Travel & Tourism https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us Hydroplanes on display Hoping to get a close-up look at some hydroplanes before boat race weekend? You’ll have the chance on Wednesday, July 22. Hoping to get a close-up look at some hydroplanes before boat race weekend? You’ll have the chance on Wednesday, July 22.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8149 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/hydroplanes-on-display Hydroplane.jpg Pasco adopts rules for short-term rentals ty@tcjournal.biz Pasco property owners offering unused guest rooms or homes as short-term rentals will face some standard operating requirements from the city starting Jan. 1. Pasco property owners offering unused guest rooms or homes as short-term rentals will face some standard operating requirements from the city starting Jan. 1.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8063 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/pasco-short-term-rentals Pasco Short Term Rentals Business and Industrial Parks nathan@tcjournal.biz http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8136 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8136-business-and-industrial-parks Golf Courses of the Mid-Columbia nathan@tcjournal.biz http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8135 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8135-golf-courses-of-the-mid-columbia Richland weekend events mean road closures Spending time in Richland this weekend? Keep in mind the temporary road and river closures in place during Cool Desert Nights and the Richland Regatta. Spending time in Richland this weekend? Keep in mind the temporary road and river closures in place during Cool Desert Nights and the Richland Regatta. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8048 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/richland-weekend-events-mean-road-closures Cool Desert Nights - cars.jpeg Report: Tourism to inject $6.3M into Tri-Cities economy in June From cornhole and pickleball tournaments to family-friendly events around the World Cup and card, coin and comics collecting, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Tri-Cities this month, driving business to hotels, restaurants and retailers. From cornhole and pickleball tournaments to family-friendly events around the World Cup and card, coin and comics collecting, thousands of visitors are expected to visit the Tri-Cities this month, driving business to hotels, restaurants and retailers. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8027 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-tourism-to-inject-63m-into-tri-cities-economy-in-june CBRC-Pickleball Vendors, creators, artists sought for Ironman kickoff event Organizers of the Tri-Cities' third annual Ironman triathlon in September plan to welcome participating athletes with a new celebration and they want it to showcase the best of the food, art and more of what the region has to offer. Organizers of the Tri-Cities' third annual Ironman triathlon in September plan to welcome participating athletes with a new celebration and they want it to showcase the best of the food, art and more of what the region has to offer. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8022 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/vendors-creators-artists-sought-for-ironman-kickoff-event Ironman2 State hospitality industry faces mounting pressure on multiple fronts ty@tcjournal.biz Washington’s lodging industry is under growing financial pressure as hotel operators report weakening tourism demand, rising costs, and continued strain on profitability across the state.

Washington’s lodging industry is under growing financial pressure as hotel operators report weakening tourism demand, rising costs, and continued strain on profitability across the state.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7980 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7980-state-hospitality-industry-faces-mounting-pressure-on-multiple-fronts Convention Center construction Expanded gates, ticketing, security among priorities in airport’s master plan ty@tcjournal.biz The Port of Pasco is updating the Tri-Cities Airport master plan, with concepts for expanded gates, ticketing, baggage claim and security expected before port commissioners in early 2027. The Port of Pasco is updating the Tri-Cities Airport master plan, with concepts for expanded gates, ticketing, baggage claim and security expected before port commissioners in early 2027.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7978 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7978-tri-cities-airport-eyes-expanded-gates-ticketing-security-in-long-range-master-plan Tri-Cities-Airport-in-Pasco Patel family builds homegrown hospitality, one hotel at a time rachel@tcjournal.biz A Kennewick-based hotel company’s newest Pasco hotel sold out its first two floors within days of opening, and it is already building what comes next. A Kennewick-based hotel company’s newest Pasco hotel sold out its first two floors within days of opening, and it is already building what comes next.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7977 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/patel-family-builds-homegrown-hospitality-one-hotel-at-a-time A-1-Sherman Tri-Cities Airport sees opportunity in airline industry turmoil ty@tcjournal.biz As airlines cancel hundreds of routes nationwide, Tri-Cities Airport is bucking the trend – adding two new flights and positioning itself to benefit from the industry's ongoing turbulence. As airlines cancel hundreds of routes nationwide, Tri-Cities Airport is bucking the trend – adding two new flights and positioning itself to benefit from the industry's ongoing turbulence.