AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup & Travel Costs: A new report says FIFA’s U.S. World Cup may lean heavily on domestic and regional visitors because high ticket, travel, and hotel prices are keeping many long-haul fans away. Jersey Shore Rebuild: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed about $35M in contracts to replenish storm-damaged beaches in Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, and Strathmere—aiming to get sand in place before summer ends. Newark Detention Protests: Outside Delaney Hall, protests have shrunk but violence and arrests continue; Newark police took over security as demonstrators tried to block the entrance. Transit Safety: Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York’s Penn Station, with a suspect taken into custody—an especially tense moment with major sports crowds nearby. Atlantic City Tourism: Visit Atlantic City is pushing a broader strategy beyond casinos, leaning into events, dining, and experiential travel to extend stays. Air Travel Expansion: MyFlyYatra says it’s expanding Newark, Minneapolis, and Houston routes to India, adding more flight options for popular cities. Local Pride: Asbury Park hosted its 34th annual Pride festival, drawing large crowds and a big parade.
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