For Immediate Release: October 18, 2023

Contact Information:
PR Manager at Reges Oceanfront Resort
bcorry@butler.edu

Reges Oceanfront Resort Declares Beaches Smoke-Free, Prioritizing Family-Friendly

Atmosphere and Public Health

Wildwood Crest, NJ – October 18, 2023 – The Reges Oceanfront Resort, a

family-owned and operated hotel for over 40 years, proudly announced its decision to
make its beaches smoke-free, as of October 1, 2023. This ban came in response to
Governor Chris Christie's recent veto of a statewide smoking ban on beaches,
waterfronts, and public parks. Though the beaches in front of each oceanfront hotel are
technically public, the Reges Oceanfront Resort is committed to ensuring a healthier
and more welcoming lifestyle for its guests.

The Reges is aiming to create a more welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere. By

prohibiting smoking on the beaches, it is intended to offer a safe and enjoyable
environment for families to relax and create cherished memories. Moreover, this
initiative will associate itself with a more educated and well rounded target audience.
This includes individuals with higher disposable incomes who seek quality and wellness
during their stay. The beachfront property is committed to offering the highest standards
and extreme neatness to elevate the guests' experiences.

In addition to attracting the right clientele, the Reges Oceanfront Resort is deeply
committed to environmental health. By banning smoking on the beaches, the goal is to
reduce waste and better the overall health of the natural world. This step also aligns
with the effort and dedication to maintain Wildwood Crest's natural beauty.

Importantly, the ban also is put in place to improve public health. Secondhand smoke
exposure is a well known health hazard, and it is Reges responsibility to protect both
the guests and the community they live in. For example, in 2005, the California Air
Resources Board (ARB) released a report that evaluated the first-ever monitoring of the
level of outdoor exposure to secondhand smoke on the health of California residents.
Based on the conclusions of this report, the ARB adopted a regulatory amendment that
identified secondhand smoke as a toxic air contaminant - an outdoor air pollutant that
may cause or contribute to an increase in deaths or in serious illness, or which may
pose a present or potential hazard to human health.” Knowing this, the Reges
Oceanfront Resort believes that everyone should be able to enjoy the beach without
risking their health or discomfort which is also why smoking is now banned.

The Reges Oceanfront Resort recognizes the importance of using Governor Christie's
veto as a flier for the media to better spread our hotel's reputation among our target
audiences. The commitment to a smoke-free beach environment reflects our dedication
to quality, wellness, and community well-being.

For further questions or to schedule an interview with Anthony Mollica, President and
General Manager of the Reges Oceanfront Resort, please contact Braden Corry our PR
Manager who will set it up immediately.

The Reges Oceanfront Resort, nestled in beautiful Wildwood Crest, is a family-owned

and operated establishment celebrating over four decades of excellence. The perfect
beachfront accommodations, exemplary friendly services, and dedication to creating a
healthier and cleaner environment has earned us a sterling reputation.

Braden Corry
PR Manager at Reges Oceanfront Resort
bcorry@butler.edu

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