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Tokuda: People want answers about Maui fires

September 30, 2023 The Center Square

U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, told a House subcommittee on Thursday that Maui residents want answers and accountability regarding what happened during the fires that devastated the area last month, killing 97 residents.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Lincoln photograph to be unveiled

September 28, 2023 The Center Square

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield will be unveiling a 165-year-old photograph of the former president.

Tourism contributes $371.3 million to Clarksville’s domestic visitor spending

September 20, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Tourism in Montgomery County, Tennessee, contributed more than $371.3 million to the domestic visitor spending, a 9% increase from the previous year.

Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds.

Tennessee released report on claimed 2022 tourism numbers

September 18, 2023 The Center Square

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development again released large claims about tourism in the state, this time saying the state saw $28.9 billion in direct visitor spending in 2022 after estimating that number at $27.5 billion in March.

Rosy revenues give Kemp cover to suspend Georgia’s gas tax

September 15, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Channeling his inner Barack Obama, who famously said he had a pen and phone and wasn’t afraid to issue executive orders, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state’s motor fuel tax this week.

Sightseers’ Delight expands London travel guide

September 6, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers Delight has expanded its London travel guide, adding new locations to the Attractions Database and restaurant options for visitors to the city.

Officials encourage travel to Maui areas not affected by fire

September 1, 2023 The Center Square

The fires that devastated the western portion of Maui will significantly impact tourism, the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism said Thursday.

Travel News & Notes for Wednesday, August 30

August 30, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Here is a look at some travel-related headlines for Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Green: 99% of area affected by Maui fires searched

August 29, 2023 The Center Square

Searchers have combed about 99% of the area affected by this month’s fires in Maui except for some areas near the waterway that the Coast Guard is searching, Gov. Josh Green said Tuesday.