Montreal Aquarium Project Suspended Indefinitely
The Montreal Aquarium project has been suspended indefinitely after its promoter and prospective operator withdrew, leaving the planned tourist attraction on hold.
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The Montreal Aquarium project has been suspended indefinitely after its promoter and prospective operator withdrew, leaving the planned tourist attraction on hold.
Airbnb's August 30, 2026 travel‑trend report listed Wildwood, New Jersey as one of ten small towns drawing Gen Z visitors for the fall season, indicating potential growth in off‑season tourism.
Ocean City City Council will hold a closed‑door special session to examine a lawsuit challenging the designation of the former Wonderland Pier site for a luxury hotel. The council’s decision could influence future boardwalk development and the local economy.
USA Today listed the Wildwoods boardwalk in New Jersey as one of the nation’s best boardwalks on August 29, 2026, a recognition expected to boost local pride and tourism.
The Wildwoods Air Show is scheduled for September 12-13, 2026, featuring military and civilian aircraft and expected to attract thousands of visitors, bolstering local tourism.
The promoter and future operator of the planned Montreal Aquarium have withdrawn, leading the Royalmount‑based project to be suspended indefinitely with no set timeline for resumption.
The planned Montreal Aquarium in the Royalmount area has been suspended indefinitely after the promoter and prospective operator withdrew, leaving the project without leadership or funding.
The renovated former Windward Motel reopened as Isla Motel on August 22, 2026, now operating year‑round in Wildwood, New Jersey, providing a new lodging choice for visitors throughout the year.
USA Today listed the Wildwoods boardwalk among the nation’s best on August 29, 2026, a recognition expected to boost tourism and visitor numbers to the New Jersey shore area.
Dozens of advertising columns decommissioned in August 2024 remain standing in central Montreal, prompting criticism from Tourisme Montréal and local merchants for their unsightly impact on the streetscape.
Dozens of decommissioned advertising columns have been left standing on central Montreal streets for about two years, prompting Tourism Montreal and local merchants to cite them as detracting from the city’s visual appeal.
Dozens of decommissioned advertising columns remain on central Montreal streets nearly two years after being taken out of service, prompting criticism from tourism officials and local merchants over their negative visual impact.
Tourisme Montréal and local merchants criticize dozens of abandoned advertising columns that have remained on city streets for two years since being decommissioned, calling them unsightly and a visual nuisance.
Dozens of abandoned advertising columns, left in place nearly two years after decommissioning, continue to mar central Montreal streets, prompting concerns from Tourisme Montréal and local merchants about visual blight.
Dozens of decommissioned advertising columns still line central Montreal streets nearly two years after removal plans, prompting concerns from tourism officials and local merchants about their visual impact.
Wildwoods’ August Restaurant Week launched on August 26 with special menus and events across North Wildwood, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest, aiming to showcase local dining and boost summer tourism as part of a seasonal promotion.
August Restaurant Week launched on August 26, offering discounted menus at restaurants across Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood to boost dining out and support local eateries through September.
The Boardwalk Craft Show has returned for summer 2026, offering multi‑day handmade goods, jewelry and artwork along Wildwood's boardwalk, serving tourists and locals alike.
USA TODAY 10BEST Readers have voted a New Jersey boardwalk as the top entry on the 2026 list, highlighting it as a must‑visit attraction for tourists.
The Wildwoods Airshow will return in September 2026 with new aerial performances, aiming to draw visitors and extend the summer tourism season after a hiatus.