(The Center Square) – Massachusetts lost billions of dollars in tax revenue as tourists stayed at home during the pandemic, according to testimony at a recent Joint Legislative Committee hearing on tourism, the arts and cultural development. The tourism industry fell 47%, resulting in a loss of $ 14 billion …
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New Milford Tourism Website Encourages Visitors to “Eat, Drink, Explore, Shop, Play, Stay”
NEW MILFORD – The city launched its brand new tourism website last week, which promotes places, local businesses and activities around town. The website also offers a free publicity opportunity to residents “to increase awareness of New Milford’s vibrant community and various opportunities,” according to a statement from the mayor’s …
Read More »North Central Connecticut School Bus Drivers Report to Work as Vaccination Mandate Goes into Effect Today | Connecticut and area
Gov. Ned Lamont’s vaccination mandate for school bus drivers goes into effect today, but local education officials say they don’t expect staffing issues to cause problems in their cities. Lamont spokesman Max Reiss said this morning that while the governor’s office expects “scattered” problems in parts of the state, state …
Read More »Hawaii’s Tourism Industry May Benefit From New Federal Rules | Hawaii News
HONOLULU (AP) – New federal rules for international travelers are expected to help Hawaii’s crippled tourism industry. The state’s international market has been almost non-existent since the pandemic cut off travel last year. Last week, the White House announced a relaxation of rules that previously barred some foreign travelers from …
Read More »The Bristol Press – University of Miami routs central Connecticut, sets school parking record
@TheTylerHetu Central Connecticut football was blown out by the University of Miami (2-2) Saturday afternoon 69-0. The Hurricanes had a school-record 739 yards on the Blue Devils without senior quarterback D’Erik King. In his place, Glastonbury, Conn., native Tyler Van Dyke passed for 270 yards and three scores in his …
Read More »Miami freshmen lead rout in central Connecticut state
UM first-year quarterback Jake Garcia (13) slips out of the pocket and runs down the field during Miami’s game against Central Connecticut State on September 25, 2021 at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo credit: Josh Halper UM football entered Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday morning determined to right its mistakes after …
Read More »S Gurvan Hall suspended against Central Connecticut State; More newbies
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA. — Security Gurvan Hall was suspended for one game for violating team rules, the school announced Saturday shortly before facing Central Connecticut State. Hall started the first three games of the season and played the most snaps (210) of any defensive player while second on the team …
Read More »Miami Hurricanes roll Connecticut Blue Devils through Central Connecticut 69-0 at Hard Rock Stadium
Homepage ” Miami Hurricanes roll Connecticut Blue Devils through Central Connecticut 69-0 at Hard Rock Stadium Next game: hosts Virginia on Thursday night ABOVE VIDEO: The Miami Hurricanes rewrote the record books on Saturday afternoon. MIAMI, FLORIDA (Miami Hurricanes) – The Miami Hurricanes rewrote the record books on Saturday afternoon. …
Read More »Watch Miami (FL) vs. Central Connecticut State: TV Channel, Live Stream Info, Start Time
Who plays Central Connecticut State @ # 18 Miami (FL) Current records: Central State of Connecticut 1-2; Miami (FL) 1-2 What there is to know The Miami Hurricanes (FL) look to defend their home turf on Saturday against the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at 12:30 p.m. ET. Both of …
Read More »NJ to spend $ 4 million on electric vehicle chargers at tourist sites
TRENTON – From beaches to historic sites, New Jersey is full of tourist destinations – and now the state wants people to see EV chargers when they go there, too. The Board of Public Utilities has approved a $ 4 million grant program to support the installation of electric vehicle …
Read More »Central Connecticut State has little to lose against Reeling Miami – NBC 6 South Florida
There was an interesting phenomenon in Central Connecticut State this week. Some players with lingering pain and sore ankles, conditions that could prevent them from training for other weeks, appear to have recovered quickly. Looks like everyone wants to make sure they can play this week. The lower division Blue …
Read More »Ion Bank Opens First Branch in North Central Connecticut | Business
Ion Bank branches out into North Central Connecticut. The Naugatuck-based bank recently announced the official opening of its new South Windsor branch at 1751 Ellington Road. “As a mutual bank, we do what is in the best interest of our customers and the communities we serve,” said David J. Rotatori, …
