Tag: tourism

SoNA: From Survival to Spectacular

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas has transformed itself in recent years.

Philanthropy Sends Amazeum Marching Toward $28.5M Goal

The family interactive museum will open in 2015.

With New Facility, RAM Attracts High-Profile Exhibits, More Visitors

Since moving into its new location in January, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum already has welcomed eight times the number of visitors it saw in a typical year in the past.

Crystal Bridges Announces New Exhibition Debuting in 2014

State of the Art will debut Sept. 13, 2014, and include works from contemporary American artists throughout the country.

UAFS volleyball to boost Fort Smith economy

It may not be obvious to the naked eye, but Fort Smith will be a bit more crowded through the upcoming weekend as players, coaches, support staff and fans stream…

Chancellor Hotel Launches Loyalty Program

The boutique hotel is the first property in Arkansas to offer Stash Rewards points.

Wood Has Crossed Many Bridges To Arrive at Bentonville Museum

Director of development Dina Wood feels specifically chosen to be part of the team at Crystal Bridges.

Check-Out Time at Chancellor

The Chancellor Hotel recently let go of longtime general manager Alex Jerde.

NCAA Considering Bentonville To Host D-II Football Title Game

The NCAA will name Bentonvilles Tiger Stadium today as one of its three finalists to host the Division II National Football Championship Game.

Eight Years Not Enough to Determine Beaver Lake Quality

Each August, the district measures water quality during its event called Secchi Day.

Biker Rally Executive Arrested

Joe Giles, according to reports, offered to resign.

Rogers Hotel Executive Earns Distinction

Annette Nichols was one of four finalists for General Manager of the Year.

Springdale, Emma Avenue Up Next for Daniel Hintz?

Special events dynamo Daniel Hintz of Downtown Bentonville Inc. is rumored to be headed to Springdale on a contract basis beginning in 2014.

Historic Harrison Hotel on the Market for $1.8M

Cornerstone Bank of Eureka Springs has owned the property since November.

Hotels See 10.6 Percent Revenue Rise in 2012

Five hotels in Northwest Arkansas eclipsed the $3 million mark in room revenue last year.

Groundbreaking Planned for $12 Million Hilton Garden Inn

The 90,000-SF property, developed by KHG Inc. of Springdale, will be the first new hotel under construction in Fayetteville in about five years.

Despite Perception, Bentonville Hotel Trade Not All Business

Data tracked by one hotelier suggests an upward shift of leisure travelers.

Guesthouse International Hoping to Reclaim Magic of Old Clarion

Hotel on Shiloh Drive in Fayetteville is well positioned for a revival.

No Guns in This Gallery

National audience gets some local flavor from Bentonville.

Hotel Owners Show Greater Investment in Green Building

Three-quarters of hotel owners also expect to have green operations and maintenance activities by 2015.