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Industry Leader Michelle Cruz is Named New Hampshire’s New State Tourism Director

Regional tourism industry leader Michelle Cruz was confirmed on October 31, 2024 as the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) new State Tourism Director.  Michelle begins work on December…

Regional tourism industry leader Michelle Cruz was confirmed on October 31, 2024 as the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) new State Tourism Director.  Michelle begins work on December 2, replacing longtime tourism chief Lori Harnois, who left earlier this year for a new job in Vermont, after serving as New Hampshire’s tourism director…

A Mega Decade for Sports Tourism in the United States

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo gave an upbeat assessment on the State Department‘s ongoing efforts to strengthen its ability to issue visas to Americans and foreign visitors,…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo gave an upbeat assessment on the State Department‘s ongoing efforts to strengthen its ability to issue visas to Americans and foreign visitors, in anticipation of a “mega decade” for sports tourism in the United States. As a result of these efforts, “more people are traveling to the…

Brand USA Appoints Fred Dixon as New President & CEO

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today announced that, as part of a planned succession process, its Board of Directors has appointed Fred Dixon as the company’s…

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, today announced that, as part of a planned succession process, its Board of Directors has appointed Fred Dixon as the company’s new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2024. Dixon will succeed Christopher L. Thompson, who announced his retirement in July 2023 and held the role of Brand USA’s President…

BosTix is back

ArtsBoston’s Popular BosTix Kiosk Reopens in Fanueil Hall on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The popular BosTix discount ticket booth, a staple at Faneuil Hall since 1979, is back in business, after being closed since 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The kiosk reopens this Wednesday,…

The popular BosTix discount ticket booth, a staple at Faneuil Hall since 1979, is back in business, after being closed since 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. The kiosk reopens this Wednesday, July 10, marking a new era for the booth’s nonprofit owner, ArtsBoston.  For more than four decades, BosTix has offered a direct connection between the area’s…

Statue of John Adams in Quincy, MA

Quincy Celebrates Its Past and Present

Get ready New England and the world, as Quincy, Massachusetts prepares to commemorate its 400th anniversary, and you are invited!  “In 2025, Quincy celebrates the 400th anniversary of its settlement,”…

Get ready New England and the world, as Quincy, Massachusetts prepares to commemorate its 400th anniversary, and you are invited!  “In 2025, Quincy celebrates the 400th anniversary of its settlement,” says Mayor Thomas Koch. “400 years of the people and ideas that have shaped America. 400 years of history, diversity and culture. 400 years of…

Welcome Center Offers Innovative and Interactive Ways for Visitors to Discover Quincy

The City of Quincy is opening its newly designed Welcome Center this week, part of a concerted effort by city leaders, tourism officials, historians and businesses to prepare for the 400th anniversary…

The City of Quincy is opening its newly designed Welcome Center this week, part of a concerted effort by city leaders, tourism officials, historians and businesses to prepare for the 400th anniversary of the city’s founding in 2025.  The innovative and interactive Welcome Center is a key component of the city’s celebration, and has been specifically designed to offer an…

Norwegian Gem, photo courtesy of Massport

Massport Celebrates the 2024 Cruise Season at Flynn Cruiseport, Honors State Rep David Biele

Today, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2024 cruise season at Flynn Cruiseport Boston, which runs through November. Read full press release. …

Today, Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2024 cruise season at Flynn Cruiseport Boston, which runs through November. Read full press release.  Building upon the success of last year, Massport expects to welcome 169 vessels from 25 cruise lines, an increase of 15% over 2023. The Norwegian…

Cape Cod Truly Yours Logo

Cape Cod Chamber Rolls out a New Tourism Brand and Campaign – Cape Cod Truly Yours

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new tourism brand to local and regional hospitality leaders and partners on February 28, 2024 at the Pelham House Resort in Dennis…

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new tourism brand to local and regional hospitality leaders and partners on February 28, 2024 at the Pelham House Resort in Dennis Port. The Chamber is the official destination marketing organization for Cape Cod. Chamber CEO Paul Niedzwiecki said the new initiative marks the first substantial branding update…

Logan Airport, Terminal E - Exterior

Logan Airport Modernizes Terminal E for International Traveller

Boston’s Logan International Airport hit a major milestone, thanks to significant improvements and the modernization of Terminal E, the airport’s international gateway, with an iconic red roof. This fall, Massport leaders…

Boston’s Logan International Airport hit a major milestone, thanks to significant improvements and the modernization of Terminal E, the airport’s international gateway, with an iconic red roof. This fall, Massport leaders and public officials gathered to celebrate the completion of these upgrades, which began in 2019, making a more efficient, secure, comfortable and enjoyable experience for international…

America 250 Logo

America 250 Unveils New Logo as Part of US Celebrations Leading up to 2026

America250, the national organization that oversees efforts to  commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has unveiled a new logo for to represent the efforts leading up…

