This collection of stories explores how Kentucky is attracting visitors to its diverse destinations.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) - The Kentucky tourism industry generated more revenue and jobs in 2023 than ever before, beating the record-breaking numbers set in 2022. In 2023, Kentucky tourism generated $13 ...

The holiday season in small towns across Kentucky means festive traditions and cozy celebrations, perfect for a Christmas ...

This story is part of a larger series, "Rebuilding America," which chronicles the reopening of the Kentucky and US economies after the COVID-19 closures. The Courier Journal is one of more than 260 ...

Funding is available to help boost the Kentucky tourism industry, which saw a decline in visitors with the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The state will allocate $75 million over the next ...

Kentucky’s tourism industry stayed on its record-setting pace in 2023, generating an economic impact approaching $14 billion while sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs, Gov. Andy Beshear said ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky tourism is not only back to pre-pandemic levels, but it has also surpassed them, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. On Tuesday, Beshear joined state tourism leaders at ...

The Kentucky African American Heritage Trail features dozens of sites across the state. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Liam Niemeyer) LOUISVILLE — Gov. Andy Beshear joined state tourism officials, ...

The state of Kentucky enjoyed its best year for tourism in 2023. It generated a record $13.8 billion in economic impact, Gov. Andy Beshear says. The Kentucky tourism sector supported 95,000 jobs, as ...

Kentucky, like most U.S. states, has endured a devastating year for its tourism industry and created unprecedented challenges for all hospitality-related businesses. Unlike many other states, however, ...

Kentucky Tourism Commissioner Mike Cooper resigned Wednesday following days of controversy over a $179,900-a-year contract he oversaw with a British marketing firm that touted "Roadkill Bingo" as one ...