Dan Koch has been named president and CEO of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari amusement park in southern Indiana, taking over
after the unexpected death of his brother Will earlier this month.
Thousands of people toured the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art on Sunday as it opened its new outdoor sculpture and
nature park.
The Metropolitan Development Commission voted Wednesday afternoon to release nearly $4 million to
improve
the historic building in downtown Indianapolis.
Koch, 48, led the amusement park for 20 years, during which time it added a water park and several world-class roller
coasters.
The $25 million park’s grand opening is scheduled for June 20 following an opening-night party and a members-only VIP preview
with artists and architect on June 19. Atelier Van Lieshout’s “Funky Bones” is one of the featured sculptures.
Restoration project, slated to last nearly a year, will redesign vendor stand facades, improve lighting and introduce a regular
schedule of live entertainment at the historic venue.
Cheetahs: Race for Survival” is a terrific addition to the Indianapolis Zoo, even though its primary selling point—speed—can’t
actually be seen.
The $2 million exhibit opens Saturday featuring five of the fastest animals on land.
Proposed $2.7 million renovation would take down west wing and make cosmetic improvements before 2012 Super Bowl.
Indianapolis officials are proposing a $2.7 million renovation of the downtown City Market, three years after the last major
renovation failed to boost business.
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is spending $1.3 million to promote the city to eight Midwestern markets,
in
hopes of attracting more travelers.
Society says the attendance represents a 57.4-percent increase over typical walk-in traffic to the Indiana History Center.
In light of a shrinking budget, the state has dropped traditional advertising campaigns to promote tourism and is embracing
social media outlets to promote Indiana's attractions.
Sources close to the university said they expect a combination of parking facilities and a multi-use athletics venue and convocation
center to be built on the site.
Together, the Kentucky International Convention Center and the Kentucky Exhibition Center offer cavernous space. However,
Indianapolis is attracting more guests.
Seventeen agencies submitted proposals for the account.
The convention bureau has shelved its plan to attract a full-service hotel and instead will boost spending on tourism marketing.
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is teaming with National Geographic on a permanent exhibit, "National Geographic
Treasures of the Earth," intended to provide immersive learning in archeological excavation.
Centaur LLC, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, plans to sell its Colorado casino. Much of its debt
was incurred to upgrade
Hoosier Park in Anderson and add its slots parlor.
Indianapolis-based Centaur LLC, owner of Hoosier Park horse track and casino in Anderson, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization
on Sunday. The company’s casino, racing and hotel operations will continue without interruption, it said.
