Nestled in the heart of the American South, Kentucky is often referred to as the "Bluegrass State." It's a land of diverse natural beauty, rich history and vibrant culture. From rolling hills to ...

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 ...

A variety of Kentucky events and attractions won USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in 2024. According to a news release from the network, Kentucky ranked in the top ten in categories for the ...

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 ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Whether you're staying the whole week to go to Louder Than Life and want to explore the state, or you're a Kentuckian that's looking for something fun to do, this new highway map ...

Several Kentucky events and attractions have won USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards in 2024, but the commonwealth is bringing home even more wins for the fall after landing in the top 10 for ...

The summer vacation season has arrived and tourism in Northern Kentucky has never been hotter. A slew of vibrant attractions, a booming bourbon scene, the construction of new hotels, robust demand for ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 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 ...