Tourism

The Midwest Continental Divide Trail project seeks to develop a pedestrian path for eco-tourism through rural western St. Joseph County. Farmers are angry and vow to continue fighting the project until elected leaders give up on it.

St. Joseph County Council President Bryan Tanner says the Midwest Continental Divide Trail would have largely used rights-of-way that edges private property, like abandoned railways, but he understands people come to view that as their property since they maintain it.

Stargazing could be a big industry for Cass County, Michigan, but advocates worry that light pollution might stand in the way.

LaGrange County Tourism Foundation CEO Sonya Nash says many people ask about the origin of the name Shipshewana, unaware that the town was named for a Potawatomi chief who was driven from the area in 1838.

Visitor spending grew by more than six percent from 2023, outpacing the state as a whole. That’s according to the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, citing a report commissioned by the Indiana Destination Development Corporation.

Elkhart County’s economy is set to receive a boost as two major swimming and diving tournaments take place at Elkhart Health & Aquatics in the coming months.

A state House committee has taken a step toward repealing the law that says local schools cannot start classes before Labor Day. The 2006 law was adopted to help the state’s tourism industry. It says schools have to get a waiver from the state to start classes before the final summer holiday, and most districts now do that.

The primary objective of the newest version of Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative is to attract even more tourism and talent than previous initiatives.

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit businesses big and small very hard across the state,especially in areas that depend on tourism. But there’s one town in Michigan that seems to not just be rebounding — but thriving.

State officials want Indiana’s new tourism campaign – “IN Indiana” – to be a “really big megaphone” that helps people promote the Hoosier State.