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7976 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/tri-cities-airport-sees-opportunity-in-airline-industry-turmoil Colville casino plans are ambitious – and neighboring tribes aren’t happy ty@tcjournal.biz The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are proposing a major casino-hotel north of Pasco — and two neighboring tribes say it would violate their treaty rights. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are proposing a major casino-hotel north of Pasco — and two neighboring tribes say it would violate their treaty rights.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7968 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/colville-casinos colvillecasino Richland riverfront hotel gets room refresh rachel@tcjournal.biz Rooms in a 30-year-old Richland hotel are getting a refresh this summer. Rooms in a 30-year-old Richland hotel are getting a refresh this summer. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7959 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/richland-riverfront-hotel-gets-room-refresh Hampton-Inn Tourism is about more than visitors. It’s about building competitive communities Tourism has become an important part of how communities position themselves for long-term success. The assets in our communities put the Tri-Cities in a position to capitalize on that. Tourism has become an important part of how communities position themselves for long-term success. The assets in our communities put the Tri-Cities in a position to capitalize on that.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7948 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/lewis-june-2026 KevinLewis.jpg Largest Hotels in the Tri-Cities nathan@tcjournal.biz http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8017 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:01 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8017-largest-hotels-in-the-tri-cities Tri-Cities Area Breweries nathan@tcjournal.biz http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7877 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:00:01 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7877-tri-cities-area-breweries Campfires, target shooting restrictions start today on WDFW lands State wildlife officials are implementing restrictions on public lands across the east side of the state weeks earlier than in past years due to low snowpack and the ongoing drought. State wildlife officials are implementing restrictions on public lands across the east side of the state weeks earlier than in past years due to low snowpack and the ongoing drought. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8014 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/campfires-target-shooting-restricted-starting-june-15-at-wdfw-managed-lands-in-eastern-wa Camping-Kids Portland flights take off today from Tri-Cities Airport For the first time in nearly a decade, Tri-Citians can hop on a commercial flight rather than spending hours driving down Interstate 84 to get to Portland. For the first time in nearly a decade, Tri-Citians can hop on a commercial flight rather than spending hours driving down Interstate 84 to get to Portland. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7981 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/portland-flights-take-off-today-from-tri-cities-airport Alaska-Airlines-tail Pasco Aquatic Center opening delayed ty@tcjournal.biz If you were planning to hit the new Pasco Aquatics Center as soon as school got out for the summer, you’re going to need to wait to put on your swimsuit. If you were planning to hit the new Pasco Aquatics Center as soon as school got out for the summer, you’re going to need to wait to put on your swimsuit. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7896 Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/pasco-aquatic-center-opening-delayed Aqua3 Airport passenger growth levels off after post-pandemic surge ty@tcjournal.biz Passenger traffic at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco has leveled off after years of post-pandemic growth, with 2026 boardings slightly down amid shifting airline capacity, economic uncertainty and rising fuel costs. Passenger traffic at the Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco has leveled off after years of post-pandemic growth, with 2026 boardings slightly down amid shifting airline capacity, economic uncertainty and rising fuel costs.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7820 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/airport-passenger-growth-levels-off-after-post-pandemic-surge Tri-Cities Airport in Pasco. How the Strait of Hormuz affects the price of filling your gas tank Even though the U.S. now imports far less oil from the Persian Gulf than it once did, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz still drive up gasoline prices because oil is traded on a global market. When supply tightens anywhere, prices rise everywhere – including at American gas pumps. Even though the U.S. now imports far less oil from the Persian Gulf than it once did, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz still drive up gasoline prices because oil is traded on a global market. When supply tightens anywhere, prices rise everywhere – including at American gas pumps.