America250, the national organization that oversees efforts to  commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, has unveiled a new logo for to represent the efforts leading up to July 4, 2026. “Historic milestones demand an iconic brand identity,” said America 250 Chair Rosie Rios. “The design’s ribbons are intended to evoke a sense…

Thanksgiving proclamtion 1773 with God Save the King

Massachusetts Removed ‘God Save the King’ from its annual Thanksgiving Proclamation Starting in 1774

A story in the November 24, 1897 edition of The Boston Globe traces the evolution of the Thanksgiving Day proclamation between the years 1773 and 1785.  It reveals that the…

A story in the November 24, 1897 edition of The Boston Globe traces the evolution of the Thanksgiving Day proclamation between the years 1773 and 1785.  It reveals that the Thanksgiving proclamation issued by Governor Thomas Hutchinson in 1773 was the last year the phrase “God Save the King” was used in Massachusetts. Hutchinson was…

Massport Celebrates Terminal E Upgrades at Boston’s Logan International Airport

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today celebrated the upgrade and expansion of Terminal E, the airport’s international terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, and also marked the airport’s 100-year anniversary with…

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today celebrated the upgrade and expansion of Terminal E, the airport’s international terminal at Boston Logan International Airport, and also marked the airport’s 100-year anniversary with a new exhibit.  Read press release. The improvements were made in part thanks to a $62 million grant by the FAA as a part of the new Airport…

Stephen Johnston

Boston Harbor Hotel’s Stephen Johnston is Named Hotelier of the Year

Congratulations to Stephen Johnston, general manager and managing director of Boston Harbor Hotel, who has been honored with the esteemed Hotelier of the Year Award at the 2023 Preferred Global Conference hosted by Preferred…

Congratulations to Stephen Johnston, general manager and managing director of Boston Harbor Hotel, who has been honored with the esteemed Hotelier of the Year Award at the 2023 Preferred Global Conference hosted by Preferred Hotels & Resorts. The award were announced recently at the Preferred Global Conference, the annual gathering of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts network, which includes more…

State Senator Nick Collins, winner of the 2023 Maritime Champion Award

South Boston’s State Senator Nick Collins Receives the 2023 Maritime Champion Award

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2023 cruise season at Flynn Cruiseport Boston. At the event, Massport recognized State Senator…

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined elected officials and community stakeholders to celebrate the start of the 2023 cruise season at Flynn Cruiseport Boston. At the event, Massport recognized State Senator Nick Collins with the 2023 Maritime Champion Award for his support and advocacy of the maritime economy in Boston and throughout the Commonwealth. “The Senator has…

Niall Gibbons

Niall Gibbons: Happy Trails

Congratulations to Niall Gibbons, who is stepping down from his position as CEO of Tourism Ireland in March 2023, after a distinguished 21 year career that included fourteen years as chief…

Congratulations to Niall Gibbons, who is stepping down from his position as CEO of Tourism Ireland in March 2023, after a distinguished 21 year career that included fourteen years as chief executive officer. Under Gibbons’ leadership, Ireland has been deftly marketed and branded as a prime destination for visitors not just from the North America market…

NEW ABIGAIL ADAMS STATUE IN QUINCY CELEBRATES AMERICAN HISTORY

(November 5, 2022) – ‘Remember the Ladies’ was the theme in the City of Quincy today as city, state and federal officials gathered alongside historians, educators and local residents to…

(November 5, 2022) – ‘Remember the Ladies’ was the theme in the City of Quincy today as city, state and federal officials gathered alongside historians, educators and local residents to unveil the new statue of Abigail Adams at the Hancock Adams Common. Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch was joined onstage by US Congressman Steven Lynch…

Four Centurues of Innovation Exhibit

Massport Exhibits Entertain and Educate Travelers

Travelers at Boston’s Logan International Airport have a new reason to linger in the airport between flights. Passing through the new Walkway between International Terminal E and JetBlue Terminal C,…

Travelers at Boston’s Logan International Airport have a new reason to linger in the airport between flights. Passing through the new Walkway between International Terminal E and JetBlue Terminal C, passengers can stop to view a fascinating new permanent exhibit entitled Four Centuries of Innovation. Unveiled last summer by Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn and…

Permanent Art Exhibit at Terminal A

Massport & the Art of Flying

Passengers passing through Logan International Airport can have a pleasant aesthetic experience while waiting for their baggage or for connecting flights, thanks to Massport’s successful Public Art Program. Public art…

Passengers passing through Logan International Airport can have a pleasant aesthetic experience while waiting for their baggage or for connecting flights, thanks to Massport’s successful Public Art Program. Public art and educational displays enhance the customer experience while also supporting local artists and institutions, according to Massport officials. They also give travelers a strong sense…

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