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Tourisme Montréal projects 12.5 million visitors for 2026, breaking the previous record of over 11 million set in 2019. The forecast signals a sharp rise in tourism and would mark the highest annual visitation in the city’s history.
Tourisme Montréal says the city’s May‑July 2026 tourism season will break records, driven by a strong mix of business events, sports competitions and festivals.
Montreal recorded a historic tourism peak between May and July 2026, driven by business conventions, sports competitions and festivals, according to Tourisme Montréal.
Montreal’s May‑July 2026 tourism season is set to break records, driven by strong attendance at business meetings, sports events and cultural festivals, according to Tourisme Montréal.
The Wildwood Summer Festival opens on August 15, 2026, on the boardwalk, featuring live concerts, food vendors, and family activities for locals and tourists. Organized as an annual community event, it aims to celebrate the season and draw visitors to Wildwood.
In 2026 the Cape May County Zoo has grown into a top regional attraction, expanding habitats, programs, and facilities to draw more visitors and strengthen community ties.
Wildwood announced an August 10 request for proposals to develop a mixed‑use project on its Atlantic Ocean front near the boardwalk, aiming to boost tourism and create versatile space. The town’s initiative invites developers to submit plans that will shape the waterfront’s future.
Hotel room demand in Montreal increased by 12 percent from May to July 2026 versus the previous year, signalling a strong summer tourism season.
Tourisme Montréal projects 12.5 million visitors for 2026, exceeding the 2019 record of over 11 million, indicating a post‑pandemic tourism surge.
On August 10, 2026, the Atlantic City Boardwalk shared five entertaining facts to engage visitors and locals, highlighting its historic appeal. The trivia release aims to boost interest and enjoyment of the iconic promenade.
Wildwood merchants reported a notable increase in sales and foot traffic in early August 2026, following the Fourth of July celebrations, indicating a strong summer tourism-driven economy in downtown Wildwood.
A popular television series is filming a new episode in Wildwood, New Jersey, showcasing local landmarks and drawing media attention that may boost tourism.
The 16th Annual Tattoo Beach Bash began Friday on the Wildwoods beachfront, running through Sunday, celebrating beach culture and attracting visitors as the weekend festival continues.
The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce reported that the third‑year Belmont Stakes Racing Festival set a new county revenue record in August 2026, boosting the local economy through increased visitor spending.
Douglass Ice Cream launched a soft opening of its homemade ice cream shop on the Wildwood Boardwalk on July 31, 2026, adding a new local dessert option for summer visitors.
The Showboat resort on Atlantic City’s Boardwalk faces possible foreclosure after contractors and a lender claim millions in unpaid debts, a dispute that could impact the city’s tourism economy.
Marineland in Ontario is ending operations after decades of drawing millions of visitors with its marine mammal attractions, including the world’s largest captive beluga pod.
The Tattoo Beach Bash returns to Wildwoods, NJ, for a three‑day beach festival from August 7‑9, 2026, adding a unique cultural event to the town’s summer lineup.
The creator of ‘Derry Girls’ announced a new comedy‑drama to be filmed in the Wildwoods, NJ, on August 4, 2026, with the potential to raise the town’s profile and boost tourism.
The Jersey Shore Ice Cream Playoffs, announced July 27, 2026, will pit vendors from Asbury Park to Cape May against each other this summer to crown the best scoop and draw tourists to the region.
