Tag: tourism

Fifer Bullish on Second Boom

Former Walmart exec believes Northwest Arkansas will become a consumer product innovation hub.

NWA Regional Airport Receives $10 Million

Money to be used for runway work, other operations.

Greenest Office Event Gets New Venue

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal will recognize winners in five categories during an Oct. 11 event.

Time to Nominate for Greenest Office

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal will recognize winners in five categories.

Brewer Stresses Importance of Self-Reflection

Sam’s Club president and CEO Rosalind Brewer shared her “Five Threads” for success at the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual Forty Under 40 luncheon on Tuesday.

Fort Smith Leaders Eye Riverfront for New Development

Long-planned U.S. Marshals Museum at the heart of hopes.

The Chancellor Less Than Two Months From Grand Opening

Familiar face leading sales effort at revamped downtown hotel.

Local Brewers Get Crafty

Nationwide trend makes its way to Northwest Arkansas.

Revenue Rising in Hotel Market

Top hotels enjoy jump of almost eight percent.

21c Promises Approachable Art

$28 million property set to open in early 2013.

Upward trends continue for area tourism taxes

If only other sectors of the Fort Smith regional economy were trending like the area tourism sector. January to May hospitality tax collections in Van Buren and Fort Smith are…

Fort Smith Art Museum Set for January Opening

Director hopes to establish Crystal Bridges tie-in.

Cabela’s in Rogers Opening Aug. 30

The 9 a.m. grand opening will kick off a four-day celebration over Labor Day weekend.

Area tourism tax collections remain positive

A stable part of the Fort Smith regional economy continues to be the hospitality sector, with April collections in Van Buren and Fort Smith up 7.2% and 5%, respectively. Hospitality…

21c Museum Hotel Hires General Manager for Bentonville

Emmanuel Gardinier will work from a pre-opening office while the museum is under construction.

New Day Dawns for Golf Course Near Siloam Springs

Membership drive under way following $80,000 renovation.

PFI Hospitality Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization

Excessive debt, low sales cited as reasons for filing.

First quarter tourism tax revenue up in Fort Smith, Van Buren

The first quarter 2012 numbers are positive for the tourism business in the Fort Smith and Van Buren area, and collections of Arkansas’ 2% tourism tax are up almost 13%…

Seeing Stars is a Good Thing at New AMP Location

Walton Arts Center officials pleased with backup plan.

Finances improve at the Fort Smith Convention Center

Following a 29.17% decline in revenue from 2010 to 2011, things are finally looking up for the Fort Smith Convention Center. Through the first quarter of 2012, the Convention Center,…