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.
Speros Batistatos
Find the fun in eventless summer
Leaders help communities cope with cancellations of large gatherings, including festivals, but also find alternatives to bringing people together. Organizers of Pierogi Fest, among others, say the uncertainty of the pandemic led to their decisions.
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.
Vanishing shores
Indiana leaders take preemptive measures as water level continues to rise in Lake Michigan • Preserving the state’s Lake Michigan shoreline.
Swinging for the Fences in Northern Indiana
Hustling to keep pace with sports tourism boom Sports tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry in this country, scoring big points from tiny hamlets to major cities with family-friendly “sportcations” and “tournacations.” Northern Indiana has been stepping up to the plate in recent years to not only get on base with this lucrative market, but