tourism

North Little Rock is looking to attract more youth soccer tournaments to the city through a new partnership with Snap Soccer, a Pensacola, Florida-based tournament management company. The partnership between North Little Rock Tourism, Snap Soccer and Arkansas Rising Soccer …

Arkansas tourism saw a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending and a total economic impact of $17.4 billion, according to the results from a state-commissioned report released Thursday. The report, prepared by Tourism Economics, …

Actor 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 …

Fayetteville has once again topped the list of SEC cities in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live rankings. The rankings evaluate more than 850 communities nationwide based on quality of life, value, desirability and job …

Cole McCaskill has been named interim president and CEO of the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Hot Springs Metro Partnership. “We are energized about the vision Cole has shared with us and are confident in his leadership of …

Visit 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 …

Experience Fayetteville, the official destination marketing organization for the city, reported a strong start to 2026 in its first-quarter report to the Fayetteville Advertising & Promotion Commission. CEO Ryan Hauck reported increased national visibility, strong momentum for major events and …

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism is awarding $4.92 million in outdoor recreation grants to projects in 23 counties, it announced Tuesday. The grants fall into three categories: Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods (FUN) Park grants, matching grants and …

Tourism had an economic impact of roughly $23 million for Fayetteville in 2025, according to the city’s official destination marketing organization. Experience Fayetteville recently released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting visitor spending at local restaurants, retail shops, attractions and more. …

The outdoor recreation business incubation program at the University of Arkansas has launched the eighth cohort of its cohort incubator with six participating companies. The 2026 Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program includes an eclectic mix of companies focused on cycling, watersport …