Tag: tourism

Arvest Bank Extends Sponsorship With Naturals

Fayetteville-chartered Arvest Bank announced Monday that its title sponsorship for Arvest Ballpark in Springdale has been extended through 2027.

Rogers Hires Top Tourism Executive

J.R. Shaw has been hired as executive director of Visit Rogers.

Arkansas tourism officials see more industry growth in 2015

New restaurants in downtown Bentonville, a new murals festival in downtown Fort Smith and other tourism products that “creates a buzz” are what will help Arkansas’ tourism industry in 2015…

Bella Vista Village at 50

Bella Vista has developed from a small, retirement village to a burgeoning city in the past half-century.

Tourism is Vital to Arkansass Economic Health (OPINION)

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission understands the value of the tourism industry.

Moyer Aims to Keep it Fresh at Historic Hotels, Eureka Springs

Jack Moyer, general manager and vice president of the Crescent and Basin Park hotels, has made it his lifes work to market historic hotels to 21st-century clientele.

Commemorative Coins Net a Quick $1 Million for U.S. Marshals Museum

The U.S. Mint began selling the coins Jan. 29 and had sales of $8.25 million in the first 24 hours, according to the Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism.

NWA Tourism Tax Collections Up 15.5 Percent From 2009 to 2013

Collectively, Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties took in $3.47 million.

Wonderland Cave Owners Plan to Reopen as Adventure Park

The historic site has been deserted since 1995, but was once a huge tourist draw for Bella Vista.

Chamber Chairman Hopes Others Follow Tysons Lead

Also president of First Security bank, Mike Morgenthaler hopes Tyson Foods Inc.s recently announced commitment to the development of downtown Springdale will create a domino effect.

Four Points by Sheraton Bentonville to Open Soon

The Southeast Walton Boulevard hotel, formerly the Clarion Inn & Convention Center, has an official opening date of March 19, but that date could be moved up, according to the owners.

Fayetteville Hotels Sold; Fairfield Inn Converting to La Quinta

The Fairfield Inn by Marriott and the adjacent Sleep Inn, both on Millsap Road in Fayetteville, recently sold for a combined $3.72 million.

From the most expensive acquisition in the history of the meat industry, to the leadership reshuffling at the worlds largest company, to the continued and rapid growth of our area, 2014 may be viewed 20 years from now as a watershed year in the regions history.