Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari doesn't want to lose valuable tourism dollars to competing states
"Virginia is for lovers." "The Outer Banks of North Carolina is an endless source of inspiration. Visit Outerbanks.org." These are not the kind of commercials Freeholder Joseph H. Vicari wants to see flashing across television screens in Ocean County and along the East Coast, not if he can help it. Vicari - who serves as liaison to the county's tourism bureau - is looking for the state to provide $3 million to produce commercials touting the Jersey Shore. And he wants it soon. Very soon. "We lose it this season, they are not going to come back to Ocean County," Vicari said at an Ocean County Board of Freeholders meeting this afternoon." The state needs to shore up its $4 billion tourism industry and let visitors know the Jersey Shore will …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Freeholder Joseph Vicari wants FEMA, banks, federal government to help get tourism back on its feet long before summer arrives
Freeholder Joseph Vicari was watching C-SPAN, listening to New Jersey Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez talking about the need for billions in federal funding to repair damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. There was one thing that bothered him about it, however: all of the damage they discussed was in North Jersey. "The senators made it very clear about North Jersey, but I didn’t hear anyone mention the Jersey Shore," Vicari said. "They have to be more aggressive about getting the money for us, too." It's not just financial assistance Vicari wants to see for Ocean County, especially the small businesses that have been severely impacted by the storm. He wants to see FEMA do more to remove debris that will impact tourism, and he wants …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Displaced residents and people tending to Hurricane Sandy recovery have filled hotels.
Among the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy since October 29, displaced residents and the onslaught of disaster relief workers to the area have had to face another difficulty – finding a hotel room. Sandy has led to full hotels in the Shore area and beyond as FEMA officials, insurance adjusters, utility crews, home remediation specialists and those displaced from their homes have made finding a room in Monmouth and Ocean Counties very difficult, despite the tourism season being long finished. “We are at 100 percent right now and closed to new reservations until January,” said Patricia Brecka, manager at the Comfort Inn on Route 37. Dana Lancellotti, director of sales at the Ramada on Route 9, noted the hotel is referring reservations …
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Governor highlights environmental achievements in lighthearted Shore stop
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie was in high spirits during a visit to the Belmar boardwalk Wednesday afternoon. A jubilant Christie came to the borough's Taylor Pavilion at 6th and Ocean avenues as part of a tour of the Jersey Shore to promote environmental issues and tourism. The governor also has planned stops in Manasquan, Seaside Heights, Atlantic City and a make-up appearance after being rained out in Ocean City on Tuesday. Arriving at Belmar Elementary School by helicopter and then being shuttled to the beachfront in an SUV, Christie spoke briefly and then took questions from the press before strolling the boardwalk and greeting constituents. "This beats being in Trenton," Christie joked from the podium. The governor explained that …
Friday, June 3, 2011
Vicari: With sunny skies, tourists bring dollars to Ocean County over holiday
Soaring temperatures, crowded highways, and a long weekend. The Memorial Day celebration was what shore business owners dream about. Cash flowed like beer at tourist destinations like Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach. Tourists paid up to $25 to park near the boardwalks. Motels were full to overflowing. Beaches were packed with people looking for relief from the heat and a place to have fun, although the chilly ocean waters kept most on the sand. “It’s a resurgence of the economy in Ocean County. We’re off to a good start,’’ said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. “Traffic was horrendous,’’ he said, because so many people were coming to the shore for a good time during the traditional start of the summer season. “Rentals are …
Kurt
2:01 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013
No because you weren’t nearly ready for Sandy and you will not be even close to turned around for the season. You believed that God and Government where going to protect you and the white night from DC was going to make everything all better. OPPS. Your Bad! Guess what your cash that really wasn’t yours anyway all went to the Middle East Ha Ha Ha. Foolish little Obamaites. more ›