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Ticket brokers, city to take lumps as IU sent east
March 18, 2013
Anthony SchoettleTicket brokers took a gut punch Sunday when NCAA officials announced that Indiana University would not be playing in the Midwest
Regional of the men's basketball tournament. Local tourism officials say the economic impact could drop $1.5 million.
MoreState hotels see rise in annual occupancy rate
February 21, 2013
Indiana’s hotels hosted more visitors last year, according to a survey by Hendersonville-based Smith Travel Research.
MoreCity’s tourism agency reports strong 2012
January 9, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis' hosting of the Super Bowl last February seems to be paying off for Visit Indy, which says the exposure the city
received from the game is translating into more visitor interest.
MoreCar-rental companies say higher tax will hurt locals, too
January 8, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis is poised to raise its tax on car rentals, drawing the ire of the auto-rental industry. Though local politicians
routinely say such taxes hurt only visitors, more than half of car rentals are actually local, industry figures show.
MorePotential of higher car rental taxes drawing fire
December 10, 2012
Associated PressPeople who come to Indianapolis for business, ball games or other reasons could pay more for their visits if local officials
decide to raise taxes on car rentals and professional sports tickets early next year.
MoreTourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
December 6, 2012
A study released Thursday says the tourism industry in Indianapolis had an economic impact of nearly $4 billion in 2011, a
10-percent increase from the previous year.
MoreNation’s largest motorsports trade show returning to city
November 20, 2012
Scott OlsonThe Performance Racing Industry Show will return to Indianapolis for five years starting in 2013, bringing about 40,000 guests
and millions of dollars of visitor spending with it.
MoreBig Easy bests Indy in all but promo costs and visitors
November 10, 2012
A comparison of Indianapolis and New Orleans as tourism and convention cities.
MoreMusic education group to remain in city through 2023
November 8, 2012
IBJ StaffIndianapolis-based not-for-profit Music for All, which puts on the annual Bands of America competition, announced Thursday
that it plans to keep its headquarters and events in Indianapolis through 2023.
MoreReport: Indy visitors pay high taxes for travel
October 3, 2012
Associated PressVisitors pay among the highest travel taxes in the nation when they come to Indianapolis — 17 percent on hotel rates,
15 percent on rental cars and 9 percent on meals.
MoreCity's convention agency changing to more 'hip' name
August 17, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is changing its name to Visit Indy and dramatically altering its logo to
appeal to leisure travelers as well as meeting and convention planners.
MoreICVA eyes funds from sale by CIB of downtown's Ober building
August 14, 2012
J.K. WallThe Capital Improvement Board wants to plug a $2 million funding hole that will open up next year for the Indianapolis Convention
& Visitors Association with the expiration of a $5.9 million grant from the owner of the JW Marriott hotel downtown.
MoreCity plans bid on 2018 Super Bowl
July 18, 2012
Scott OlsonOfficials are emboldened by the financial results of the city's first time hosting the NFL championship game in February,
which produced a direct economic impact of $176 million, according to a study commissioned by the Indianapolis Super Bowl
Host Committee.
MoreCity’s final tab for hosting Super Bowl: $1 million
May 14, 2012
Scott OlsonCIB and city tourism leaders say that the money was well spent considering the game could translate to $300 million in direct
visitor spending over the next several years.
MoreOverlapping downtown events give hotels a boost
April 16, 2012
Scott OlsonThe annual Fire Department Instructors Conference attracts nearly 30,000 visitors to downtown. But with Race for the Cure
on Saturday, demand for hotel rooms is even stronger, particularly toward the end of the week.
MoreState launches grant program aimed at tourism
March 22, 2012
Anthony SchoettleLt. Gov. Becky Skillman says the $400,000 initiative will help draw visitors and have a "lasting impact" on Indiana's
towns and cities.
MoreIndianapolis Downtown Inc. leader Zahn stepping down after 19 years
February 16, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Downtown Inc. announced Thursday morning that President Tamara Zahn plans to leave her position by June. Zahn
was IDI's first president and has been in the post for 19 years.
MoreQuick Hits: Indianapolis offers more convention space, but as many people visit Baltimore
February 11, 2012
The Baltimore metro area, a larger market than the Indianapolis area, offers attractions and events related to its waterfront
location.
MoreHendricks County cultural trail highlights rural setting
February 11, 2012
Scott OlsonHendricks County is out to prove its suburban communities have more to offer than a convenient commute to downtown Indianapolis.
MoreN.Y., New Orleans eyeing Indy's Super Bowl playbook
February 3, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis, which is being noted as the cleanest and friendliest Super Bowl site, is being called a "hard act to follow"
by future host cities.
MoreIndy airport helping city make strong first impressions
January 30, 2012
Cory SchoutenThe Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people
arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.
MoreCIB expects to lose money during Super Bowl
January 16, 2012
Scott OlsonThe Capital Improvement Board, which manages Lucas Oil Stadium, is budgeting for an $810,000 loss on expenses related to the
game. The city, however, expects a $200 million economic impact.
MoreCity boosts 2011 convention sales 13 percent
January 13, 2012
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association booked nearly 735,000 hotel room nights in 2011 for conventions and meetings.
MoreIndy tourism officials launch Super Bowl ad campaign
January 5, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association has launched a 25-day, $100,000 ad campaign to lure visitors to the city
in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The campaign targets the Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville markets.
MoreCity tourism generated $3.6B in 2010, study says
December 14, 2011
An Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association study shows the amount of tourism dollars last year increased by $120 million
from 2009. The city also attracted more visitors in 2010.
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Thank you for pointing out the absurdity of having The Naked Cowboy at Zoobilation. For the life of me, I don’t know why anyone would want a picture with that guy, but there were plenty of folks lined up to get a shot with him. The event could have used more restrooms out on the bridge, more photo booths and vendors offering something besides meat. There were a few more veg-friendly options this year than last, but it has a long way to go.
Went to Zoobilation Friday night and had a great time. The weather was super nice and the food was very good, for the most part. Lots of sliders this year at many different tents. The slider from Alexander's was inedible, all four in my group ended up tossing it after one bite. Some tents were out of food by 8:30 and one bar area was out of cups at 8:30, not sure how that can happen. Great event in Indy and I look forward to it each year.
Many of the small community hospitals are now owned by the "cash-strapped" Indy biggies, with more coming. The doctor-practise buying has been done precisely to sidestep tiered payments for out-of-hospital procedures. These are no better done, or safer, because someone administers a pain shot or snaps an x-ray in a doctor's office. And the non-payment issue is resolved next year when we all have insurance, even though many still think paying private insurers an extra 10-20% is what makes our system "world-class".
I'd love to see this rendering put into the context of the surrounding neighborhood/area to get a better feel for the surrounding scale. However, just by the looks of it, it appears to be an excellent project. I'm pretty sure that if Scott Olson had said nothing regarding Chicago or Wrigleyville, Mr. "Horrible" would have found nothing bad to say. I'd love to know how Indy is becoming "Chicagofied"...
Truly great and funny play. Vocalists were Broadway caliber and stage settings ideal for small stage. Would go again!