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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.

EU Could Ease Restrictions on Nonessential Visitors

May 19, 2021 Voice of America

The European Union announced Wednesday it would recommend its member countries allow fully vaccinated visitors from outside the bloc.

European Union Seeks to Reopen Travel with Vaccination Pass

May 11, 2021 Voice of America

As COVID-19 infection rates begin to drop in the region, European Union ministers met in Brussels Tuesday in hopes of reaching an agreement on a “green certificate” travel pass designed to make it easier for fully vaccinated tourists to travel in the continent in time for the summer vacation season.

Texas joins Florida in lawsuit fighting CDC’s ‘unlawful’ cruise industry orders

May 7, 2021 The Center Square

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion on Thursday to join Florida’s lawsuit against the ongoing sailing orders issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which have prevented cruise lines from restarting business.

DeSantis lifts Florida pandemic protocols: ‘We are no longer in a state of emergency’

May 3, 2021 The Center Square

Six days after he signed an executive order extending Florida’s 13-month state of emergency 60 days, Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all pandemic-related emergency orders Monday while signing a “vaccine passport” ban into law.

Louisville hopes for economic boost from Kentucky Derby

May 1, 2021 The Center Square

The Kentucky Derby returns to its traditional First Saturday in May date this year, and while the state’s COVID-19 restrictions will keep attendance down, the 147th Run for the Roses is providing hope for many in Louisville’s hospitality industry.

TSA extends mask mandate until Sept. 13

April 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Mask up, travelers. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended through Sept. 13 the requirement travelers wear masks, including those who are fully vaccinated.

New York City tourism suffered massive decline during pandemic, report shows

April 29, 2021 The Center Square

Thanks to COVID-19, New York City saw a decadelong growth streak come to an end as the number of visitors declined by two-thirds and their contribution to the economy dropped even more.

Survey: More people considering long-haul international travel

April 28, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Consumer confidence has not been deterred too drastically as more than one in three (36 percent) said they would consider an international trip to a different continent in the next 12 months.