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MIAMI GARDENS, Florida –Miami plans to play without quarterback D’Eriq King on Saturday when he faces Central Connecticut State. What channel is the game on? Bally Sports Florida at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday How to listen to the game? 560 h 00 How to distribute the game? ESPN.com King injured …
Read More »Central Connecticut has little to lose from shocking Miami hurricanes – CBS Miami
MIAMI GARDENS (AP) – There was an interesting phenomenon in Central Connecticut State this week. Some players with lingering pain and sore ankles, conditions that could prevent them from training for other weeks, appear to have recovered quickly. Looks like everyone wants to make sure they can play this week. …
Read More »Central Connecticut St has little to lose to shocked Miami
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – There has been an interesting phenomenon in Central Connecticut State this week. Some players with lingering pain and sore ankles, conditions that could prevent them from training for other weeks, appear to have recovered quickly. Looks like everyone wants to make sure they can play …
Read More »Central Connecticut State University Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with “Caribbean Roots” Panel
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut (WTNH) – Central Connecticut State University is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday by hosting a panel to discuss the âCaribbean Rootsâ mural. The Latin American, Latin American and Caribbean Center and the Center Africana of CCSU will host a discussion on CCSU alumni, teacher and artist …
Read More »Australia’s borders will be open by Christmas, tourism minister says
Pedestrians on the promenade, in front of the Sydney Opera House, are reflected in a building of The Rocks in Sydney, Australia on Monday, August 30, 2021. Sydney has recorded a record number of Covid-19 infections, representing the bulk of cases in New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state, are …
Read More »Chinese Airlines Actively Expanding ‘Red Tourism’ Routes To Meet Growing Demand
Tourists crowd a red tourist attraction in Shanghang County, southeast China’s Fujian Province, Feb. 10. Photo: VCG After celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, Chinese airlines, including Air China and Southern Airlines, continue to expand the airline network for travelers seeking “red tourism” vacations. Air China has …
Read More »Australia Set to Reopen ‘No Later Than Christmas’ Says Tourism Minister | Gwinnett Daily Post Travel
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Read More »Outdoor recreation drives Michigan tourism upturn
Local tourism officials say outdoor recreation is bringing tourism back to Michigan, after two summers plagued by pandemic fears. And they hope the changes in the way people travel will mean even better days to come. This is good news for the tourism industry, which employed more than 230,000 people …
Read More »AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation sign agreement for tourism and maritime development projects in Aqaba
A new cruise terminal will be developed by AD Ports Group as part of the strategic plan to improve the maritime and tourism sectors ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, September 19, 2021– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – AD Ports Group, a leading trade and logistics enabler, has signed a terms and conditions …
Read More »A quick look at FCS Central Connecticut State opponent
The Miami Hurricanes’ football schedule will have the opportunity to stand out this week against opponent FCS Central Connecticut State at Hard Rock Stadium. Kick-off is set for 12:30 p.m. and the game will be televised on Bally Sports Network (check your local listings). CCSU enters this week’s game with …
Read More »CT Tourism Board Launches $ 1.4M Fall Marketing Campaign
The state tourism board will spend more money than usual this fall to market the Connecticut fall raffles. “Full Color Connecticut” – a tribute to the state’s vibrant foliage – will promote seasonal attractions such as county fairs, corn mazes, scenic drives, orchards and breweries, alongside the pillars of the …
Read More »Summer tourism up sharply compared to 2019
Tourism in Connecticut brings in more than $ 13 billion each year. ROCKY HILL, Connecticut – Many state parks saw increased visitor numbers this summer compared to 2019, officials say. He highlighted the impact of two state programs launched this summer, including the Connecticut Summer Program at the Museum, which …
Read More »College football: Central Connecticut defeats Wagner in NEC opener, 21-19
Central Connecticut State erased a halftime deficit, then made two defensive positions in the fourth quarter, including one on Wagner’s final possession, to preserve a 21-19 Northeastern Conference victory on Saturday at Grymes Hill . CCSU started to come back into the game when Romelo Williams hit Jiovany Pierre with …
Read More »Connecticut tourism officials try to lure leaf peepers
