Steve Arrison to Be Inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame
Little Rock, Ark. — Steve Arrison, longtime CEO of Visit Hot Springs and one of Arkansas’ most influential tourism leaders, will be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 53rd Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation, scheduled for February 22–24, 2026, in Little Rock. Arrison has served as CEO of Visit […]
Visitor Spending Fuels $17.4 Billion in Economic Activity in Arkansas
Outdoor Recreation Drives Additional Growth Across the State LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Department of Parks Heritage and Tourism released the annual tourism economic impact report along with the inaugural release of outdoor recreation economy data. In 2024, Arkansas welcomed 52 million visitors—a 2.6% increase over 2023—reflecting strong growth in the state’s visitor economy. According […]