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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, May is typically the time when the Jersey Shore gets ready for the annual big influx of visitors. But this year, the leadup to summer comes with some uncertainty for businesses.

There is excitement and stress at Ocean View Resort Campground in Dennis Township. Even though they have been open since the middle of April, staffers have been busy getting everything in tip-top shape and organized ahead of summer’s unofficial start.

“Memorial Day [is] the true litmus test of: Is everything ready for the season?” said Justin Turner, the director of Ocean View Resort Campground.

New Jersey’s tourism industry hopes to maintain momentum this year after breaking records in 2024 for both the number of visitors and the amount of money they spent. Atlantic and Cape May counties had the highest dollar amounts.

Summer 2025 may be a bit different than initially expected, however. Concerns …