- A study was conducted by D.K.Shifflet & Associates Ltd. and Vantage Strategy, a research firm and consulting firm respectively, to determine the economic impact of tourism in the State of Delaware.  The study shows that the tourism industry is a principal economic driver in Delaware and substantiates the value of the tourism industry to the First State.  Key points stemming from the 2010 study are reflected in the quotes below and subsequent facts.

 "The tourism industry stands strong as the third largest private employer in Delaware and an important part of our local economy,"

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Delaware Hospice's signature annual fundraiser, the Festival of Trees, held at Cokesbury Village in Hockessin, at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, and at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, raised $165,000 to support the programs and services of Delaware's only not-for-profit hospice.

Manny Arencibia, Vice President of Development, said, "On behalf of the entire Delaware Hospice family, I would like to express our appreciation to everyone who contributed to the success of our 2011 Festivals of Trees."

Joyce Bensinger, Associate Director of Development, said, "These events could never have taken

Now accepting applications for the 55th annual Little Miss and 7th annual Junior Miss Georgetown Pageant. The event will be held March 11th @ 2:00 pm at Possum Hall in Georgetown. Contestants must be ages 4-12 and MUST be a resident of Georgetown. The guidelines and application are attached below. For questions please email pinkprincess0307@comcast.net or call 302.745.1381

Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware Tourism Office launched the

Now you can get into the holiday spirit and help a good cause at the same time.  In December, Bayhealth Medical Center's Fifth Annual Festival of Trees will give you the opportunity to win a fully decorated holiday tree!

The campuses at Kent General Hospital and Milford Memorial Hospital will be showcasing more than 50 decorated Christmas trees.  Many hospital departments will trim their own tree to raffle, with the proceeds benefiting Bayhealth's Chaplaincy Fund.  The more raffle tickets you purchase for each tree, the greater your chances of winning the tree!

Delaware Hospice's signature annual fundraiser in Sussex County will take on a new look in 2011 when its display of decorated trees and wreaths opens at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on December 9^th.

Tree sponsors and talented artisans and crafters are invited to participate in decorating this year's exhibit.

Each year, the Festival of Trees raises significant funds to support Delaware Hospice's programs and services in the community, thanks to the generosity of local individuals and businesses. 

The Possum Point Players will be conducting an auction of Christmas trees during their Christmas show The Possums' Christmas Hit Parade which runs December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11.  PPP will provide the trees and are looking for volunteer individuals, groups or organizations who would purchase or procure lights and decorations, decorate the tree and give it a theme name during the weeks before the show.

The trees will be on stage during the show, with the name(s) of the creator(s) featured prominently near each tree, and audience members will be permitted on stage before the show, during intermission and after the show to write in a bid.