City eyes another big hotel downtown
City and hospitality officials have started laying the groundwork to accommodate demand for rooms booked for conventions and other big events by Visit Indy.
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Long-time south-side bakery closing doors
A nearly-30-year-old business known for custom-made cakes for weddings, graduations, birthdays and other special events is liquidating its equipment and closing its shop near the University of Indianapolis.
Brown County hotel charged guest $350 after she posted negative review
The former owner of the Abbey Inn & Suites is being sued for charging a woman $350 for posting a negative online review that noted cleanliness issues.
Noblesville ends lease agreement with Indiana Transportation Museum
The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to not renew its lease with the museum, ending a strained relationship after years of feuding.
Two Indiana casinos to get new owners in deals worth $3.3B
If the deals are approved, Penn National will take over Ameristar Casino in East Chicago, and Boyd Gaming will take over Belterra Casino in Switzerland County.
Grand Park Events Center food operator cited for health code violations
The company recently chosen by the city of Westfield to run concession stands at Grand Park has racked up more than 30 food-inspection violations—including multiple infractions for mouse droppings—during its short tenure operating the restaurants in the Grand Park Events Center.
Pacers president says city will ‘break new ground’ hosting NBA All-Star Game
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Lucas Oil Stadium was “briefly considered” as the site of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game. But a desire to have the game in a more intimate facility led the league and team officials to choose the 18,165-seat Bankers Life Fieldhouse to host the game.
Report shows state tourism has increasing economic impact
A report released Monday by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development says travel, tourism and hospitality generated a record $2.9 billion in taxes in 2016, up 5.6 percent from 2015.
Notre Dame plans to build $66 million campus art museum
The museum is planned for the southern end of the South Bend campus, with construction expected to start in 2020.
New management to handle concessions at Grand Park
The city of Westfield’s contract with Carmel-based Urick Concessions, which has been operating the outdoor food stands at the sports complex since it opened in 2014, ends Dec. 31.
Office holiday parties get another look amid growing scandals
With a series of high-profile workplace sex scandals on their minds, some employers are making changes to their holiday parties, especially when it comes to alcohol.
Zionsville stepping up for baseball headquarters
The Boone County town will soon be home to the headquarters for Little League International’s Central Region, one of five U.S. offices.
Carmel’s holiday market, ice rink draw big crowds in opening days
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Center Green attracted 48,000 visitors during the first five days they were open, the city said. And market sales were “robust,” organizers said.
Train museum revives Polar Bear Express on different set of tracks
The Noblesville-based Indiana Transportation Museum recently lost a court battle that would have allowed it to revive the annual Polar Bear Express from Fishers to Indianapolis. But the museum has found a new route for the holiday excursion.
Young children focus of $3.5M in Holiday World upgrades
The amusement and water-ride mecca is planning two elephant-themed attractions with a variety of short water slides and a wave pool with spray features.
Northwest-side hotel, water park shuts down
The once-popular Caribbean Cove has closed its doors, along with the national chain restaurant that operated within the hotel.
Panel backs banning local restrictions on Airbnb rentals
A legislative study panel has recommended that lawmakers block local governments from adopting what it calls "any undue restrictions" on using someone's primary residence as a short-term rental.
Visit Indy earns big win after long pursuit
Visit Indy signed a deal to host the American Wind Energy Association Windpower Conference & Exhibition June 7-10, 2021, in the convention center.
Dora Hotel Co. managing Carmel Holiday Inn
The deal is the first between Dora and hotel owners Frank and Danette Kennedy, a father-daughter duo, of HC Carmel LLC.
Torch relay cited as top promotional campaign
The Indiana Office of Tourism Development was awarded Best Public Relations Campaign for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay at the U.S. Travel Association’s 2017 Mercury Awards ceremony last month in Minneapolis.