• by Larisa Draves photo by Brian Esler for Experience GR
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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…

• by Emily Richett photo by Experience Grand Rapids
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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…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Wheel the World for Experience GR
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EXGR and Disability Advocates of Kent County partner to ensure accessible travel for all GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids has gained “Destination Verified” status as an accessible city through…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Ideology for Experience GR
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Convention, sports and leisure travel drive continued growth Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids leaders released record-setting tourism economy data for Kent County in 2024 at its 2025…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Pop Studio Kitchen for Experience GR
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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…

• by Amy LeFebre photo by Ideology for Experience GR
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Findings released in conjunction with Destination Professionals Day Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids released findings from its 2024 Halo Study that shows exposure to EXGR advertising…

• by Experience GR Staff photo by Experience Grand Rapids
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Destination marketing organization honored for excellent service, extraordinary partnership, and exceptional venue and destination Grand Rapids, Mich . – Experience Grand Rapids recently won two…

• 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…

• by Experience GR Staff
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Regional destination marketing organization also honored for campaign excellence Grand Rapids, Mich. – Experience Grand Rapids Senior Vice President, Janet Korn, received the Communicator of the Year…

• photo by Mod Bettie for Experience Grand Rapids
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Korn honored for her transformative impact on the Michigan tourism industry Grand Rapids, Mich . – Experience Grand Rapids Senior Vice President, Janet Korn, received the Pure Michigan Legacy Award at…