A new one-time grant program seeks to jumpstart area festivals and related community events to bring visitors back to the Region.
Reasons to travel
Region tourism professionals agree there’s a growing urge among people who are eager for a road trip after being couped up at home because of pandemic restrictions.
Purdue Northwest will host GLIAC men’s and women’s basketball tournaments
Purdue University Northwest will host the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments March 4-7.
Elkhart County visitors bureau names assistant director
The Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau has expanded its executive team.
South Bend Cubs sign extension keeping team in city through 2041
South Bend will be the home of the Chicago Cubs’ Class A-Advanced minor league affiliate through 2041.
Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau names new executive director
Jon Hunsberger is the new executive director of the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
South Bend International Airport reporting increased flight activity
People are traveling again through South Bend International Airport.
Indianapolis 500 allowing fans in the stands for Aug. 23 race
The iconic Indianapolis 500 is set for Aug. 23 and will have fans in the stands.
Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts mascots will be inducted into Mascot Hall of Fame June 14
Boomer with the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Blue, the mascot of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, are among the four 2020 National Mascot Hall of Fame honorees who will be inducted in a virtual event at noon on June 14.
Casinos ride sportsbooks wave
As new betting boom takes off, enhanced customer experiences attract new clients to Region’s gaming venues • Sports betting has been a game-changer.