Articles tagged “atlantic city”

Tourism

More numbers point to Pennsylvania surpassing Atlantic City as the U.S.’s #2 gaming hub

Bad news for Atlantic City shouldn't be seen as bad news for the Jersey Shore. The one-time gaming champ has been on a long, downward slide for years and the introduction of gambling around Philadelphia is punishing the challenged boardwalk empire.

Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

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Tourism stats from Atlantic City hint at comeback post-Sandy

Jennifer Bogdan, Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

Tourism

Atlantic City’s struggling yet high-profile Revel casino gets a $150 million life line

Revel's big problem is that it was planned during the economic boom, constructed after big backers pulled out, used as political leverage by Governor Chris Christie, and way too nice looking for a place like Atlantic City.

Charles Mead, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

Atlantic City’s new TV and print ads portray a destination undefeated by the storm

Media attention during Hurricane Sandy worked against A.C.’s tourism industry. It’ll either take time or a major marketing push to erase the image of a drowning roller coaster from the public’s mind.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Airlines

A.C. airport unveils $25M expansion for international arrivals despite domestic-only clients

The impressive addition prepares AC to take its spot as the Port Authority’s fourth airport, but the organization’s plans have been unclear since it initially showed interest three month ago.

Jennifer Bogdan, The Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

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Atlantic City retools its “Do AC” marketing campaign after Hurricane Sandy

The Boardwalk empire was back in business shortly after Sandy left town, but the image of a destroyed city by the sea has kept visitors away. Whether or not an ad campaign can fix this and Atlantic City's other issues remains to be seen.

Jennifer Bogdan, The Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

Tourism

Post-Sandy tourism marketing: How soon do you restart?

Atlantic City tourism district can't gloat to much on how it escaped damage during Sandy, because most of its feeder markets surrounding it did.

Donald Wittkowski, The Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

Tourism

Atlantic City tourism leaders: we’re open for business, nevermind negative media cover

This will be an ongoing effort from the tourism authorities there, as the rebuilding process for the region means continued media spotlight, negative or positive.

Sarah Watson, The Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

Tourism

Atlantic City casinos can reopen immediately, evacuation order lifted

The stark difference between Atlantic City's haves and have-nots will become more apparent with the casinos opening, but that's nothing new.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Atlantic City tourism may take a while to come back, but casinos ready to start