LITTLE ROCK—Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced that ADPHT is instituting closings and/or limited access to some of its parks and museums in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective March 20. Welcome Centers – Lobbies of the 13 Welcome Centers located around the state, which serve the…
Details(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism (ADPHT), today announced that to ensure the safety of guests and employees during the COVID-19 public health emergency, ADPHT is closing the lodges at four of its state parks, effective at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23, through Friday, April…
Details(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas State Parks remain open at this time to provide needed outdoor spaces for our guests. While we have some diminished services, the parks are open for day-use activities including hiking, running, cycling, fishing, paddling, wildlife watching, etc. It’s vital that people find ways to engage in physical activity and be…
DetailsDear NATJA Family & Friends:
Based on the impact of the Covid-19 virus and the recommendations of governmental authorities, including Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez’ curfew and meeting lockdown requirements, Discover Puerto Rico and NATJA’s executive leadership have together decided to postpone our Annual Conference & Marketplace until later this year, or another future date to be determined considering the health and safety of our members and other participants.
DetailsVisitors to Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks will have the opportunity to see the Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends this Friday and Saturday evenings, March 13 and 14, at the Main Street Music Hall in Osage Beach. The Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends will be performing at Main Street Music Hall at theLake of the Ozarks this Friday and Saturday evenings. Hailed…
DetailsArkansas tourism partners from across the state tonight honored the 2020 winners of the annual Henry Awards for Excellence in Arkansas Tourism during a ceremony at the 46th Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held March 1-3 in Fort Smith. The Henry Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made important contributions to the state’s tourism…
DetailsConway is a town that has had a pulse on the arts for a long time. The art scene in Conway is really on the upswing,” said Rachel Shaw, executive director of the Conway Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Local artists, musicians and performers are really starting to come together to focus on providing the biggest impact…
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Julie Hatfield is a staff reporter for The Boston Globe for 22 years, Julie morphed into travel writing after she left the Globe and has been writing for the Globe and other newspapers, magazines and travel websites since. She has produced several apps, one of which is available on iTunes and is called “Boston Arts &…
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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection is the official tourism promotion agency for Ontario County in the Finger Lakes region. Our mission is to create visitorship and economic vitality for Ontario County by marketing its tourism assets and positioning the area as a premier leisure and meetings destination. The Finger Lakes Region in New York is home…
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