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City says $6.5 million GLO grant will fund North Beach renourishment City Manager Peter Zanoni told council the Texas General Land Office awarded the city a $6.5 million grant to renourish about 3,500 feet of North Beach shoreline from Surfside Park toward the USS Lexington; the GLO will manage the project and the city will coordinate scheduling to minimize tourism impacts.

1 month ago

Texas just secured a game-changing $6.5 million grant to revitalize North Beach and combat erosion—get ready for a stunning shoreline transformation!

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Pharr bridge reports higher January vehicle crossings and strong toll revenues Officials reported 110,675 total crossings in January 2026 and toll revenues driving a bulk of the bridge authority's receipts; the finance consultant said total revenues were $8,863,945 and noted bond funding progress for the expansion program.

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Pharr International Bridge celebrated a record-breaking January 2026 with over 110,000 crossings and impressive revenue gains, signaling a booming traffic trend!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

County planning staff flags viewshed, tourism concerns ahead of May 28 PSC hearing on 5 MW Helmstader’s Curve solar project Planning and Zoning reported it testified at an initial Public Service Commission meeting about a nearly 5‑megawatt solar project at Helmsstader’s Curve, urged that county development standards still apply despite state preemption, and said a final PSC public comment hearing is set for May 28 at the Lavelle Library.

Concerns are rising as a nearly 5-megawatt solar project is set for discussion, with local tourism and environmental impacts on the line before the May 28 public hearing.

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Public opposition grows to including Mendocino Railway (Skunk Train) in regional transportation plan Public commenters urged MCOG to remove Mendocino Railway (the "Skunk Train") from the 2026 Regional Transportation Plan, arguing it is a tourist excursion that should not receive public funds; staff said legal status remains unsettled after recent appellate action and the plan includes language that MCOG will not provide direct financial support.

2 months ago

Public outcry erupts as locals demand the Skunk Train be excluded from the Regional Transportation Plan, arguing it's a tourist attraction, not public transit!

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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2 months ago

Short-term rental tax option draws fierce debate as committee reopens HB 25-59 Rep. Parsley’s HB 25-59 would let cities and counties add a 4% lodging tax on short-term rentals (effective 04/01/2027) with up to 15% for administration; supporters say proceeds would fund affordable housing while owners warn the tax unfairly targets small hosts and may harm local economies.

A heated debate erupts as Washington's House Finance Committee weighs a controversial 4% excise tax on short-term rentals, pitting community funding against the livelihoods of local hosts.

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Council approves Type B funding for aquarium parking despite objections over eligibility Council approved up to $2 million in Type B funds for an expanded Texas State Aquarium parking lot after hours of council questioning about whether the expense qualifies as "economic development." Supporters said the project will support tourism and regional businesses; critics urged using HOT or CIP funds or investing in sidewalks and small‑business aid instead.

2 months ago

Council members have sparked a heated debate over a $2 million parking lot expansion for the Texas State Aquarium—will it boost tourism or divert crucial funds from local businesses?

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Monterey supervisors direct staff to draft residential STR ban amid lawsuit over ownership rules After hours of public testimony, the county board voted to direct staff to draft ordinance amendments banning short‑term rentals in residential zones (with a Monterey Dunes exception) while preserving permitting in commercial and agricultural zones and addressing two provisions challenged in court.

2 months ago

Monterey County is taking a bold step to ban short-term rentals in residential areas, a move that could reshape local neighborhoods and impact tourism.

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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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3 months ago

KLC presentation: Beaver Dam’s 2024 tourism estimated to generate about $10.4 million in local activity A Kentucky League of Cities economic-impact study presented to the Beaver Dam City Commission estimated about 300,000 visitors in 2024 produced roughly $10.4 million in local economic activity, about 59 new jobs and substantial regional spillovers; presenter cautioned the figures are conservative model estimates.

Beaver Dam's tourism is booming, with 300,000 visitors in 2024 generating an impressive $10.4 million in local economic activity and creating nearly 60 new jobs!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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3 months ago

Tourism and business-development briefings highlight cyclist economic gains and a strategic framework for growth Visit Goldsboro Wayne County and a contracted business-development consultant told council that events like Cycle NC and Wings Over Wayne produced measurable tourism impacts and presented a strategic framework recommending a business liaison, revitalization corridors, entrepreneurship hubs and targeted marketing.

Goldsboro is gearing up for a tourism boom with impressive economic impacts from Cycle NC and a bold new business development strategy!

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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3 months ago

Dare County approves $1.79 million in tourism impact grants; OBX Jeep Invasion highlights $196,000 in community donations The board unanimously approved tourism impact grant awards totaling $1,790,068.06 and heard from OBX Jeep Invasion organizers about cumulative charitable donations (about $196,000) and a $10,000 contribution to Wounded Warriors in Action for the 2026 event.

Dare County has approved a staggering $1.79 million in tourism impact grants while the OBX Jeep Invasion celebrates its impressive $196,000 in community donations!

