/tags/tourism Tourism en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:19:04 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-16/belleville-business-rescue-art-square Rebecca Boyer and Karl Gilpin volunteered to become the organization’s new co-directors after learning that next year’s show was at risk of being canceled due to lack of leadership. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:19:04 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-16/belleville-business-rescue-art-square Teri Maddox /economy-business/2024-09-15/belleville-mayor-threatens-future-art-square Co-Directors of Art on the Square, a staple of the Metro East town, sent an email to committee members last week, stating that they didn’t “see a path” for putting on a show in 2025. Sun, 15 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-15/belleville-mayor-threatens-future-art-square Teri Maddox, Mike Koziatek /economy-business/2024-04-15/southwest-illinois-to-get-850-000-for-route-66-projects-ahead-of-100th-anniversary The biggest project for the 2026 anniversary currently funded will be in downtown Granite City. The Metro East town will revive its old neon Route 66 signs, create a music band stand and put in electric vehicle charging stations. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-04-15/southwest-illinois-to-get-850-000-for-route-66-projects-ahead-of-100th-anniversary Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2024-03-27/2024-total-solar-eclipse-illinois-missouri-what-to-know This will be the last time in more than 300 years, researchers say, that a total solar eclipse will go over southern Illinois and Missouri. Here’s what you need to know to make the best of the celestial spectacle. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:30:42 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-27/2024-total-solar-eclipse-illinois-missouri-what-to-know Brian Munoz, Lara Hamdan /economy-business/2024-03-25/missouri-and-southern-illinois-towns-are-eager-for-aprils-solar-eclipse-tourism Communities in the path of next month's total solar eclipse could see millions of dollars flow into their communities for a chance to witness a few minutes of darkness when the moon passes in front of the sun. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-03-25/missouri-and-southern-illinois-towns-are-eager-for-aprils-solar-eclipse-tourism Eric Schmid /economy-business/2023-10-11/grafton-illinois-unveils-6-million-plans-for-new-war-memorial Grafton’s mayor said the city has raised about $130,000 so far. If the city meets its goals, it will finish the new memorial, museum and plaza in the next four years. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:38:50 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-11/grafton-illinois-unveils-6-million-plans-for-new-war-memorial Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-10-03/southwest-illinois-tourism-generates-record-economic-growth-last-year Along with the rest of the state, southwest Illinois’ tourism industry continues to see a solid bounce back following a pandemic lull, according to the latest figures released for 2022. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:24:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-03/southwest-illinois-tourism-generates-record-economic-growth-last-year Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-07-11/illinois-hotels-report-record-revenues-for-fiscal-year-2023 The highs for Illinois tourism come after dramatic drop-off in revenue during the pandemic. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:39:36 GMT /economy-business/2023-07-11/illinois-hotels-report-record-revenues-for-fiscal-year-2023 Andrew Adams /economy-business/2023-06-06/family-focused-350-million-amusement-park-planned-for-lake-of-the-ozarks The Osage Beach Board of Aldermen has approved a redevelopment plan for the lakefront project near the Grand Glaize Bridge. Plans for the 25-acre property include restaurants, a Ferris wheel, a waterpark with a retractable roof and a 400-room Marriott hotel. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 10:15:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-06/family-focused-350-million-amusement-park-planned-for-lake-of-the-ozarks Sarah Fentem /economy-business/2023-06-02/nascars-top-racing-returns-to-st-louis-on-the-heels-of-last-years-sellout Last year’s event drew around 102,000 people to the venue over the course of the weekend, and nearly 60,000 for Sunday's main event. That’s comparable to a major playoff game in any other major sport. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-06-02/nascars-top-racing-returns-to-st-louis-on-the-heels-of-last-years-sellout Eric Schmid