Gen Con convention betting on attendance surge
Organizers of the four-day gaming conference think this year’s event will draw 35,000 visitors to Indianapolis, thanks in large part to a bigger convention center.
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Holiday World plans world’s longest water coaster
Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in southern Indiana on Wednesday unveiled plans for a $9 million ride that will be the most expensive in the park’s history.
Indiana State Fair to promote soybean industry
The Indiana State Fair will celebrate the versatility of the soybean and its $2.5 billion impact on the state during its 17-day run beginning Friday.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Zoo’s top dog aims to inspire
How does the Indianapolis Zoo aspire to save the world? What has its CEO learned from past mistakes? Michael Crowther has answers.
Former Nordstrom space could find Super Bowl use
The massive space in Circle Centre mall vacated by high-end retailer Nordstrom could be used to host corporate events surrounding the big game.
Holiday World set to announce plans for $9 million ride
A southern Indiana amusement park will mark its 65th anniversary by unveiling plans for a $9 million ride that will be the most expensive in the park's history.
Indiana tourism effort honors famed course designer Dye
The Pete Dye Golf Trail includes seven public courses chosen by Dye: Brickyard Crossing, The Fort Golf Resort, Maple Creek Golf & Country Club, Plum Creek Golf Club, Mystic Hills Golf Club, Kampen Course and the Pete Dye Course at French Lick.
Black Expo sees attendance rise at Summer Celebration
Attendance at Indiana Black Expo's Summer Celebration was up 5 percent compared to last year, the local organization reported Friday afternoon.
Plans progress for once-doomed City Market west wing
Directors of the historic building on Thursday approved a proposal to use the west wing for office space, and as the home of the Indy Winter Farmers Market.
Downtown hotels beef up tech offerings to remain competitive
The new JW Marriott is one of the factors motivating other hotels to do multi-million-dollar updates.
Indianapolis outpaces Atlanta pound-for-pound on tourism
With 1.8 million people, the Indianapolis area is only one-third the size of Atlanta, yet the area holds its own in conventions and tourism. Indianapolis, for example, has about half the convention space of Atlanta.
Tech district could boost Indianapolis’ convention business
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association plans to attract more life sciences conferences.
New Indianapolis tourism chief calls for bigger marketing budget
In an interview with Indianapolis Business Journal reporter Anthony Schoettle, Leonard Hoops, the incoming CEO of the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, says Indianapolis warrants its own brand.
YMCA, bike hub on track for City Market
The bike hub is slated to open sometime next month, while a date of Sept. 7 has been set for the unveiling of the new YMCA. The facilities are part of an overall $3.5 million renovation to City Market.
City seeks to close south-side hotel on nuisance charges
The owners of the Traveler’s Inn on Bluff Road face public nuisance charges and are accused of operating without a proper business license, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday.
Local homeowners trying to cash in on Super Bowl
The approach of the 2012 Super Bowl has prompted some Indianapolis-area property owners to start looking for a chance to lease their homes and condos for the big game.
Black Expo changes to come after Summer Celebration
Organization directors will announce in August any recommendations from an outside consultant brought in after employees voiced concerns about the leadership of president and CEO Tanya Bell.
Judge says no insurance cash for Indiana concert hall
A judge has decided that the owners of a southern Indiana concert hall destroyed in an arson nearly two years ago aren't owed any insurance money because they didn't properly maintain the sprinkler system.
McNamara moving from Broad Ripple after 57 years
The florist is moving from the Broad Ripple retail space it has occupied since 1954. Local developer Buckingham Cos., which purchased the property in 2000, is preparing for the redevelopment of Monon Place.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Conrad’s top chef rustles up advice
Do you need a culinary degree to be an executive chef? How do you serve hundreds at a time? What's the difference between cooking for Hoosiers and Floridians? Michelle Matiya boils it down.