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 “Destination Verified” Status for Accessible Travel by Wheel the World
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Wheel the World for Experience GR
- 3 min
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…
Grand Rapids and Kent County Visitorship Hit Record Levels in 2024
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Ideology for Experience GR
- 3 min
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…
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…
Experience Grand Rapids Study Finds Tourism Drives Perceptions of "Opportunity"
- by Amy LeFebre photo by Ideology for Experience GR
- 3 min
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…
Experience Grand Rapids Wins Two Prestigious Industry Awards
- by Experience GR Staff photo by Experience Grand Rapids
- 3 min
Destination marketing organization honored for excellent service, extraordinary partnership, and exceptional venue and destination Grand Rapids, Mich . – Experience Grand Rapids recently won two…
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…
EXGR Senior VP Janet Korn Recognized as Communicator of the Year by WM PR Industry
- by Experience GR Staff
- 2 min
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…
Experience Grand Rapids Senior VP Janet Korn Receives Pure Michigan Legacy Award
- photo by Mod Bettie for Experience Grand Rapids
- 3 min
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…