Tourism industry describes harm caused by border closure
While Canada has announced that it would be reopening its border to vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9, the U.S. is on a different timeline
Restaurants, Retail & Tourism
New Hampshire tax data shows state’s hospitality industry is making gains
July numbers show meals and rooms tax take rose 125% from a year ago
Sununu signs bill setting tipped wage at $3.27 an hour
Previously tied to the federal minimum wage, tipped wage would only increase with specific state or federal legislation
The flavors of our neighbors
At Don Quijote in Manchester, it’s important to feel at home
Upper Valley restaurants team up to take on delivery apps
Restaurateurs form cooperative ‘to have a say in how it’s done’
Only 41% of New Hampshire restaurants received Restaurant Revitalization Fund aid
418 applicants were awarded grants, but 591 others were turned down
NH restaurants frustrated by sudden shutdown of federal aid program
With no money left, $28.6b Restaurant Revitalization Fund stops accepting applications
New Hampshire’s new Hotels and Lodging Relief Program launches
$10 million fund seeks to aid hard-hit, ‘critical’ industry
Labor shortage leads employers to cut back operations
In Upper Valley, inability to find workers is hampering businesses hoping to recover from the pandemic
Closed to visitors during Covid, Star Island ready to reopen
Last year is believed to be the first time Star Island was closed to visitors since World War II
