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Atlantic City Celebrates 45 Years of Gaming

Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City is marking 45 years since the first casino hotel outside of Nevada opened. “Atlantic City has been providing an outstanding gaming experience for 45 years,” said Mark Giannantonio, president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. “Atlantic City is an attractive and cost-effective destination for one-third of the U.S. population who can access the city by car.”

"Summer in Atlantic City offers the best the Jersey Shore has to offer for travelers looking to have some fun in the sun," said Larry Sieg, President & CEO of Visit Atlantic City. "The city has been busy over the last several months, and visitors this summer are in for a treat. Opening this summer is Spiegelworld's 'The Hook' and Island Waterpark at Showboat, and much more.” visitatlanticcity.com

Wildwoods Tourism Announces Record-Breaking Visitor Spending

The Wildwoods, NJ – A recent Tourism Economics study prepared for The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority announced a record-breaking tourism season for the Wildwoods in 2022 – one which resulted in $1.9 billion in visitor spending; 7,765 jobs created; and $167-million in state and local tax revenue generated.

“The Wildwoods continue to outperform industry benchmarks for tourism growth each year by developing strategic marketing and public relations initiatives aimed at communicating the major attributes that make the Wildwoods a truly unique family vacation destination,” said John Siciliano, recently retired Executive Director and CFO, Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority.

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