Face-lift nearly complete at Eagle Creek golf courses
Eagle Creek Golf Club received a long-awaited face-lift this year under a contract that will rescue the city from most of its expenses stemming from the previous operator’s loan default.
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Tourism generated $4B for city last year, study says
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.
Two longtime execs gone from Indianapolis Downtown Inc.
Terry Sweeney, vice president of real estate development, and Julia Watson, vice president of marketing and communications, are no longer with the organization charged with promoting, managing and developing downtown Indianapolis.
Big Ten football title game crowd disappoints organizers
Organizers of the Big Ten football championship played in Indianapolis say they’ll consider making changes for next year’s game in an attempt to boost attendance.
More companies planning holiday parties, survey says
A new survey shows 83 percent of companies polled plan to host holiday parties this year, up from 68 percent a year ago.
Demand soft for Big Ten football title game tickets
Organizers of the Big Ten Conference football championship game are facing third-and-long in their quest to fill Lucas Oil Stadium for Saturday night’s matchup. A glut of tickets remains available on the secondary market.
Bloomington approves $27 million downtown hotel project
The Bloomington City Council has approved giving up some city property for construction of a $27 million Hyatt Hotel near the downtown courthouse square.
Nation’s largest motorsports trade show returning to city
The 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.
Downtown Crowne Plaza undergoing $8M renovation
Guest rooms will receive new furniture and bathrooms new floor tile and granite countertops. Improvements also will be made to public and meeting spaces, in addition to food and beverage areas.
Butler University raises $12 million in campaign to refurbish historic Hinkle Fieldhouse
Built in 1928, the aging facility is about to undergo its most extensive renovation since the building began hosting basketball games shortly before the Great Depression.
Music education group to remain in city through 2023
Indianapolis-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.
Gilchrist & Soames enjoying sweet smell of success
Plainfield-based company provides its soaps and shampoos to world’s most prestigious hotels.
Big Easy bests Indy in all but promo costs and visitors
A comparison of Indianapolis and New Orleans as tourism and convention cities.
MELANGTON: When it comes to sports, strike while the iron is hot
In many ways, our schedule of events defines Indiana Sports Corp. That—along with our youth initiatives that will touch 185,000 young people throughout Indiana this year—is what separates us from our competitors in 500 other markets throughout our country.
Potential visitors eye Indianapolis attractions
Focus groups in Chicago, Louisville and St. Louis reacted strongly to photos of local tourism offerings like the Central Canal and the Artsgarden.
Judge approves Shelbyville racino sale to Centaur
A bankruptcy court judge has approved Centaur Holdings LLC's purchase of the Indiana Grand racetrack and casino in Shelbyville for $500 million. The deal still requires regulatory approvals.
St. Elmo to be featured on cable television show
“Drinking Made Easy” traveled to Indianapolis to sample several of the city’s hotspots and their cocktails. The episode airs Wednesday night on cable network AXS TV.
Once-vaunted Crystal Catering gets new owners
Jack Bayt is transferring ownership to head chef Matt Schwartz and T.K. Nelson, a director and general manager. Crystal had largely been dismantled by its previous owner.
Holiday World plans $6.5 million expansion, new ride
Officials at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in southern Indiana announced plans Tuesday for a major new water-slide attraction as part of $6.5 million in projects planned ahead of the park's 2013 season.
Billie Creek future uncertain after auction
The auction of western Indiana historic site Billie Creek Village generated a combined $550,000 in bids, but it's not clear yet whether any bid will be accepted.