Ten new sites added to Kentucky African American Heritage Trail; now includes 50 historic sites, attractions
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the addition of 10 new sites along the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail which celebrate and…
Kentucky Department of Tourism
Read More
Kentucky Department of Tourism Unveils new statewide African American Heritage Trail
Gov. Andy Beshear joined tourism and community leaders at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville this week to unveil a…
On heels of record-setting year for tourism, state releases 2024 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide
Staff report The Kentucky Department of Tourism has released the 2024 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide, Team Kentucky’s official visitor’s guide for travel…
Kentucky’s tourism industry exceeded expectations, generated $11.2 billion, 83,100 jobs in 2021
Gov. Andy Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry on Thursday announced Kentucky tourism exceeded 2021 expectations…
2022 Kentucky Inspiration Guide offers travelers tips and must-see attractions across Commonwealth
The Kentucky Department of Tourism has released the 2022 Kentucky Inspiration Guide, Team Kentucky’s official visitor’s guide for travel in…
Bootlegging and Broadway take center stage with Carnegie’s production of George Remus musical
It’s got crime, high stakes drama and features the tale of an American dream gone awry. And now, it’s coming…
Kentucky Department of Tourism launches ‘Stay Close. Go Far.’ campaign to promote in-state travel
The Kentucky Department of Tourism (KDT) has launched its “Stay Close. Go Far.” campaign. The marketing initiative is aimed at…
Travel the state (indepth and fascinating) while social distancing with these Explore Kentucky videos
The Kentucky Department of Tourism, within the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, has released a series of videos dedicated to…
Nashville recording artist J.D. Shelburne featured on cover of Kentucky’s 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide
The Kentucky Department of Tourism unveiled the 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide cover featuring Kentucky native and Nashville recording artist J.D….
Kentucky tourism increases in 2018 to an $11.2 billion impact for 94,500 job, $787m in state, local taxes
Visitor spending and visitation growth in Kentucky both increased in 2018 according to a study from Tourism Economics, the Kentucky…
Preservation Kentucky announces new Tour120 program, starting May 18-19 across the state
Kentucky has more National Register historic sites than 46 other states. And, all 120 Kentucky counties have at least one historic…
Carnegie presents first show of year — Hunchback of Notre Dame, on weekends January 12-27
The bells of Notre Dame will be ringing in the Otto M. Budig Theatre as The Carnegie presents THE HUNCHBACK…
Kentucky Department of Tourism first in nation to launch state cooperative Google program
The Kentucky Department of Tourism, the official agency responsible for promoting the Commonwealth as a travel destination, has launched the…
Bravo announces seson 16 of Top Chef to be filmed in Kentucky this spring; casting currently underway
Get excited, Kentucky residents, because Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Graham Elliot are heading your way. Season 16…
Kentucky celebrates 225 years of statehood, events throughout the Commonwealth today, all year long
The Kentucky Department of Tourism, among others throughout the state, celebrates Kentucky’s 225th anniversary of statehood today. Additional events will…
Northern Kentucky tourism revenue grew by 7.3 percent in 2016, one of the state’s highest increases
The economic impact of tourism has grown to more than $14.5 billion in 2016, Department of Tourism Commissioner Kristen Branscum…
Three special wild game dinners planned at Kentucky State Parks during month of April
Kentucky State Parks have three special wild game meals scheduled in April that will whet your appetite. Pine Mountain State…
Three film projects get Ky Tourism incentives; one in NKy by Chris Collinsworth for NBC Sports
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority has approved three film projects for financial incentives. Under the new film incentive law…