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Drone photos of an outdoor event at DeVos Place and the Gillette Bridge near the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids and Kent County Tourism Sales Reach Record Levels in 2025

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Brian Kelly for Experience GR
Published Mar. 24, 20264 Min Story

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…

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Grand Rapids Named a Winner in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Award

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Ideology for Experience GR
Published Mar. 17, 20262 Min Story

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…

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Grand Rapids First in the World to Launch AI Accessibility Travel Tool

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Wheel the World
Published Feb. 18, 20263 Min Story

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…

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EXGR Debuts Video Showcasing Downtown Riverfront Transformation

by Amy LeFebre / photo by IDEOLOGY, animated for Experience GR
Published Nov. 17, 20254 Min Story

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…

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Travel and Tourism Week Press Conference

Michigan Celebrates the Power of Tourism During National Travel and Tourism Week

by Larisa Draves / photo by Brian Esler for Experience GR
Published May. 05, 20254 Min Story

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…

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Staff accepting Innovative Tourism Collaboration Award

Experience GR Earns 2025 Governor's Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration

by Emily Richett / photo by Experience Grand Rapids
Published Apr. 28, 20252 Min Story

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…

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2 wheelchair users crossing a street in downtown Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids Gains “Accessibility Verified” Status for Accessible Travel by Wheel the World

by Amy LeFebre / photo by Wheel the World for Experience GR
Published Mar. 18, 20254 Min Story

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"…

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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
Published Mar. 05, 20252 Min Story

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…

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America's Best Towns to Visit

CNN Names Grand Rapids Among America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024

by Experience GR Staff
Published Jun. 24, 20242 Min Story

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…

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