The Pendleton casino and hotel operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is about to get bigger. 

The hotel was originally planned in 2018 alongside the expansion of the Three Rivers Convention Center, said Vijay Patel, president of A-1 Hospitality and A-1 Pearl, at the event. But the Covid-19 pandemic stalled the project.  

Data indicates that an average of $1.76 million in tourism-related spending occurred daily last year and supported $1.1 billion in business spending. 

Data indicates that an average of $1.76 million in tourism-related spending occurred daily last year and supported $1.1 billion in business spending. 

Tri-City Americans’ new owner hopes a new venue for the team can be a part of a renaissance to attract more fans to games. 

March 22 marks the final game of the season for the Tri-City Americans but also the beginning of a transformation for the area around the Toyota Center and Three Rivers Convention Center.

Richland’s biggest gym recently turned two outdoor clay tennis courts – first built in 1996 – into six hard court pickleball/tennis courts to accommodate the growing demand for pickleball. Other improvements also are in the works.

Tourism and event planners are going all in on sports as the future of tourism in the Tri-Cities.

The number of students seeking a hospitality business management degree at the Richland campus has seen a sharp decline.

Knockerball Tri-Cities is launching KBTC Family Fun Zone in Pasco, featuring bumper cars, virtual reality simulators, arcade games, food, from grilled cheese to ice cream – and of course, knockerballs.