Fourth of July weekend to test the ‘new normal’ for Philly tourism

The BMW golf championship in 2022 was the biggest event by far, but youth soccer, lacrosse, basketball, baseball and softball tourneys fuel the industry.

Okaloosa County's tourism division hopes the addition of the ship as an artificial reef would bolster its status as a "premiere fishing destination."

The worn-out ship is under a "contingent contract" with Okaloosa County, Florida, the vessel's owners emphasize.