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Journos News

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4 months ago

Palau Caught Between China, the US, and Taiwan: A Tiny Nation at the Centre of Pacific Geopolitics Palau Faces Strategic Pressures Amid China-US-Taiwan Rivalry Republic of Palau (Journos News) - The island nation of Palau, home to

Palau, a tiny Pacific nation, faces mounting pressures from China, the US, and Taiwan over tourism, land, and military projects.

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EarthLens

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4 months ago

Tourists tend to provide higher online ratings for restaurants than locals, potentially skewing perceptions and affecting environmental impacts through increased tourism-related pressure. 🌍🍽 Link: https://tinyurl.com/285lt6uk #SustainableTourism #OnlineReviews #TourismImpact

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Citizen Portal News Nevada

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4 months ago

Pahrump planning panel denies two off‑premise billboard permits citing master plan The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission on Nov. 12 denied two conditional use permits for 12x24 off‑premise billboards after citizens and commissioners said the proposals conflicted with the adopted 2023 master plan’s goal to reduce roadside signage.

The Pahrump Regional Planning Commission took a stand against visual clutter by denying two billboard permits, reinforcing their commitment to the community’s master plan.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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5 months ago

Green Bay commission forwards short-term rental restrictions to City Council after public testimony After extensive public comment from short-term rental owners and managers, the Green Bay Equal Rights Commission voted on Oct. 27 to forward recommendations to City Council proposing a 7-day minimum stay requirement and a 180-day annual cap for short-term rentals. Commissioners said the changes are intended to help protect housing availability, and

Green Bay's Equal Rights Commission is shaking up the rental market with proposed rules that could limit short-term rentals and impact local businesses—what's at stake?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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5 months ago

Commission approves Beach Raker contract at lower price, with midyear review of service levels The commission awarded a five‑year beach cleaning contract to Beach Raker at a price matching the second‑ranked bidder and required a midyear report on whether the contracted service level meets county needs during sargassum season.

Miami-Dade County has just secured a five-year beach cleaning contract with Beach Raker at a competitive price, but will it meet the growing sargassum challenge this season?

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Council reinstates MH rezoning and grants three-year extension for proposed 12-acre RV park on North Commercial After a lengthy presentation and debate about drainage, elevation and water demand, the council reinstated a previously approved MH (manufactured-home) rezoning and granted a three-year extension for an RV park project at North Commercial and West Guile; council attached a restriction limiting manufactured-housing use and reserved engineering and许可

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Exciting developments are on the horizon for Aransas Pass as the City Council greenlights a luxury RV park project, sparking debate over flood risks and community impact!

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Citizen Portal News New Hampshire

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5 months ago

Public Works and Highways panel sends HB 100 to interim study after brief debate over passenger rail and Cog Railway impacts The House Public Works and Highways committee voted to move HB 100 — which would bar the Department of Transportation from using state funds for new passenger rail projects — to interim study after a short work-session discussion that highlighted concerns about effects on private tourism railways such as the Cog Railway and the bill’s absence from,

The House committee just voted to send a controversial bill that could halt state funding for new passenger rail projects to interim study, raising concerns over its impact on popular tourist attractions like the Cog Railway.

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The-14

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5 months ago

Travelling to the U.S.? How the government shutdown will impact tourism | The-14 The U.S. government shutdown is causing travel delays, park closures, and risks for Canadians visiting the U.S., with growing impacts on tourism and business.

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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6 months ago

Wells Beach Council Reviews Short Term Rental Regulations and Housing Impact Council discusses zoning for short term rentals to protect neighborhood integrity and housing stock.

Wells Select Board is diving deep into zoning regulations, seeking to balance tourist appeal with community needs in a way that could reshape local development!

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Citizen Portal News Maine

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6 months ago

Budget Committee Reviews Lodging Fees and Public Safety Impact for Summer Visitors Committee discusses increasing lodging fees to address rising public safety costs from tourism.

Wells Select Board is rethinking lodging fees to ensure public safety can keep up with a summer surge of tourists, but how will local businesses adapt?

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Citizen Portal News Utah

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6 months ago

Utah Division of State Parks Celebrates Legacy of Natural Beauty and Community Connection Utah's state parks preserve natural beauty and foster community connections for future generations.

Utah's state parks are more than just beautiful landscapes; they are vital to our identity, community, and future generations.

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Push Operations

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6 months ago

As tourism makes a booming return in 2025, restaurants in hot spots like Barcelona and NYC are feeling the squeeze year-round, not just seasonally, due to increased dining demand and labor shortages.

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Hotel Laguna Bankruptcy Update Set for October Hearings Hotel Laguna's bankruptcy case dismissed; private lender action scheduled for October hearings.

6 months ago

Hotel Laguna's bankruptcy saga takes a turn as a private lender files for control ahead of crucial hearings—what does this mean for Laguna Beach?

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