Tag: tourism

Alice Walton named Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year

The annual Henry Awards Banquet took place on Tuesday (March 11) during the 40th annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The conference was March 9-11 in Rogers. Highlighting the awards…

Study: Biker Rally Means Up To $80 Million in Economic Impact

The nonprofit organization Bikes, Blues & BBQ Inc. announced Monday the results of a new research study showing the economic impact of the annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ motorcycle rally based in Fayetteville.

Amazeum Picks Up $1.5 Million Gift From Walmart Foundation

Site preparation work has started for the interactive museum, and construction will begin very soon, said executive director Sam Dean.

Columnist Nails It

Columnist Rex Nelson understands what is really going on with the miracle of Bentonville.

Culinary Lauds

Hive executive chef Matthew McClure has been named as a James Beard award semifinalist.

Darin Gray Named President of CJRW

The former CEO of Gray Matters LLC was announced Wednesday morning as president of the states largest advertising, marketing, and public relations firm.

Old-School Hotelier Steers Ultra-Modern 21c

General manager Emmanuel Gardinier brings world-class luxury hospitality training and experience to his role at 21c Museum Hotel.

Tourism Tax Collections Still Climbing in NWA

In the six-county region of Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Madison, Sebastian and Washington counties, tourism-tax collections grew 13.8 percent between 2008 and 2012.

Its Important To You

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in Arkansas, and its important to all of us.

Governors Conference on Tourism Coming to Rogers

The event is scheduled March 9-11 at the Embassy Suites and John Q. Hammons Convention Center.

Association Publishes NWA Tourism Guide

The Northwest Arkansas Visitors Guide is being distributed statewide as part of an effort to increase tourism in Washington, Benton, Madison and Carroll counties.

Crystal Bridges Acquires Iconic Sculpture

Jeff Koons sold the work directly to the museum in 2013 for an undisclosed price. However, Sothebys auctioned off one of the Hanging Heart (Gold/Magenta) sculptures in November 2007 for $29 million.

‘Smaller paychecks’ push area tourism taxes lower in 2013

Hospitality tax collections in Fort Smith and Van Buren were down in 2013 compared to 2012, ending two consecutive years of gains for both cities. The tourism chiefs in both…

Report: Walmart Buys Naming Rights to AMP in Rogers

The agreement is for 10 years and $2.5 million, according to local CBS television affiliate KFSM-TV, Channel 5.

Kapella Announces Departure From Symphony of Northwest Arkansas

Her resignation is effective in May, and a national search is under way for a new executive director.

Powerful Art, Generous People Inspire WAC Fundraising Exec

A belief that live performance can have a life-changing effect on a person at any age drives Missy Kincaid in her career as director of donor engagement at the Walton Arts Center.