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[ April 19, 2021 ] Lawmakers call for mediation between Lincoln Library and Museum and foundation News
[ April 15, 2021 ] Lawmakers in tourism-reliant states push back on CDC’s cruise ship ban News
[ April 13, 2021 ] More states reopening with fewer restrictions, report finds News
[ April 12, 2021 ] Murphy signs law to send $35 million to New Jersey restaurants News
[ April 9, 2021 ] Quick Hits: New Jersey news in brief for Friday, April 9 News

KiwiRail reduces number of South Island trains amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

KiwiRail is reducing the number of passenger tourist trains it runs on the South Island as New Zealand’s borders remain closed to international visitors.

Nevada gaming revenue down 25 percent for February

March 29, 2021 The Center Square

Gaming revenue in Nevada was down 25% last month, the state Gaming Control Board (GCB) announced on Friday.

German tourism officials bullish on a return to tourism

March 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

German tourism officials are bullish on a return to tourism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and hope to start a soft opening this year.

Bill would allow Ohio bars to stay open longer for the next year

March 26, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

An Ohio lawmaker has introduced legislation that would extend operating hours for bars for the next year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demands CDC lift ‘no-sail’ order by June 1

March 26, 2021 The Center Square

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday demanded the Biden administration lift the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) no-sail order for cruise ships that has “outlived its usefulness.”

Feds want $14,500 fine for alleged rule-breaking passenger

March 12, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to slap a jetBlue passenger with a $14,500 penalty for not wearing a face mask and consuming alcohol he brought on board.

Ohio lawmakers calls on governor to lift state’s mask mandate

March 9, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

An Ohio lawmaker is calling on Gov. Mike DeWine to lift Ohio’s mask mandate, saying, “Ohioans are angry, and rightfully so.”

New Jersey bill would increase the share of hotel and motel occupancy fee for arts, heritage and tourism programs

March 5, 2021 The Center Square

A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation to allocate all hotel and motel occupancy fees revenue to arts, heritage and tourism programs in New Jersey.

Explore Georgia awards $20,000 in tourism product development grants

March 2, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Explore Georgia has awarded $20,000 in tourism product development grants to four new and expanding projects across the state.

New Jersey bill would guarantee ‘prevailing wage’ for Newark airport, train station workers

February 17, 2021 The Center Square

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee has advanced a measure that could increase Newark Liberty International Airport workers’ “wage and benefit rates.”