Written by Associated Press The 2023 Kentucky Visitor’s Guide has been released by the Kentucky Department of Tourism. The theme of this year’s guide is Beauty in the Bluegrass. It encourages visitors to enjoy Kentucky’s artistic talents including handcrafted quilts, handblown glass, live music, art and southern cuisine, the Tourism Department said Tuesday in a […]
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Kentucky Department of Tourism Launches ‘Stay Close, Go Far’ Campaign for In-state Travel
Natural Bridge at Red River Gorge, Ky (Img: Unsplash, Lizzie Luh) The Kentucky Department of Tourism (KDT) is announcing the launch of its new campaign – ‘Stay Close. Go Far.’ The marketing initiative is aimed at supporting local tourism partners, communities and businesses by producing inspiring content that reminds Kentuckians they do not have to […]
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Kentucky Tourism Industry Generated $14.5 Billion in 2016
Northern Kentucky Continues Epic Tourism Growth PHOTO: ArkEncounter.com. The economic impact of tourism has grown to more than $14.5 billion in 2016, Department of Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum announced during the celebration of Travel and Tourism Week. Kentucky’s tourism industry has experienced the strongest overall economic impact growth rate the state has seen since 2005. […]
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Newport on the Levee Gets 8 million for Hotel
Kentucky tourism officials have approved $8 million in tax incentives to support a hotel development planned near Newport-on-the-Levee. The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority said Wednesday it approved credits to help Louisville-based developer Musselman Hotels LLC build a $33-million, 150-room hotel on the parking lot across from Hofbrauhaus. The credits also are for a project […]