tourism

They became overnight sensations. They forever changed the letters GTL, DTF and altered the meaning of the word grenade forever. Of course, we're talking about Jersey Shore, the popular MTV reality show that took the world by storm beginning in 2009.

The numbers are showing "Do AC" isn't just a catchy slogan, but having some positive results on Atlantic City's bottom line.

We all know that shore revenue is an important part of New Jersey's overall tourism economy. But what about the state's historic sites? Some experts say the Garden State struggles to capitalize on heritage tourism.

A special hearing in Atlantic City last week indicated substantial progress in reshaping the city's image and attracting more visitors, but can the momentum continue through the offseason?

From apple to pumpkin picking to hayrides and visiting a winery, New Jersey farms are hoping to capitalize on the fall agritourism season.

The weather is great, the businesses are open and the crowds are gone. After Labor Day marks the start of the fall "second season" at the Jersey shore.

Owners of The Gables bed-and-breakfast in Beach Haven say they'll rebound from the Easter Sunday fire that scorched its upper floors and reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Ocean County's tourism dollars are nearing unprecedented heights - nearly $4,000,000,000 in 2011, according to state figures obtained by county Freeholder Joe Vicari. That's third in the state, behind Atlantic City and Cape May. He notes that the strong showing took place in a year marred by the Labor Day weekend appearance of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Irene - and Governor Christie's iconic &qu

This past weekend, a number of my relatives from Wisconsin were in town for a family wedding. We had some time to kill on Sunday and decided it would be fun to take them to the Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Animal advocates plan a Thursday protest in Lacey over goose population controls that the Township Committee hasn't yet solidified. Members of Animal Rights Activists of New Jersey say they'll rally in front of  the Municipal Building at 6 PM, an hour before the governing body's public meeting...