by - March 7, 2023 6:04 am
Winners announced in 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
On Monday (March 6), the winners of the 2023 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame were announced at a ceremony at the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock. The Department of…
Tourism / Heritage
by - March 5, 2023 9:22 am
Outdoor recreation provides tourism growth opportunity in Arkansas
From hunting and fishing to mountain biking, hiking, boating and camping, Arkansas is lauded for its abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. The state’s scenic rivers, lakes, forests, mountains, caves, creeks, roadways,…
by - March 3, 2023 3:30 pm
Experience Fayetteville earns two Henry Awards at state tourism conference
Experience Fayetteville, the city’s destination marketing organization, was named Tourism Organization of the Year during the 49th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism recently in El Dorado. The organization also…
by - March 2, 2023 1:15 pm
Iconic AQ Chicken restaurant to close in Springdale
The original AQ Chicken House in Springdale will close this month after nearly 76 years in business at 1207 N. Thompson St. It’s the sole location for the restaurant since…
by - March 2, 2023 10:54 am
It’s all about community
As we kick off our 2023 tourism campaigns, it’s an ideal moment of reflection on what we’ve learned from the past few years. Today, travelers crave more meaningful and authentic…
by - March 1, 2023 6:42 pm
Extra Fort Smith sales tax money may pay for Creekmore Park pool improvements
The city of Fort Smith may use around $4 million from $14.635 million in remaining proceeds of a voter-approved sales tax to pay water and sewer bonds. The bonds were…
by - March 1, 2023 9:15 am
Lodge on Beaver Lake to be rebuilt after blaze
Tanglewood Lodge, a family-owned business on Beaver Lake in Benton County, closed after a Feb. 6 fire, but the significantly damaged building east of Rogers is expected to be restored….
by - February 27, 2023 4:45 pm
Arkansas awards $400,000 to National Cold War Center in Blytheville
The National Cold War Center has received a $400,000 grant from the Division of Arkansas Heritage Cultural Institutions Trust Fund. The award was announced last week at the Arkansas Department…
by - February 23, 2023 5:06 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum receives Heritage grant; museum $3.5 million from campaign goal
The U.S. Marshals Museum (USMM) Foundation announced Thursday (Feb. 23) that the museum received an $800,000 Division of Arkansas Heritage Cultural Institutions Trust Fund award. The prestigious awards were announced…
by - February 23, 2023 1:35 pm
Alison Nation makes move from Crystal Bridges to Visit Bentonville
Longtime communications pro Alison Nation of Bentonville has joined the city’s tourism bureau. Visit Bentonville said Thursday (Feb. 23) that Nation is the group’s new communications and marketing vice president. According…
by - February 21, 2023 11:42 am
Members named to Natural State Advisory Council
Gov. Sarah Sanders on Tuesday (Feb. 21) named members of the Natural State Advisory Council which was created to advise the governor about promoting outdoor recreation and the outdoor economy….
by - February 20, 2023 11:56 am
Little Rock awarded $2 million planning grant for 30 Crossing deck park
The U.S. Department of Transportation, as part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, has awarded a $2 million planning grant to the city of Little Rock to begin the planning…
by - February 14, 2023 9:13 pm
AEDC awards $645,000 to promote wildlife education, school conservation
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $645,493.22 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 206 schools, school districts, and conservation…
by - February 13, 2023 5:33 pm
Super Bowl wagering hits $2.8 million at Arkansas casinos
The Kansas City Chiefs and the team’s fans weren’t the only Super Bowl winners. Arkansas’ three casinos reported $2.8 million in wagering on the big game, with most wagers placed…
by - February 9, 2023 4:54 pm
Fort Smith film fest receives record open day submissions; seeks volunteers
Seven days after submissions opened, the Fort Smith International Film Festival already has 86 submissions from 17 different countries. While staff is preparing for the third annual film festival in…
by - February 6, 2023 7:33 pm
Push continues for National Cold War Center, protection of airport
The Great Fire in Chicago helped to spur the development of one of the most important cities in Northeast Arkansas. The Reverend Henry T. Blythe settled in Mississippi County in…
by - February 1, 2023 3:49 pm
Arkansas Tourism Ticker: State’s hospitality sector sees record gains
Job and hospitality tax revenue records continue to be set in Arkansas’ tourism industry, with the state’s 2% tourism tax in the first 10 months of 2022 up more than…
by - January 30, 2023 9:52 am
State of the State 2023: Tourism officials tout busy 2023, push outdoor recreation
Arkansas’ new secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Mike Mills, believes now is an exciting time for the department. The almost 50-year veteran of the state’s…
by - January 28, 2023 8:46 pm
Arkansas Delta Byways to present 21st annual Delta Awards
The 21st annual Delta Awards recognizing tourism achievement in eastern Arkansas will be presented during festivities on Jan. 27 at the Hendrix Fine Arts Center on the campus of Phillips…
by - January 26, 2023 4:48 pm
U.S. Marshals Museum begins to hire workers ahead of summer opening
With a summer opening still on the horizon and an estimated $3 million needed for construction and operational needs, the Fort Smith-based U.S. Marshals Museum is starting the drive to…