/tags/tourism Tourism en-US Copyright Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:53:55 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-07/texas-bets-2-7-million-that-michelin-guide-will-provide-tourism-boost-to-5-cities Fort Worth and four other major Texas cities are investing $2.7 million in potential economic benefits expected to be created by the Michelin Guide, which recognizes restaurants across the globe for food quality. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:53:55 GMT /arts-culture/2024-08-07/texas-bets-2-7-million-that-michelin-guide-will-provide-tourism-boost-to-5-cities Eric E. Garcia | Fort Worth Report , Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-07-17/dallas-texas-cities-michelin-guide-star The Michelin Guide announced restaurants from five cities in Texas will be reviewed this year for coveted Michelin stars. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-17/dallas-texas-cities-michelin-guide-star Penelope Rivera /government/2024-06-25/dallas-city-council-vote-horse-drawn-carriage-ban A Dallas group opposing horse carriages says they should be banned before horses or humans get hurt. Operators say a ban would put them out of business. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government/2024-06-25/dallas-city-council-vote-horse-drawn-carriage-ban Toluwani Osibamowo /government/2024-06-13/in-far-west-texas-a-disappearing-river-poses-a-challenge-to-tourism The Rio Grande in the Big Bend has gone dry for the second year in a row, forcing the local tourism industry to adapt to a new reality. Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:24:08 GMT /government/2024-06-13/in-far-west-texas-a-disappearing-river-poses-a-challenge-to-tourism Zoe Kurland /government/2024-04-18/fort-worth-will-vote-on-tax-increase-for-visitors-extra-revenue-to-fund-convention-center-expansion Fort Worth voters will go to the polls in May to decide whether to impose a higher tax on visitors. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:57:43 GMT /government/2024-04-18/fort-worth-will-vote-on-tax-increase-for-visitors-extra-revenue-to-fund-convention-center-expansion Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-04-15/dallas-leaders-recommend-ban-on-horse-drawn-carriages-urge-move-to-alternatives Members of Dallas' Quality of Life, Arts and Culture committee questioned whether horses used to pull carriages are being treated humanely and if the historical, tourism-driven mode of getting around still has a place on Dallas roads. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:42:20 GMT /government/2024-04-15/dallas-leaders-recommend-ban-on-horse-drawn-carriages-urge-move-to-alternatives Toluwani Osibamowo /business-economy/2024-04-02/eclipse-tourism-could-bring-an-estimated-1-4-billion-to-texas Tourists will open their wallets as they flood the Hill Country to view the eclipse. But how cities will handle the crowds depends a lot on the size and planning that has taken place until now. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:43:44 GMT /business-economy/2024-04-02/eclipse-tourism-could-bring-an-estimated-1-4-billion-to-texas Maya Fawaz, Luz Moreno-Lozano /texas-news/2024-03-28/eclipsenomics-solar-eclipse-expected-to-generate-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-texas One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history.” Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:12:05 GMT /texas-news/2024-03-28/eclipsenomics-solar-eclipse-expected-to-generate-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-texas Sean Saldana /business-economy/2024-02-16/all-together-now-visit-fort-worth-event-highlights-3-4b-economic-impact The theme of this year’s Visit Fort Worth annual meeting was “All Together Now,” and the organization emphasized that by putting together a band of top-notch instrumental players and vocalists from around the city, dubbed the Panther City All-Stars. They sounded like they had been playing together for years. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:10:42 GMT /business-economy/2024-02-16/all-together-now-visit-fort-worth-event-highlights-3-4b-economic-impact Bob Francis | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2024-01-26/from-unpolished-gem-to-tourism-magnet-developer-says-authenticity-is-key-to-stockyards-success The Fort Worth Stockyards is anything but an Old West ghost town. The area sees 9 million visitors a year, according to Craig Cavileer, executive vice president of Majestic Realty, which oversees much of the real estate in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:55:07 GMT /business-economy/2024-01-26/from-unpolished-gem-to-tourism-magnet-developer-says-authenticity-is-key-to-stockyards-success Seth Bodine | Fort Worth Report