Grand Rapids and Kent County Tourism Sales Reach Record Levels in 2025
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
- 4 min
Convention, sports and leisure travel continue to fuel growth, reflect strong appeal of destination Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids leaders released record-setting tourism economy data…
Grand Rapids Named a Winner in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Award
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Ideology for Experience GR
- 2 min
Recognition highlights the city as a standout travel destination in the region Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids announced today that Grand Rapids has been selected as a winner in Midwest…
Grand Rapids First in the World to Launch AI Accessibility Travel Tool
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Wheel the World
- 3 min
Experience Grand Rapids partners with Wheel the World to help travelers with disabilities plan with confidence GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids has partnered with global accessible travel…
EXGR Debuts Video Showcasing Downtown Riverfront Transformation
- by Amy LeFebre photo by IDEOLOGY, animated for Experience GR
- 4 min
Animated film spotlights $1.2+ billion in projects reshaping the Grand River corridor GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids unveiled a new video today that captures the scale and excitement of…
Michigan Celebrates the Power of Tourism During National Travel and Tourism Week
- by Larisa Draves photo by Brian Esler for Experience GR
- 4 min
Press Conference Highlights Economic Impact and Accessibility Initiatives Across the State GRAND RAPIDS, MI - (May 5, 2025) Tourism leaders from across Michigan gathered Monday at Frederik Meijer…
Experience GR Earns 2025 Governor's Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration
- by Emily Richett photo by Experience Grand Rapids
- 2 min
Recognition comes ahead of Cider Week GR, returning May 9–17 GRAND RAPIDS, MI (April 28, 2025) — Experience Grand Rapids has been recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism…
Grand Rapids Gains “Accessibility Verified” Status for Accessible Travel by Wheel the World
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Wheel the World for Experience GR
- 4 min
EXGR and Disability Advocates of Kent County partner to ensure accessible travel for all GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids has gained “Accessibility Verified”, formally "Destination Verified…
Grand Rapids Named Best Beer City in the U.S. in USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Pop Studio Kitchen for Experience GR
- 2 min
Beer experts and readers honor Grand Rapids for fifth consecutive year Grand Rapids, Mich. – Grand Rapids was designated “Best Beer City in the U.S.” for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 USA…
CNN Names Grand Rapids Among America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024
- by Experience GR Staff
- 2 min
Inaugural list spotlights 10 American destinations that deserve travelers’ attention Grand Rapids, Mich . – CNN announced this morning that they have named Grand Rapids one of America’s Best Towns to…