Will Morey reappointed to U.S. Travel & Tourism Advisory Board for third term

Second-generation owner of Morey's Piers in Wildwood, NJ continues to champion attractions industry

PRESS RELEASE

WILDWOOD - Morey's Piers, an iconic family-owned amusement park in Wildwood, New Jersey is proud to announce that its President and CEO, Will Morey, has been reappointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce Travel & Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) for a third term.

This prestigious appointment spans two administrations, highlighting Mr. Morey's longstanding commitment to promoting and advancing the travel and tourism industry at the national level.

The TTAB serves as the official advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce, providing expert guidance on policies and programs that impact the U.S. travel and tourism industry. The Board's mission is to advise on critical issues including travel facilitation, visa policies, infrastructure development, aviation security and sustainable tourism.

Under the Visit America Act, the TTAB is now congressionally mandated federal advisory board, further amplifying its role in shaping the industry's future.

"Congratulations to Will Morey on his well-earned reappointment to the Department of Commerce's Travel & Tourism Advisory Board," said Tom Bracken, President & CEO of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. 

"His extensive experience and leadership in the travel and tourism industry, especially through Morey's Piers, will be invaluable in shaping policies that support and grow this vital sector. We are excited for his continued impact on the future of tourism at the national level."

Morey's experience in the tourism industry makes a valuable addition to TTAB. As a previous Chairman of the Board of Directors of IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions), as well as service on other IAAPA Committees (Government Relations and Audit), he has decades of experience at both the Micro and Macro levels of the Amusement and Tourism industries.

"On behalf of IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, I would like to congratulate Will Morey, President & CEO of Morey's Piers, on his reappointment to the U.S. Travel & Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB)," said Jacob Wahl, President & CEO of IAAPA.

"As Past Chair of IAAPA's Board of Directors, he brings the relevant knowledge, experience and connections within the industry to represent the voice of the attractions industry. Additionally, through his active engagement with public and private sector travel and tourism organizations at the local, state and national levels, Mr. Morey ensures the needs of locally owned and operated attractions across the country are effectively represented."

About Morey's Piers

Morey's Piers, located on the Boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey, is a classic seaside amusement park, family-owned and operated since 1969. Voted Amusement Park of the Year by Amusement Today and #1 Best Beach Boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic, Morey's Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over 18 acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront water parks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey's Piers, along with Morey's Hotels & Resorts, combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. 

Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring Ocean Oasis Water Park and Beach Club at 25th Avenue; Mariner's Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Water Park at Schellenger Avenue; and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. 

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