]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7872 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/how-the-strait-of-hormuz-affects-the-price-of-filling-your-gas-tank Circle K Gas Farmers markets beginning to open Farmers market season kicks off this month with Pasco welcoming vendors and patrons alike to its downtown mercado. Farmers market season kicks off this month with Pasco welcoming vendors and patrons alike to its downtown mercado. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7788 Mon, 04 May 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/farmers-markets-beginning-to-open Pasco Farmers Market New bus line to link Tri-Cities and Spokane If you’re tired of getting behind the wheel to get up to and back from the greater Spokane region, you now have an option to kick back and let someone else do the driving for you. If you’re tired of getting behind the wheel to get up to and back from the greater Spokane region, you now have an option to kick back and let someone else do the driving for you. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7783 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/new-bus-line-to-link-tri-cities-and-spokane Statewide intercity bus network map Looking to buy or sell your boat? Act quick to avoid new state tax If you’re thinking about buying a boat to spend the coming summer on the Columbia River, you have until July 1 to avoid a new state sales tax. If you’re thinking about buying a boat to spend the coming summer on the Columbia River, you have until July 1 to avoid a new state sales tax. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7782 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/looking-to-buy-or-sell-your-boat-act-quick-to-avoid-new-state-tax Richland Yacht Club marina BFT offers Cinco de Mayo parking shuttles If you’re planning to attend Pasco’s annual Cinco de Mayo Festival this weekend, Ben Franklin Transit can help save you some frustration when it comes to finding parking. If you’re planning to attend Pasco’s annual Cinco de Mayo Festival this weekend, Ben Franklin Transit can help save you some frustration when it comes to finding parking. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7779 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/bft-offers-cinco-de-mayo-parking-shuttles Cinco de Mayo dancers Public Facilities District seeks new board members A public agency that supports facilities such as the Toyota Center, Three Rivers Convention Center and the Reach Museum is looking to fill three vacancies on its board of directors. A public agency that supports facilities such as the Toyota Center, Three Rivers Convention Center and the Reach Museum is looking to fill three vacancies on its board of directors. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7754 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/public-facilities-district-seeks-new-board-members Convention Center_web.jpg Scaled solar system replica opening on Earth Day The scale-model solar system that has been under development for years is celebrating a grand opening with a ribbon cutting and park cleanup on Earth Day. The scale-model solar system that has been under development for years is celebrating a grand opening with a ribbon cutting and park cleanup on Earth Day.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7747 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/scaled-solar-system-replica-opening-on-earth-day Saturn orbital marker Student athletes sprinting into Tri-Cities for Pasco Invitational One of the state’s longest running high school athletic competitions will welcome more than a thousand student athletes, their coaches, families and supporters to Pasco this weekend. One of the state’s longest running high school athletic competitions will welcome more than a thousand student athletes, their coaches, families and supporters to Pasco this weekend.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7745 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/student-athletes-sprinting-into-tri-cities-for-pasco-invitational Pasco-Invitational Arts Center Task Force to lead Reach Museum amphitheater study The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheatre can better support community and cultural events. The Richland Public Facilities District, or RPFD, has selected the grassroots group that has worked for decades to establish a performing arts center in the Tri-Cities to study how an existing outdoor amphitheatre can better support community and cultural events.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7732 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/arts-center-task-force-to-lead-reach-museum-amphitheater-study Reach Museum 25 years strong, Dust Devils help fuel Tri-Cities sports tourism ty@tcjournal.biz As the Tri-City Dust Devils mark their 25th year, its new ownership group is looking beyond baseball to position its stadiums as a year-round event venues – a strategy aimed at boosting tourism and drawing more visitors. That shift is appears to already underway at Gesa Stadium, with the Pasco ballpark set to host multiple World Cup fan zones this summer. As the Tri-City Dust Devils mark their 25th year, its new ownership group is looking beyond baseball to position its stadiums as a year-round event venues – a strategy aimed at boosting tourism and drawing more visitors. That shift is appears to already underway at Gesa Stadium, with the Pasco ballpark set to host multiple World Cup fan zones this summer.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/7686 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/25-years-strong-dust-devils-help-fuel-tri-cities-sports-tourism DustDevilsCrowdField