tourism

Freedom to Fish Act Becomes Law

John Null — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:14:55 +0000

President Barack Obama signed the Freedom to Fish Act into law today, placing a two-year moratorium on restricting fishing access to the tailwaters of dams on the Cumberland River.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wanted to install signage and a line of buoys separating fishermen from what they characterize hazardous waters. Legislators like Sen. Mitch McConnell felt that the economic impact on tourism outweighed any potential dangers.

Tourism Up More Than 4 Percent From 2011

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:27:01 +0000

A new report says the economic impact of tourism in Kentucky grew again last year.

The study reports a $12 billion impact for tourism last year. That's up about 4.5 percent from the previous year. In addition, the report credits tourism for 174,000 jobs and $2.7 billion in wages.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail Hits Half-Million Visitor Mark

Stu Johnson (KPR) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:32:55 +0000

For the first time since its inception, over a half million people last year traveled the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. The new attendance record represents a 15 percent increase over 20-11. Kentucky Bourbon Trail Experience Director Adam Johnson says there were visitors from all 50 states and over 50 countries.

Southern Illinois Tourism Office Opens

Dave Shinall and The Associated Press — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:28:13 +0000

Illinois Sees Boost in Tourism

The Associated Press — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:13:13 +0000

Illinois had a record number of visitors in 2011, with more than 93 million tourists. The state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said the state saw an 8.4 percent bump last year, bringing in over $31 billion for the state economy.

Tourism and Crime Statistics Have Not Cleared the Air in Marshall County as Alcohol Vote Nears

Casey Northcutt — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:00:00 +0000

On July 17th, Marshall County will settle an issue that has divided the area for months, whether or not to allow the purchase of alcohol within county lines.

Afternoon Update 5-7

Chad Lampe — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:43:46 +0000

From NPR: Scientists say dinosaurs passed so much gas, they affected climate enough to cause their demise.

From the Four Rivers Region:

The case against a man charged with the fatal 1998 Murray State University dormitory fire, will move from Calloway to Marshall County.

Economic Impact of Tourism in McCracken County showed an increase of $8.1 Million in 2011

Staff Report — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:30:13 +0000

The Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet released the results today of the examination of the Economic Impact of Tourism for 2011.

Marshall County Tourism Board Supports Alcohol Sales

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:15:02 +0000

Marshall County’s Tourism Board voted last night to support the legalization of alcohol sales in the county. The resolution in an updated version of one passed 10 years ago. It states the tourist commission believes the lack of legal alcohol is hurting tourism in the area. Tourism Director Randy Newcomb says the board needed to take an official stance on the matter. He says,