Tag: tourism

Fayetteville Hotel to Open Doors Monday

The $12 million Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center features 115 rooms at the Wedington Road exit.

Arkansas & Missouri Excursion Train Again Bound for Van Buren

The scenic train excursions operated by the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad are set to resume Thursday morning at 8:30.

End of Trail Construction Brings A New Beginning for Springdale

As construction wraps up on the Razorback Greenway, Springdale continues to see interest from investors eager to participate in the micro-economy the trail, at least in part, is expected to support.

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.

Tourism, travel figures still trend positive in Fort Smith area

The second half of 2014 is off to a good start for the tourism and travel sector in the Fort Smith region based on hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith…

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.

NWA Polo League Unifies Corporate Power Players

The Northwest Arkansas Polo Club offers an additional form of recreation and entertainment for the region.

Walleye Thriving In Beaver Lake Due to Stocking and Spawning

Walleye, popular with fisherman, should be in abundance this winter during peak season.

Top Fort Smith Hotel Bought by Local Group

The guest rooms at the Hampton Inn will undergo a $3 million, Hilton-branded renovation as part of the Forever Young initiative.

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.

Fayetteville Hotel On Track For September Opening

The $12 million Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center is located on a 90,000-SF property near the Wedington Road exit.

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.

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.

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.

Restoration plans begin with the historic Carnegie Library building

HVAC warehouse was the top Sebastian County property deal in July-October period

2024 building permit values down 45% in the Fort Smith metro

Messer to open $70 million industrial gas plant in Berryville in 2026