Hot Springs National Park is one of the state’s top tourist draws, and with the park being right downtown, it is easy for visitors to experience everything else Hot Springs has to offer, as well. Devin Heath, president and CEO …
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Touch Grass: Outdoor Recreation Drives Tourism in Arkansas
(Photos provided by Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism) Arkansas is becoming more and more known as a place to visit, this year being named one of the best places to go in North America by Condé Nast Traveler. …
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Interim Chamber Leader Talks Investment, Economic Development in Hot Springs
Economic development does not exist in a bubble. There are myriad factors that bring new businesses to town or allow existing businesses to expand, a skilled workforce, adequate real estate and a business-friendly community among them. Adequate housing and quality-of-life …
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Kevin Costner Visits Hot Springs in Support of Great American Outdoors Act 250
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffActor Kevin Costner visited Hot Springs on Friday, June 12, to testify in support of the Great American Outdoors Act 250 during a field hearing at The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa. “I’m here today to urge Congress to reauthorize …
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Devin Heath to Succeed Steve Arrison at Visit Hot Springs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffVisit Hot Springs has selected veteran tourism executive Devin Heath as its new president and CEO. Heath, who brings more than 20 years of experience in tourism and hospitality leadership, was chosen during a special-called meeting of the Hot Springs …
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Arkansas ‘Full of Delightful Contradictions,’ Baker Tells North American Travel Journalists
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterFeature photo above: Heather Baker, President and Publisher of AY Media Group and Helen Hernandez, CEO of the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). Photos by Jane Colclasure. Arkansas is full of delightful contradictions, Heather Baker told a group of …
The Natural State gets its name for a reason. With 52 state parks and a national park within its borders, Arkansas is a can’t-miss for outdoor enthusiasts. Beyond that, other attractions such as casinos, museums and an amusement park draw …
Lee Hatcher was not quite born with horse reins in her hands, but by the time she could take a few steps on her own, her love of horses was permanent. Today, Hatcher, the wife of Little Rock businessman Greg …
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Retreat! Whether for Relaxation or Long-Range Planning, Nothing Beats A Corporate Getaway
From trust falls and team building to paddle boarding and other adventurous activities, retreats are a quintessential pastime at corporations and nonprofit organizations. With the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, those who specialize in cultivating such …
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The Great American Eclipse 2024: Be Prepared
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffEven the most social-media-averse must know by now that Arkansas lies in the path of what’s being billed as the Great American Eclipse 2024. On April 8, a total eclipse will be visible across much of North America. The moon’s …
