Travel & Tourism https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/rss en-us Ironman Foundation donates to Tri-City organizations The philanthropic arm of global organization that has brought the Ironman triathlon to the Tri-Cities for the past three years provided $18,000 in grants to organizations that volunteered at the 2026 competition. The philanthropic arm of global organization that has brought the Ironman triathlon to the Tri-Cities for the past three years provided $18,000 in grants to organizations that volunteered at the 2026 competition. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8572 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ironman-foundation-donates-to-tri-city-organizations Ironman Alaska Airlines adds nonstop flights from Seattle to Tahiti and Japan Is the chill in the air making you dream of a tropical escape? Come mid-2027, you’ll be just a hop and a skip from Tahiti as Alaska Airlines once again expands its route offerings. Is the chill in the air making you dream of a tropical escape? Come mid-2027, you’ll be just a hop and a skip from Tahiti as Alaska Airlines once again expands its route offerings. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8556 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/alaska-airlines-adds-nonstop-flights-from-seattle-to-tahiti-and-japan Alaska-Airlines-tail Wildhorse selects firm for high-tech concert hall State-of-the-art auditorium space and seating is coming to Pendleton’s Wildhorse Resort & Casino in its bid to grow the variety and scale of performances and events it hosts. State-of-the-art auditorium space and seating is coming to Pendleton’s Wildhorse Resort & Casino in its bid to grow the variety and scale of performances and events it hosts. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8541 Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wildhorse-selects-firm-for-high-tech-concert-hall Wildhorse-Expansion Fair reports $30.5M economic impact This year’s Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo broke records with its Market Stock Sale. The five-day event drew thousands of visitors, creating millions of dollars of economic impact. This year’s Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo broke records with its Market Stock Sale. The five-day event drew thousands of visitors, creating millions of dollars of economic impact.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8523 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8523-fair-economic-impact Rodeo-American-Flag Richland adopts new parks plan A newly-adopted plan for Richland’s parks, recreation programs and open space calls for improving park facilities throughout the city, from playgrounds to Howard Amon Park’s Fingernail Stage. A newly-adopted plan for Richland’s parks, recreation programs and open space calls for improving park facilities throughout the city, from playgrounds to Howard Amon Park’s Fingernail Stage. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8448 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/richland-adopts-new-parks-plan Richland City Hall Tri-Cities Airport receives $8.3M for deicing facility A collection of recently-awarded federal grants is expected to allow the Tri-Cities Airport to improve operations and reduce delays for aircraft during the winter travel season. A collection of recently-awarded federal grants is expected to allow the Tri-Cities Airport to improve operations and reduce delays for aircraft during the winter travel season. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8417 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/tri-cities-airport-receives-83m-for-deicing-facility Tri-Cities-Airport-in-Pasco Deal reached to keep Ironman race in the Tri-Cities It’s official: triathletes from around the world will continue to swim, bike and run throughout the Tri-Cities for the next three years. It’s official: triathletes from around the world will continue to swim, bike and run throughout the Tri-Cities for the next three years. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8416 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/deal-reached-to-keep-ironman-race-in-the-tri-cities Ironman2 Ironman race hits Tri-Cities on Sunday It’s finally here: Athletes and visitors will flood Richland and West Richland this weekend for the third annual Ironman Washington Tri-Cities triathlon on Sept. 20. It’s finally here: Athletes and visitors will flood Richland and West Richland this weekend for the third annual Ironman Washington Tri-Cities triathlon on Sept. 20. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8414 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/ironman-race-hits-tri-cities-on-sunday IronmanMap Leadership transition for the HAPO Center The contractor operating the HAPO Center has announced a leadership transition for the venue as owner Franklin County considers diverse options for the facility’s future. The contractor operating the HAPO Center has announced a leadership transition for the venue as owner Franklin County considers diverse options for the facility’s future. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8345 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/leadership-transition-for-the-hapo-center Joanna-Ruiz HAPO Center WSDOT offers Labor Day travel tips Looking forward to your long Labor Day weekend? If you’re traveling, expect traffic congestion and plan accordingly, state transportation officials warn. Looking forward to your long Labor Day weekend? If you’re traveling, expect traffic congestion and plan accordingly, state transportation officials warn.  

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8313 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8313-wsdot-offers-labor-day-travel-tips Traffic travel cars highway Alaska adds two nonstop flights to Europe Already looking ahead to next summer’s vacation? Alaska Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights from Seattle to Europe in May 2027. Already looking ahead to next summer’s vacation? Alaska Airlines is adding two new nonstop flights from Seattle to Europe in May 2027.

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8294 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8294-alaska-adds-two-nonstop-flights-to-europe Alaska-Airlines-tail Be a part of Ironman, whether you’re an athlete or not Organizers of this year’s Ironman triathlon are hoping to draw as many Tri-Citians into the event as possible, either as volunteers or through a new race event that provides a way to experience part of the triathlon’s course. Organizers of this year’s Ironman triathlon are hoping to draw as many Tri-Citians into the event as possible, either as volunteers or through a new race event that provides a way to experience part of the triathlon’s course. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8292 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8292-be-a-part-of-ironman-whether-youre-an-athlete-or-not Ironman Gorge Amphitheatre founders announce new venue plans An iconic Washington state performance venue is getting ready to begin building its next chapter. An iconic Washington state performance venue is getting ready to begin building its next chapter. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8249 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/gorge-amphitheatre-founders-announce-new-venue-plans Gorge expansion WSU Tri-Cities offers Ironman tourism, hospitality workshop Want to make sure your business puts its best foot forward with those visiting the Tri-Cities next month for the Ironman triathlon? Washington State University Tri-Cities has you covered. Want to make sure your business puts its best foot forward with those visiting the Tri-Cities next month for the Ironman triathlon? Washington State University Tri-Cities has you covered. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8225 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/wsu-tri-cities-offers-ironman-tourism-hospitality-workshop Ironman2 Report: Demand for Hawaii flights high in Washington A recent study shows there’s good reason air travel experts are suggesting a nonstop flight from the Tri-Cities to Hawaii may be in the region’s future. A recent study shows there’s good reason air travel experts are suggesting a nonstop flight from the Tri-Cities to Hawaii may be in the region’s future. 

]]> http://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/8189 Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:00:00 -0400 https://www.tricitiesbusinessnews.com/articles/report-demand-for-hawaii-flights-high-in-washington Tri-Cities Airport 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