National Tourism Week, May 3-9, is taking on an unusual set of circumstances this year, but planning does go on. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the week in several ways; one is its new Refresh 2020 Initiative, which is an updated online outreach to its members.

“It is also a time to discuss the importance the tourism industry has in our economy, bringing employment, investment and services to the entire region,” chamber CEO Lori Pepenella said this week.