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SIM Partners launches “Enjoy Illinois” iPhone app
SIM Partners, a full-service digital marketing agency and leading developer of mobile apps for destination marketing organizations, has announced the launch of “Enjoy Illinois,” the official travel app of the Illinois Office of Tourism.
AAA projects 31.5m Labor Day travellers
AAA forecasts 31.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.4 percent decrease from the 32.3 million people who traveled one year ago. The Labor Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, September 1 to Monday, September 5.
Washington monuments closed following earthquake
The United States National Park Service has temporarily closed the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and the Old Post Office Tower. The decision was taken following as a precaution following an earthquake in Washington DC area earlier this week.
United States transport disrupted following East Coast earthquake
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked the East coast of the United States, with transport connections across the region disrupted. The epicentre of the quake was registered was just a few miles from the two-reactor North Anna nuclear power plant in Mineral, Virginia, 80 miles south-west of Washington.
Study proves tourism promotion campaigns increase visitation
Comprehensive analysis of Michigan and Philadelphia Programs Reveal increases in Jobs; State and Local Tax Revenue.