The Wildwoods

Wildwood Boardwalk Special Improvement District purchased the Sightseer tram car system in 2004.
Apr 27, 2026

Wildwood Boardwalk to close overnight under new rules (updated)

Wildwood Boardwalk will close overnight from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. under a new ordinance aimed at improving safety and reducing late-night issues.

Wildwoods Thunder Over the Waves Airshow
Sep 25, 2025

Wildwoods airshow to return after $33M impact debut

The inaugural Thunder Over the Waves event drew 133,000 visitors, with organizers promising a "bigger and better" show next year.

Thunder Over the Waves Airshow
Aug 8, 2025

Wildwoods to debut Thunder Over the Waves Airshow (photos)

The inaugural event scheduled for early September will feature 11 headliners — and expects to draw more than 200,000 attendees.

The Wildwoods
Nov 21, 2024

The Wildwoods report record-breaking summer tourism revenue

The all-time high hit $374 million in direct spending in 2024 thanks to a targeted marketing and public relations strategy.

Wildwoods
Mar 28, 2024

Wildwoods tourism officials report record-breaking 2023

The region saw a 31% increase in visitor spending on lodging and prepared food and beverage — higher than the five-year average tourism revenues (excluding 2020 season numbers).

Wildwoods Restaurant Week runs June 11-15, with another set for Sept. 10-14.
Jun 12, 2023

Wildwoods Restaurant Week kicks off

Running June 11-15, with another set for Sept. 10-14, the Wildwoods Restaurant Association event features a prix fixe, four-course dinner at participating area restaurants.

Louis Belasco, executive director, Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority
Jun 6, 2023

Greater Wildwoods Tourism authority names new executive director

As longtime executive director John Siciliano prepares to retire, the tourism marketing organization has named a successor – and Wildwood native – to take his place.

Wildwoods-based Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Park
Apr 17, 2023

Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Park ramps up seasonal hiring efforts

The Wildwoods-based amusement park is recruiting for 800 jobs ahead of its seasonal debut May 5.

Wildwoods
Mar 13, 2023

Wildwoods tourism officials report record growth in 2022

The $9.99 million in generated tax revenue included gains in several key categories, including visitor spending on lodging and prepared foods and beverages.

Boardwalk basketball game
Feb 16, 2023

Wildwood games operator banned for ‘inflategate’

In 2021, the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission issued letters to those running basketball attractions letting them know that inspections were coming, and violations would be issued.

Wildwoods boardwalk
Jan 27, 2023

North Wildwood receives $1.1M grant for boardwalk upgrades

The announcement comes on the heels of Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State address, during which he proposed the creation of a new statewide fund to support the shoreside walkways.

The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association (NJTIA) held its 2022 New Jersey Conference on Tourism Luncheon Dec. 1-2 at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City.
Dec 28, 2022

NJ tourism awards recognize orgs for positively promoting the Garden State

The New Jersey Tourism Industry Association accepts nominations annually for projects by any person, business or group that have helped to increase hotel stays, attract out-of-state visitors and boost expenditures.