MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A popular real estate trading game is moving its pieces to the Bluff City to create a new edition: Memphis MONOPOLY! In the spring, you can try your luck and own expensive real estate in Memphis, such as the Peabody Hotel, the Memphis Zoo, or even the National Civil Rights Museum! […]
ASHEVILLE – A group of craft beverage pioneers are being hailed for shaking up traditions to create a better industry and, in turn, a better world. This month, Wine Enthusiast named the “Future 40 Tastemakers” of 2024, which include leading figures in the industry across the country. Lyndon Smith, co-founder and chief operations officer of […]
MOSS POINT, Mississippi (WLOX) – Labor Day weekend is upon us, one of the most important times in the tourism industry. The weekend offers families the opportunity to experience summer feelings once again. “It’s kind of the kickoff and start of fall,” said Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism. “Everyone wants to spend the […]
Hey, we’re sightseeing here! It’s a real challenge for visitors to New York City, as there is so much to see and do. But when a local website asked New Yorkers for suggestions for what they called the “perfect day” in the Big Apple, a flood of differing opinions threatened to overwhelm tourists even more […]
The events are expected to attract thousands of participants who will visit local hotels, restaurants and attractions, contributing to the region’s economy. WESTON – The 2026 and 2029 World Horseshoe Championships will be held at the newly opened Greenheck Turner Community Center, Visit Wausau leaders announced Friday morning. The events are expected to attract thousands […]
A floating apartment. A residential yacht. A holiday home that travels around the world. There are many descriptions for the World, a luxury liner, but “cruise ship” is not one of them, says local resident Jim Minarik. “The only thing the world has in common with a cruise ship is that they float on water,” […]
TEHRAN – The picturesque village of Hajij, nestled in the UNESCO Uramanat Cultural Landscape in western Iran, is on its way to being declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Local authorities are currently working in close cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism to prepare a comprehensive dossier on the village, its cultural heritage, history and […]
The New Hanover County Arboretum offers picturesque gardens and tranquility The New Hanover County Arboretum is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and admission is free. New Hanover County ranks eighth among the state’s 100 counties in terms of visitor numbers, with visitors spending more than $1 billion for the second year in […]
Summer got off to a slower start in the French capital, as tourists avoided the city in early summer for fear of overcrowding and higher hotel prices during the Olympics. ADVERTISING Last-minute bookings at Paris hotels have picked up after declining in June and July as the French capital prepared for the Olympic Games, which […]
TEHRAN – Iran has taken an important step towards the possible inscription of its historic mosques as collective property on the UNESCO World Heritage List. So far, a shortlist of 34 mosques from 12 different provinces has been made, which will undergo a comprehensive investigation and field study in order to prepare a comprehensive dossier […]
