation, commercial aircraft, passenger railroads and intercity buses.

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).