This feels like one of those moments when “authenticity,” forever in and out of fashion, is seriously in again. Travel metrics strongly suggest this. “The trends we’re seeing are visitors seeking authentic, local experiences they can immerse themselves in,” says…
Glynn County has long had a dual personality – part brawn, part beauty. On the brawny side is the booming Port of Brunswick, which…
How much does Glynn County benefit economically from Jekyll Island? On behalf of the Jekyll Island Authority, I answered this – and the numbers are substantial. Jekyll Island’s fiscal year 2022 economic impact on Glynn County includes: $1.1 billion in…
The Jekyll Island Authority has an eco-friendly and educational travel experience for your summer vacation bucket list. Sea turtle nesting season lasts all summer on Jekyll Island, with nests being laid from early May through November. The island offers…
For several years now, historic downtown Brunswick has been poised for takeoff. Signs of progress were there – a successful storefront here, a new restaurant there – indicating a willingness of residents to return to a downtown that commercial sprawl…
Jones Hooks says success in hosting conventions is a matter of working with what you have that is unique and making the most of it to create a “wow” moment or two. He should know. Hooks is the executive director…
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