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Georgia undertaking survey to understand impact of COVID-19 on travel

August 24, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Explore Georgia has tapped the University of Georgia to conduct a survey to understand the impact of COVID-19 on travel sentiment and behavior.

New Zealand police arrest five for breach of COVID-19 restrictions

August 19, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand police have arrested at least five people for violating the country’s COVID-19 lockdown mandate.

After a yearlong closure, the New York Transit Museum has reopened

August 16, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn has reopened following a yearlong closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feds send more than $115.8 million in grants to New Jersey venues

July 28, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded a $512,339 grant to the Battleship New Jersey museum ship in Camden, the latest in a string of federal dollars going to venues that closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

New York Democrat frustrated with Biden administration over lack of response to Canada’s move to reopen border

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

Canadian officials announced they would welcome fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border starting next month.

Rental car companies across U.S. struggle to replace diminished fleets

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

The country is opening up and travel is increasing, but visitors are finding the rental car landscape a bit empty.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Republican senators call on CDC to end mask mandate for fully vaccinated people on public transportation

June 29, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of Republican senators wants the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to end its mask mandate for fully vaccinated people on public transportation.

Be patient when traveling this summer, travel group says

June 28, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Air travelers to be patient and prepared more Americans are planning to travel this summer, AAA says.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey Assembly backs plan to spend $25 million in federal funds on tourism

June 25, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The New Jersey Assembly signed off on a measure to spend $25 million in federal funds to promote travel and tourism in the Garden State.

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.