September 12, 2021 Connecticut tourism officials plan to spend more money than usual promoting the state’s fall foliage in a bid to help the industry bounce back from the pandemic. Governor Ned Lamont helped launch the $ 1.4 million “Full Color Connecticut” marketing campaign on Friday, which he says will …
Read More »New initiative promotes fall tourism in Connecticut – NBC Connecticut
Governor Ned Lamont has announced a new campaign to promote safe travel and boost the state’s tourism industry as it continues to recover from the pandemic. The Tourist Office The campaign, called “Full Color Connecticut,” aims to showcase Connecticut’s famous fall foliage while paying homage to all the other colors …
Read More »Governor Lamont Announces Launch of “Full Color Connecticut” Campaign Promoting Fall Travel Season
Press Releases 09/10/2021 Governor Lamont Announces Launch of “Full Color Connecticut” Campaign Promoting Fall Travel Season Download the image in high quality (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Tourism Board is launching a new fall marketing campaign to promote safe travel and fuel the continued …
Read More »“Why I resigned from the law to open an Italian tourism company”
Lisa Grassi-Blais, a former prosecutor with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, and her husband Jake Rupert, a former journalist, started their Italian tourism business Amazing Abruzzo Tours in 2016 after aspiring to a new life in the central region of the Italy. Here Grassi-Blais talks about what prompted the …
Read More »The Bristol Press – Connecticut tourism officials attempt to lure leaf peepers
Connecticut tourism officials plan to spend more money than usual promoting the state’s fall foliage in a bid to help the industry bounce back from the pandemic. Gov. Ned Lamont helped launch the $ 1.4 million “Full Color Connecticut” marketing campaign Friday, which he says will link leaf viewing to …
Read More »The Bristol Press – Lake Compounce is hosting a walk through central Connecticut this Sunday to end Alzheimer’s disease
@DeanIWright BRISTOL – Coming to Lake Compounce this Sunday is Central Connecticut’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease. The walk route will open at 8:00 a.m. and visitors are free to complete it before or after the promised garden ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Walkers are encouraged to maintain social distancing. Hand …
Read More »Federal Courts in Two US Territories Host Event on Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Tourism
Agreement on a bill to legalize marijuana in Rhode Island is finally being struck, legislative leaders said this week. While there are still some outstanding issues to be resolved, such as which agency should be responsible for regulating the market, lawmakers have made significant progress and reached compromises on a …
Read More »Shark tourism grows on Cape Cod, 3 years after attacks – NBC Connecticut
There’s no threatening music, no telltale fin breaking the surface as the mighty silhouette of a great white shark glides along the small tour boat off Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Michael Simard crouches down and points a finger in the direction of the approximately 10-foot (3-meter) predator navigating the glassy …
Read More »Shark Tourism Grows On Cape Cod, 3 Years After Attacks | Massachusetts News
By PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) – There is no threatening music, no telltale fin breaking the surface as the mighty silhouette of a great white shark glides along the small excursion boat off Cape Cod in the Massachusetts. Michael Simard crouches down and points a finger in …
Read More »Israel to reopen borders to tourism in 2 weeks despite resurgence of COVID-19 cases
Israelis and vaccinated tourists wearing COVID-19 protective masks arrive at Israel’s Ben-Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on May 23, 2021, after a partial reopening of the border to vaccinated tourists from 14 countries. ACK GUEZ / AFP via Getty Images Israel’s tourism ministry said it would start allowing organized tour …
Read More »The Day – Summer tourism in Mystic recovers from 2020
Mystic – It was supposed to be rebound summer tourist season. The spread of COVID-19 was under control and people who had been locked in the middle of the pandemic the year before were seen to be eager to get out and do something and go somewhere. Well, that’s pretty …
Read More »As coal fades, Northwest Colorado’s economy turns to tourism | Colorado News
By JASON BLEVINS, The Colorado Sun DINOSAUR NATIONAL MONUMENT, Colorado (AP) – The 10 rafts are attached to the banks of the Green River. The tents are pitched. The sun sets on the sandstone walls of the canyon. As 30 rafters dig into steaming chili bowls, it’s time to start …
Read More »Beavers set to face off in Yale, Central Connecticut
History links CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Oregon State University women’s football team continues their game series by traveling to Connecticut to face Yale on September 3 at 4 p.m. PST in New Haven, CT, before meeting Central Connecticut State on the 5th. September at 9 a.m. (TP). This will be …
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