...to Long, who worked for many months obtaining financial support from Lincolnton and Lincoln County government and tourism officials.When the original festival ended in 2009, the area took a huge economic hit.Festival attendees always have come...

...She also said that state park revenues reached a record $21 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.Tourism officials have said that although this summer's season was strong, the state still hasn't recovered to levels of before...

...50 passengers and crew were evacuated safely, authorities said. Four people suffered minor injuries.SAVANNAH TOURISM officials are seeking people who want to be in a conga line around the city's downtown attractions for a video shoot. A...

...million in one of the biggest bankruptcies in state history.Plan to close visitorcenter faces fightATLANTA - Georgia tourism officials have revived a plan to close a visitor center in former President Jimmy Carter's hometown, while the attraction's...

...that's Savannah's biggest tourist draw of the year.Tourism officials and local merchants were expecting the 2012 celebration...only 140,000 residents and 15,000 hotel rooms. Tourism officials in New Orleans estimate they drew more than 1 million...

...weather in the first week of February can be unpredictable, as apt to produce highs in the 60s as 6-inch snowfalls, tourism officials are confident Indy has something to offer everyone descending for the Feb. 5 game at Lucas Oil Stadium.FOOTBALL...

...good seats. It's still a bargain compared to the cost of seats at the big parks.Spring training makes Florida tourism officials smile, too. The Grapefruit League stadiums play host to about 1.5 million people every spring, and a 2009 study...

...just a small bump," he said. "Usually there is not a huge increase of a nickel or so."Earlier this year, tourism officials were worried that gas might be more than $4 a gallon in the state by the time the summer travel season started...

...use Wednesday's event as a marker to begin a marketing campaign to attract events for the center when it opens.Tourism officials will be targeting large events that plan years in advance.After property transfer closings, work crews should...

...April, the initiative aims to conserve land and water and get people to enjoy the outdoors.In South Carolina, tourism officials say attendance at state parks has been up, in part because people see the parks as economical entertainment.