Tag: tourism

by Talk Business & Politics - September 26, 2014 10:25 am

Officials Break Ground on U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman, Congressman Steve Womack, Gov. Mike Beebe and Stacia Hylton, director of the U.S. Marshals Service, highlighted a large group of dignitaries who gathered to formally launch the first phase of the project, which includes architectural and exhibit design and about nine months of site prep work.

by Paul Gatling - September 15, 2014 12:00 am

Areas Toughest Golf Courses

Blessings Golf Club in Johnson tops the list of most difficult courses with a slope rating of 148, according to the Arkansas State Golf Association.

by Paul Gatling - July 21, 2014 12:00 am

Record Number of Hotels Took In More Than $3M in 2013

A rising tide not only floats all boats, it also floats hotels, and a growing number of properties in the area are reaping greater economic benefits from being in Northwest Arkansas, well-documented for its growing population, robust economy and constant stream of business travelers.

by Jennifer Joyner - July 21, 2014 12:00 am

Hotels Closely Watching Customer Review Sites

Hotel owners and managers have become increasingly aware of the importance of monitoring sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor, as it affords a growing number of patrons the ability to give instant, public feedback through mobile devices.

by Talk Business & Politics - July 7, 2014 12:00 am

Troubled Mountain

Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center CEO Abby Foster is on paid administrative leave and under investigation by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, which owns the property.

by Talk Business & Politics - June 23, 2014 12:00 am

Half-Million Milestone Holds Promise for NWA

The Northwest Arkansas Council estimates the region hit the 500,000 population mark May 28, symbolizing a graduation from up-and-coming boomtown to an established region with enough jobs, infrastructure and amenities to support growth for years to come.

by Talk Business & Politics - March 17, 2014 12:00 am

Hilton Hire

Former longtime Chancellor Hotel general manager Alex Jerde was recently hired as general manager for the new Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center that is currently being built on Wedington Road in Fayetteville.