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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For Three Decades, Steve Arrison Has Brought the Entertainment
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaPhoto by Jane Colclasure In the history of underdog stories, it is hard to beat Bridge Street in Hot Springs. At just 98 feet long, the swath is only about twice as long as it is wide and, according to …
The word “admire” is derived from the Latin word “admirar,” which means “to wonder at.” This year’s class of Arkansas Money & Politics’ “Most Admired Companies” truly inspire wonder — wonder at the fact that these companies have grown from …
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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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Steve Arrison to Be Inducted into Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffSteve Arrison, the longtime CEO of Visit Hot Springs and one of Arkansas’ most recognizable tourism leaders, is set to be inducted into the Arkansas Tourism Hall of Fame during the 53rd Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Outdoor Recreation. …
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Oaklawn Foundation Grant to Fund Northwoods Trails Expansion
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA $350,000 grant from the Oaklawn Foundation will allow Hot Springs’ nationally recognized Northwoods Trails System to expand the trails, open two of the property’s lakes to water activities and set up a kayak rental venue, among other projects. “We …
Let Me Entertain You — Visit Hot Springs CEO redefined tourism in Spa City Photos courtesy of Visit Hot Springs Even for a guy whose overarching purpose is to generate news — albeit for his adopted home city, not himself …
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AMP Top 100 Professionals: Bill Solleder, Visit Hot Springs
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe Host With the Most There was a time when Bill Solleder, marketing director at Visit Hot Springs, likely could not have imagined himself in a regular 9-to-5 job, let alone one in the world of corporate conventions and promoting …
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Bright Lights, Big City: Metro Chambers Evolve with the Times
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaFeature image: Downtown Hot Springs (Visit Hot Springs) Time was when a big-city chamber of commerce was primarily — even exclusively — interested in hosting networking events and helping tend to the needs of the companies within a very limited …
