MADISON â New Hampshireâs ski industry could see a return of an estimated 40,000 skiers and riders from Canada if that country and the United States allow the border to fully reopen this winter.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of the border, but with increased vaccinations, Canada announced Monday it would allow fully vaccinated United States residents to visit as of Aug. 9.
While the United States has not announced any plans to allow Canadian citizens to come south as yet, it has the potential to improve tourism in the Granite State this coming winter.
The latest economic development study of the stateâs ski industry, conducted by researchers at Plymouth State University, indicated that about 1.9 percent of all overnight visitors to resorts here came from Canada.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand â The Pacific nation of Fiji has closed schools and canceled sporting events as it deals with its first coronavirus infections outside quarantine cases in more than a year.
A soldier and a room cleaner at a quarantine facility have both tested positive but there hasnât been any indication so far the virus is spreading more widely in the community.
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says Fiji is again facing a âgrave and present danger.â The government has ordered all gyms, bars and theaters within two containment zones closed and large gatherings across the nation canceled for at least two weeks.
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The Vermont Ski Areas Association says ski resorts in the state lost an estimated $100 million this winter during the pandemic.
Vermont Ski Areas Association President Molly Mahar says season pass holders went to resorts more and sales of those passes were up at some areas, but ticket-buying skier visits were down about 40% through the end February. She says lodging revenue dropped by 60% and food and beverage revenue was down by 70%.
The Rutland Herald reports state officials estimate that equates to $700 million in losses for the economy.
Some resorts are hoping to have a strong wedding season to start to make up the gap in revenue, Mahar said.