Tag: tourism

Killian Snags Bid for 100,000-SF Convention Center

The Killian Group is awarded the bid by John Q. Hammons to construct a 100,000-SF convention center, which will be located adjacent to the existing hotel.

Is Downtown Ballpark Just A Dream?

Those steering the hopes of a downtown ballpark in North Little Rock have everything covered except the cost.

Downtowns Provide Bargain Lease Rates

Downtowns in Benton County have the same problem ? not enough space to meet demand. And much of what is there is occupied by offices, leaving less room for entertainment venues that could attract more tourists.

Old Marble Falls Resort Becomes New Biker Hub

Two motorcycle enthusiasts want to turn a former winter ski resort in the Ozarks into the largest biker destination in middle America.

Rogers Angles Fishing Tourneys, Lures Tourists

The Rogers Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates that 1,800 people will attend its three sponsored fishing tourneys this year and earn close to $4.6 million off the biggest.

U.S. Marshals Museum May Land in Fort Smith

Fort Smith officials have been waging a battle to bring the U.S. Marshals Museum to the former frontier city on the Arkansas River.

Parisian Store in Rogers May Alter Retail Terrain

A look at what stores may follow the 100,000-SF Parisian department store in the 345-acre Pleasant Crossing development in Rogers.

White Rock Flips ?Arkansas Switch?

Out of the way White Rock ascends the short list of Arkansas respites close to town.

Ramsey Readies for Drag

We hear the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a new membership drive. If they meet their goal, Bill Ramsey may get girly.

The Region’s Resorts and Day Spas

Lodge Inn on Whitney Mountain and the Spa Esthetiques top the lists of the region’s largest resorts and day spas, respectively.

LR Marketing Company Uses Technology to Speed Growth

Visit USA Communities Inc. has sights on growing by focusing on localized Web sites.

McSpadden Leaves The Blessing

Golf Pro Chris McSpadden has left his position at The Blessing golf course in Johnson, effective Jan. 21.

ASGA Schedule Shuns NWA

The Arkansas State Golf Association doesn?t have an official championship event scheduled for Northwest Arkansas or the Arkansas River Valley this year.

Kisabeth Leaves Embassy Suites

Robert Kisabeth, general manager of Northwest Arkansas? largest hotel, left to begin a new job in Tulsa on Jan. 8.

The Region’s Biggest Deals of 2004

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s deal for Brazilian supermarket chain, Bompreco, for $300 million tops the list of the region’s biggest deals.

Rogers Expo Center Ballroom to be Named for Barbara Boyles

The 8,393-SF ballroom at the Rogers Expo Center will be named for Barbara Broyles, the late wife of University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles.