by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Barber Group Plans 22-story Luxury Hotel
As The Barber Group transitions, it announces plans for a 22-story luxury Westin hotel and condos in Rogers.
Tag: tourism
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Nine New Hotels Will Add 1,328 Guest Rooms
Area hotel rooms will increase by 25 percent over the next couple years, as nine hotels with a total of 1,328 guest rooms are planned for construction in Northwest Arkansas.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Eureka Springs Hotels Face Dip in Revenue
Revenue generated by Eureka Springs’ 2,200 or so hotel rooms was $19.34 million, down from an all time high in 2003 of $20.48 million, but still up from 2004.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Hammons Center Adds to Economic Boom
The new $33 million, 125,000-SF John Q. Hammons Center at the Embassy Suites in Rogers is expected to more than double its large events from 200 last year to about 500 next year.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Anderson Brings Hotel Back to Life
A risky investment in a run-down hotel in Fort Smith’s downtown by Woody Anderson and his father, Woodrow Anderson, is spurring development, along with cleaning up the neighborhood.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Revenue Jumps 12 Percent At Fort Smith’s Top 5 Hotels
Fort Smith’s top five hotels had an average increase of 12.1 percent in room revenue last year, and leading the way was the Hampton Inn with $4.08 million.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Sales of Food Fatten Hotels? Bottom Line
Sales of food and beverages account for roughly 34 percent of revenue at five of Northwest Arkansas? hotels that specialize in food and banquet service.
by - July 31, 2006 12:00 am
Hotels Book Up for Hog Football
Hotels are booking up fast for University of Arkansas Razorback football games scheduled this fall in Fayetteville ? some are sold out for all home games.
by - July 17, 2006 12:00 am
ABA Announces Fayetteville Team
The American Basketball Association announced on July 4 that it will add a team from Fayetteville to its lineup this fall.
by - July 17, 2006 12:00 am
The Regions’ Largest Employers
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest employers.
by - July 3, 2006 12:00 am
OK Industries Tops Region’s Private Companies List
OK Industries of Fort Smith tops the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s annual list of the region’s largest private companies, with revenue of about $900 million in 2005.
by - May 22, 2006 12:00 am
Insurance Industry Notes
Travel insurance and cancellation waivers can save a vacation in case of an emergency.
by - May 22, 2006 12:00 am
Men?s Journal Cites State Trails
In the May issue of Men?s Journal magazine, writer Roy Wallack tells ?Adventure? section readers to ?hit Arkansas? epic new Syllamo Trails [near Mountain View] before the rest of the mountain-bike nation catches up.”
by - May 22, 2006 12:00 am
New York Times Touts Trout Treehouse
On May 11, the home and garden section of The New York Times online edition featured an article on Northwest Arkansas resident Ezra Idlet?s treehouse.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Tourist for a Day (Jeff Hankins Commentary)
When making an agenda to see the sites of Little Rock, it?s easy to underestimate the time it takes to tour the city?s attractions.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
AMP Ramps Up For Second Season, Summertime Fun
The Arkansas Music Pavilion Inc. starts its second season May 17 with rock band All-American Rejects. The AMP is also pursuing acts such as Collective Soul, Lyle Lovett, Gin Blossoms, Train, Peter Frampton and country sensation SheDaisy.
by - April 10, 2006 12:00 am
Joe Martin Race Set for May 12-14
The 29th annual Joe Martin Stage Race is set for May 12-14 in Fayetteville.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Workplace Diversity is Here to Stay (Carol Smith Commentary)
So much has been written about diversity in the workplace that some business executives feel it is a trend that will eventually fade away, only to be replaced by another hot management nuance. Those executives are wrong.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Arkansas: A Bigger Tourism Destination? (Editorial)
Even without what most would call a major attraction such as the Grand Canyon, a sea coast, casino gambling or a Great White Way, Arkansas pulls in plenty of people to fuel the state?s tourism business.
by - March 27, 2006 12:00 am
Internal Ethics Values Essential for Business (Bob Arthur Commentary)
Character that builds trustworthiness, that leads to integrity is what will sustain you in relationships and place you in a position to have incredible influence.