Articles tagged “new jersey”

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Obama to visit Jersey Shore, topping off beaches’ post-Sandy tourism push

New Jersey Governor Christie is courting everyone from Prince Harry to President Obama in the days before the state's anticipated summer season begins to prove the shore is open for tourism and increase the governor's chances of re-election this fall.

Margaret Talev and Terrence Dopp, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

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Jersey Shore almost back to normal for first post-Sandy summer

Businesses have spent months readying for this weekend, but their biggest concern now is having customers to serve. The state hopes to attract visitors will a major tourism campaign rolling out this Friday.

Wayne Parry, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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New Jersey Governor criticized for turning tourism ads into campaign asset

Is Christie the most influential figure available to declare that the shore is indeed open? Probably. Will his ad appearance help his chances of re-election? Definitely, but maybe there’s nothing wrong with that.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Sandy-ravaged Jersey shore tourism is hoping for a Prince Harry bump

Angela Delli Santi, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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New Jersey spending three times usual to get tourists this summer, post-Sandy

Jennifer Bodgan, Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

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New Jersey’s $25 million PR budget for post-Sandy tourism marketing

Perceptions on Jersey being ready for tourism will take a while to change, and that includes PR and digital marketing, beyond the ads.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Jersey City’s Westin and Hyatt tapped to host 2014 Super Bowl teams

The 2014 Super Bowl will bring a huge bump in tourism to one of the regions most impacted by Hurricane Sandy, and raise awareness of the neighborhood offering picture-perfect views of Manhattan.

David Porter, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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New Jersey towns spend millions to fix boardwalks before summer

NJ businesses are anxiously awaiting the summer and banking on a strong tourist season to counteract the debt many undertook to get up and running for the busiest time of the year.

Rema Rahman, Associated Press | 11 years ago

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New Jersey tourism had record year in 2012 even with Hurricane Sandy

New Jersey will likely see a big boost in 2013 as well as regional visitors flood into the state in an effort to give it a boost.

Hoa Nguyen, The Press of Atlantic City | 11 years ago

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There goes Atlantic City’s reinvention plans: Revel to file for bankruptcy

Atlantic City can't get a break from its sordid past, and current woes. Revel was way too ambitious, tried to do too much, too soon.

Wayne Parry, Associated Press | 11 years ago