Morris County Approves Funding for 21 Historic Sites

Morris County Approves Funding for 21 Historic Sites

  More Than $50 Million Directed Toward Preservation Efforts Since 2003 The Morris County Board of County Commissioners allocated $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund tonight to help restore, preserve and further protect 21 historic sites in 16 towns across Morris County. Including this grant disbursement, Morris County has awarded more than…

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Summer Tourism Bouncing Back, Weather Permitting

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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Historic Stone Arch Bridge in Boonton Reopens

  Morris County Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw joined Mayor James Lynch, Sheriff James Gannon and residents yesterday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the historic Stone Arch Bridge in Boonton. The bridge, constructed by local mason John Carson Sr. in 1866, originally served as a viaduct providing fire protection for the Boonton Ironworks. It now…

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By 2027, Travel and Tourism Will Be a Trillion-Dollar Industry

By 2027 Travel and Tourism Will Be a Trillion-Dollar Industry

New data from Statista Market Insights, presented by Stocklytics.com, reveals that the global travel and tourism industry is robust, healthy and growing. Predicted to increase 8.3% this year over 2023, the industry is set to gross $927 billion by the end of 2024, and is on track to jump 14% to hit $1.03 trillion in revenue in 2027.…

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Updated Federal Grant Guidance Will Help Create Good Jobs

Updated Federal Grant Guidance Will Help Create Good Jobs

  Recently, the Biden-Harris administration issued important updates to the Office of Management and Budget’s Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance, also known as the “Uniform Grants Guidance,” which sets parameters for how states and localities, and others, can spend federal money and award it to private entities. These updates streamline and clarify requirements that will give…

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Bridge Marina Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

Bridge Marina Wins Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2024

Lake Hopatcong, N.J. – June 26, 2024 – Bridge Marina is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor. As the world’s largest travel guidance…

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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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