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Celebrating Two Years of Progress in National Strategy to Reenergize U.S. Travel and Tourism

Today, two years after the U.S. Department of Commerce issued the National Travel and Tourism Strategy and set an ambitious five-year goal to welcome 90 million international visitors annually by 2027, the Department is announcing we expect to reach that goal ahead of schedule. According to the latest estimates from the International Trade Administration, the…

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Summer Tourism Bouncing Back, Weather Permitting

New Jersey’s tourism industry has made a strong comeback since the days of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the World Cup and nation’s 250th anniversary on the horizon, the industry’s outlook is bullish.   While New Jersey may not be the top vacation spot in the world (Paris takes that title, according to U.S. News &…

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Hotel Distribution Grows in Importance in Tandem with Tech Needs

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Hotel distribution experts believe their discipline remains one of the most underlooked and misunderstood — yet increasingly important — parts of the overall industry, and that will only become more true with the rise of artificial intelligence and automation. Sarah Fults Speaking during the “Fourth Leg of the Commercial Stool” session…

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Bleisure Travel Market Size, Outlook Projected Growth for 2024-2031

New Jersey, United States:- The “Bleisure Travel Market” reached a valuation of USD xx.x Billion in 2023, with projections to achieve USD xx.x Billion by 2031, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of xx.x% from 2024 to 2031. The “bleisure” (business + leisure) travel market represents a growing trend where professionals combine business trips…

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US Dept of Commerce, Labor, and Education Expand SelectTalentUSA Partnership to New International Markets, Increasing Quality Jobs and Apprenticeships Through FDI

Joint initiative strengthens federal workforce technical assistance to foreign multinational businesses in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan starting or expanding U.S. operations Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a market expansion of SelectTalentUSA, a joint initiative across the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor, and Education providing technical assistance to foreign businesses to deliver recruitment…

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MPAC Announces 2024-2025 Season!

MPAC is proud to be Morristown’s home for arts and entertainment for over 30 years. Our exciting 2024-2025 schedule features over 100 performances, with many more to be added throughout the year! Our Season Opening Celebration will take place on September 20th, featuring Broadway and television star Norm Lewis. “Our upcoming 30th season features a lineup that will include old favorites and exciting…

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