• by Amy LeFebre photo by Experience Grand Rapids
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Small to remain through EXGR’s Centennial Celebration; national search for successor underway Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids announced today that President & CEO Doug Small plans to…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Brian Esler for Experience GR
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Jon Nunn honored with Destination Champion Award; Becky Jones receives Hotelier of the Year Award; James Vizard named inaugural Hospitality Professional of the Year at Toast the Town 2026 Grand…

• by Davi Murray photo by AVES Films for Experience GR
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Program highlights real career pathways and invests in the future of West Michigan’s tourism workforce Grand Rapids, Mich. – As the tourism industry continues to play a critical role in driving West…

• by Emily Richett photo by Rachel Greiner for Experience GR
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. (April 23, 2026)- Cider Week GR returns to the heart of Michigan’s apple capital May 8–16, bringing nine days of tastings, tap takeovers, and community-wide celebrations that…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
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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…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Ideology for Experience GR
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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…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Wheel the World
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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…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by IDEOLOGY, animated for Experience GR
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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…

• by Experience GR Staff
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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…