Hospitality & Tourism

Whether it’s the proximity to New York City or all of the tourist attractions that New Jersey has to offer, the Garden State’s hospitality industry is booming. Hotels are increasingly becoming part of major redevelopment projects.

Government & Public Policy
EDA backs Liberty Science Center refresh, expansion with $40 million tax credit award

State officials have pledged their support to a planned expansion of the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City — including more than 100,000 square feet of new outdoor exhibition space — under a $40 million project that would also refresh the museum’s indoor offerings.

Government & Public Policy
Morristown’s Mayo PAC poised for $65 million expansion, update with new state tax credit

The acclaimed Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown is set to begin a major expansion and renovation after securing a $65 million tax credit award under a new state program.

Hospitality & Tourism
JLL: RiverLink Hotels sells 122-room Courtyard by Marriott on Route 46 in Wayne

A hotel developer has sold a 122-room Courtyard by Marriott property at the nexus of three major highways in Wayne, in a newly announced deal by JLL.

Community
Local leaders, donors break ground on new Bergen County history museum

Construction is underway on a new museum that will showcase Bergen County’s storied history, part of a multiphase project that could also include a pavilion and expanded exhibit spaces.

Featured
Panning out: Film industry’s impact grows as dozens of New Jersey towns, cities emerge as destinations

“A Complete Unknown,” the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet (left) and Elle Fanning, filmed in 17 New Jersey municipalities in 2024, including Hoboken. — Searchlight Pictures Press Photo By Patricia Alex Filming took place in 20 towns in North…

Finance & Capital Markets
Spark GHC snags $19.5 million loan to acquire Wayne hotel, Cronheim says

An investor has landed a $19.5 million acquisition loan in connection with a five-year-old hotel property in Wayne, according to brokers with Cronheim Hotel Capital.

Office
Lincoln Equities Group inks five new leases for 16,000 sq. ft. at Princeton Forrestal Village

Lincoln Equities Group has secured five new tenants at Princeton Forrestal Village after nearly 16,000 square feet in recent leasing activity at the mixed-use campus in Plainsboro.

Top News
Onyx named first official supporter for FIFA World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee

Onyx Equities is set to play a major role in next year’s FIFA World Cup, announcing Wednesday that it has become the first official supporter for the New York New Jersey Host Committee.

Government & Public Policy
Newark Alliance unites three city organizations to expand key growth initiatives

Three of Newark’s key economic development organizations have come together in a move to further their missions while streamlining their efforts to enhance the state’s largest city.

Hospitality & Tourism
Development group crafting plans for Freehold Raceway after acquiring iconic horse track

A development group has acquired the historic Freehold Raceway property, marking a first step toward repurposing the horseracing track after it succumbed to years of declining business.